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County Administrator Hosts Community Conversations Kickoff on Feb. 18 |James City County, VA

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, County Administrator Scott Stevens will host the kickoff for Community Conversations, a new series of informal conversations with County residents about their local government. This event will take place at Legacy Hall, 4301 New Town Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. If you are looking for an opportunity to become a more informed […]

#LOVEVA | Here in Merchants Square

#LOVEVADon’t Miss the “Virginia is for Lovers” LOVE Lettersin Merchants Square Virginia is for Lovers and Merchants Square is at the heart of it this Valentine’s Day. Come snap a photo with the LOVE letters on Duke of Gloucester Street, in front of the Kimball Theatre. LOVE letters on display Wednesday, 2/12 - Wednesday, 2/19. Post your photos […]

Region’s Home Sales Price Up 9% in January

(Virginia Beach, Virginia – February 2020) Real Estate Information Network Inc. (REIN), the regional Multiple Listing Service, reports a rise in the region’s home price for January 2020. The median sales price was $239,900, up 9.09% from January 2019. This was the largest year-over-year increase for January in seven years (when it rose 10.20% year-over-year […]

Dominion Energy Riverrock Announces Music Line Up

Dominion Energy Riverrock, May 15-17Brown’s Island and Historic Tredegar Dominion Energy Riverrock announced today the full list of music acts performing at this year’s festival. On Friday, May 15, The Motet will take the stage at 8 p.m. On Saturday, May 16, Dr. Dog will be the headliner, also taking the stage at 8 p.m. […]

Jason Isbell to headline Williamsburg Live music festival

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Jason Isbell and his band, The 400 Unit will headline this year’s Virginia Arts Festival “Williamsburg Live Music Festival”. “We are thrilled to welcome Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit to Williamsburg Live,” said Robert Cross, executive director, in a prepared statement. “As one of the most gifted musicians of this or any […]

Williamsburg Market Insights Compared to Last Year

Psssst! I wanted to let you in on a little secret. While I am a real estate agent…I am a different kind of real estate agent. I am creating a revolution in realty by combining everything you love about this area all into one place. Known around town as Mr. Williamsburg, I combine my extensive knowledge […]

Every Home Has a Story- 114 Worksop

When Barbara and David Harman were moving to Williamsburg from Annapolis, Maryland, they knew they wanted a home on a golf course with no golf cart paths in the front or back yards. In 1995, they decided to build at 114 Worksop in the sought-after community of Ford’s Colony. Nestled on a quiet street with […]

Beat Those Winter Blues with Yorktown’s FREE Cabin Fever Concert Series

York County is excited to release its 2020 Cabin Fever Concert Series line-up and introduce some new acts to its premier waterfront venue. The six-week series is held on Thursday evenings in the Freight Shed at Riverwalk Landing, offering an intimate setting coupled with a spectacular view of the York River. The series features six […]

Cristie Kerr becomes host of the LPGA’s Pure Silk Championship at Kingsmill

The long-running LPGA event at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va., has a host for the first time. Cristie Kerr has taken up the mantle as host of the Pure Silk Championship, which is played May 21-24 this year on the LPGA schedule. Kerr is a three-time winner of the event, raising the trophy in 2005, […]

Restaurant week returns to Williamsburg for 2020

Enjoy delicious lunch, dinner (or breakfast at select restaurants!) during Williamsburg Restaurant Week 2020, January 21 -31. Participating restaurants choose how many courses to offer and the price for their prix fixe menus. You choose the restaurants you want to visit based on what fits your budget and your taste buds. Debi Schaefer, executive director […]