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College’s Turning Point USA chapter hosts debate on Sunken Garden, students react

Thursday, Sept. 24, the College of William and Mary’s Turning Point USA chapter hosted right-wing social media personality Will Witt for a “Prove Me Wrong” debate on the Sunken Garden. Witt regularly travels to college campuses to host these events. He records the debates and…

Payment, Permitting Services Temporarily Unavailable During Scheduled Maintenance Next Week

Due to maintenance of the City of Williamsburg payment system, over-the-counter, phone, and web payment acceptance will be unavailable from 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, to 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

Public Notice: City Council Personnel Discussion Retreat

A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE POQUOSON CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD WITH THE BERKLEY GROUP ON 10/7 AT 6PM IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING (101 CITY HALL AVE) FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE SELECTION OF THE NEXT CITY MANAGER. THE MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

City Council actions on the September 29, 2026 formal agenda.

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REMINDER: HRBT WESTBOUND TO FULLY CLOSE THIS WEEKEND FOR REPAVING

Closure scheduled from Friday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.; motorists should plan ahead

Cardinal News Published September 30

Headlines from across the state: VCU launches digital archive of Latino Virginia stories; more …

From elsewhere: Charlottesville area to get its first Publix. Christian groups allege Virginia State University bias in new lawsuit. Sentara Williamsburg receives provisional Level 3 trauma center designation.

Tidal Storm Debris Pickup to Start Monday, 10/5

Beginning on Monday, 10/5. The City will start collecting tidal storm-related debris. All debris must be placed curbside or roadside by 7:00 AM on Monday, October 5th. Only City streets and areas affected by high tides will be serviced during this sweep.

Newport News Fire Department Marks Fire Prevention Week

Norfolk Human Services’ Street Team Hosts Resource Block Party

Residents, neighbors and friends invited to connect with 50+ local services and organizations

Student Assembly confirms Honor System Advisory Committee representatives, considers funding for career readiness, pumpkin carving events

Special Business Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Student Assembly Senate confirmed College of William and Mary School of Education Sen. Suleman Khairullah Ph.D. ’29 and Honor System Advisory Committee Reps. Chloe Jones ’25 M.Ed. ’27, Ibrahim YazdanPanah ’27 and Ryan Silien ’28. Elinor…

Major Projects

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Connect with Community at the Resource Block Party

Enjoy food, refreshments, music, prizes, giveaways and fun while connecting with community partners.