Williamsburg News

Prominent law professor and "Virginia's foremost classical scholar," George Wythe was the son of planter Thomas Wythe and Margaret Walker.A Thomas died shortly after George's birth in 1726, leaving Margaret responsible for raising their son.A His mother instilled in George a desire for learning which stayed with him the rest of his life; so much so ... (more)

Legendary pirate Bartholomew "Black Bart" Roberts is depicted in this engraving from Capt.

Rather than high-tailing it out of the city this summer like most New Yorkers do, Baggu has announced that for the first time ever, its entire line of bags and other accessories will be available at pop-up shop in Williamsburg, adjacent to its studio.

The unemployment rate in Hampton Roads fell to 6.1 percent in April, down from 6.4 percent in March, the Virginia Employment Commission reported Wednesday.

Terry Buchen gets to board his Delta flights early because he has elite status. In theory, he's assured a spot in an overhead bin for his carry-on bag.

The Velvet Shoestring , a furniture consignment shop, is one of Wayne's newest businesses.

Virginia State Police say a truck driver has died after his tanker truck overturned and leaked diesel fuel onto U.S. Route 460 in Bedford County.

A high school senior with plans to be an athlete at East Carolina University is presumed dead after a Memorial Day weekend accident on the water.

Terry Buchen gets to board his Delta flights early because he has elite status. In theory, he's assured a spot in an overhead bin for his carry-on bag.

Courtesy of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Of all the sea raiders who preyed on Hampton Roads , none wreaked more havoc or spawned more fear than the Dutch.

In a special weeklong series, the Daily Press tells the stories of the notorious looters, brigands and bloodthirsty privateers who terrorized Hampton Roads centuries ago.

Fire officials say a leaking propane tank ignited around 9 p.m. at the KOA site on Newman Road in Williamsburg.

According to Captain Paul Long, spokesman for the York fire department, units arrived to the KOA Campground on Newman Rd in Williamsburg shortly after 9:00pm Friday to find an RV on fire.A Two adults and two children suffered various degrees of burns, and were all transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The city of Newport News is cracking down on those who dump trash or other unwanted items illegally.

JoAnn Falletta, Virginia Symphony music director, will conduct performances of Mahler's Eighth Symphony May 26 in Williamsburg and May 27 in Norfolk The Virginia Arts Festival doesn't regularly advertise in The New York Times .

Ground was broken Thursday for a 13A1 2-mile segment of paved, recreational trail between the Chickahominy River Bridge and Charles City Courthouse.

The Virginia Supreme Court today cleared the name of a James City County man wrongly convicted of a 1978 rape in Williamsburg.

In celebration of May as National Share a Story and National Flower month, I challenge you to identify and then, ensure the survival of a heirloom plant and its folklore story.

The attempted presidential assassin currently visits his mother for a 10-day stretch, 12 times a year in Williamsburg.

Gail Slezak, chancel choir director at the Church of the Brethren, is retiring after more than 42 years of service to the church.