Williamsburg Weekly Roundup

Confederate Soldiers Laid to Rest, Tax Day Reminder & Eagles Soar to State Victory

This Week's Headlines

🏛️ HISTORY & HERITAGE

• Confederate soldiers' remains respectfully reinterred at Cedar Grove Cemetery after 2023 archaeological discovery

• Colonial Williamsburg adjusts summer operating hours (Historic Area: 10am-5pm daily)

💰 URGENT REMINDERS

• James City County property taxes due TODAY (June 5) - late fees start tomorrow

• Pay online with e-check (no fee) or call 757-253-6705 if you didn't receive your bill

🏆 LOCAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Jamestown High Eagles win Virginia Envirothon state championship, advance to international competition

• Langley for Families Foundation raises $483K+ for local nonprofits at charity golf classic

⚽ SPORTS TONIGHT

• Jamestown vs. Warhill girls soccer semifinal at 7pm - winner advances to Saturday's final

🏨 BUSINESS & TOURISM

• Visit Williamsburg reports "cautiously optimistic" summer outlook with May bookings up 4%

• Second Sundays Williamsburg festival this Sunday (June 8) featuring 180+ vendors

👮 COMMUNITY UPDATES

• Missing person alert resolved - 21-year-old found safe

• HRSD conducting sewer line smoke testing through June 30

• Early voting continues for Democratic primary races

• WATA seeking public input for new transfer center name (survey open until June 16)

🚗 TRAFFIC ALERT

• I-64 and tunnel lane closures continue through Friday - plan extra travel time

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