2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (426+ words) After a long walk, man’s best friend needs a drink. Pups can now belly up to the Dappy Dayz Dog Bar. The pink mobile trailer offers a wide selection of dog-friendly drinks and treats. Owner Tami Moore recently launched the…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (506+ words) WILLIAMSBURG — A new exhibit at William & Mary’s Muscarelle Museum of Art is honoring the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by aiming to show how architecture can help heal a nation. “Forever Marked by the Day: A Quarter Century of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (502+ words) JAMES CITY — The James City County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday on a rezoning that could transform the land surrounding Eastern State Hospital. Texas-based D.R. Horton is hoping that supervisors will approve a change in the land use designation…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (268+ words) KING WILLIAM — King William County’s Board of Supervisors has supported a scaled-down plan for 45 townhouses in the fast-growing Central Garage area. On Aug. 24, the board voted 3-2 to approve a request by Rogers-Chenault Inc./Irondale VA LLC for a conditional use…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (860+ words) GLOUCESTER — In the days after a single lightning strike killed five of Donna Hall’s farm animals, she barely wanted to get out of bed. Hall, the owner of Sandy Creek Pet Resort in Gloucester County, has for years helped unwanted…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (524+ words) WILLIAMSBURG — The William & Mary Real Estate Foundation has filed plans with the city of Williamsburg to build 37 townhomes along the Richmond Road corridor near campus. The property that the foundation hopes to redevelop includes Richmond Hall, which houses about 175 William…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (145+ words) WILLIAMSBURG — Williamsburg officials are planning a series of forums on the community impact of zoning ordinances. Titled “Zoning Matters,” the four-part series will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 at the Stryker Center. The…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (302+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — A new mural more than 100 feet off the ground will welcome visitors and residents to the Sandbridge community soon. The City Council on Tuesday approved an artistic makeover of the Sandbridge water tower, near the entrance to the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (780+ words) When producer Liz Sykes first proposed hosting a cat festival to Williamsburg officials, she was met with skepticism and a little confusion. Now in its third year, the Virginia Cat Festival — scheduled for Nov. 7-8 — will be expanding to the Greater…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (193+ words) A Williamsburg poetry team will help regional artists and youth poets shine on a Hampton stage this month. Slam Connection will host its Poetry Slam Summer Showcase at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29 at The American Theatre in Hampton. The event, a partnership…...