Lionsbridge FC players celebrate after scoring a goal. (Lionsbridge FC) HAMPTON ROADS — Fresh off a trip to the USL League Two National Championship game berth last season, Lionsbridge FC looks to capitalize in 2024. The Lionsbridge 2024 campaign will begin on May 11, and as the team heads into its seventh year, Mike Vest, co-founder of the team, discussed his outlook for 2024. "Coming off of last season, it was an incredible year. It didn't end the way that we all dreamt it would but I think it's given us a lot of motivation to come back and take one more step forward and it's wild to think t ..read more

(Photo: York County Economic & Tourism Development) YORKTOWN — All ye mateys are invited to travel back to the Golden Age of piracy as Riverwalk Landing and the Watermen’s Museum are invaded by seafaring marauders this weekend. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat. April 27 and Sun. April 28. According to York County Public Affairs, visitors can expect to experience live blacksmith demonstrations, sing along to sea shanties, witness the live dance performance “Pirates & Mermaids of Yorktown,” take part in a town-wide treasure hunt and experience cannon demonstrations. Yo ..read more

Felicity Meza-Luna (provided by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation) WILLIAMSBURG — Jamestown Settlement will present Indigenous Arts Day on May 4, honoring the legacies and traditions of the Virginia Native American tribal communities. The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF) said that the event, slated to start at 11 a.m., will celebrate Indigenous culture with traditional and contemporary art forms by Indigenous artists, including performances of music and dance. Red Crooked Sky American Indian Dance Troupe will lead the day's performances with Stoney Creek Singers on drum, along with Nottoway flu ..read more

Although heavy-duty trucks make up 10% of vehicles on the road, they create more than 25% of total pollution. (Adobe Stock) HAMPTON ROADS — Virginia officials support the Environmental Protection Agency's new emissions rule. The federal clean truck standards will reduce emissions by up to 60% in 2032 and prevent 1-billion metric tons of carbon pollution. Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Virginia and nationwide. Phillip Jones, Newport News Mayor, said the new rule helps end the city's environmental disparities. "We have a very large multiple coal com ..read more

Richard Timberlake with his novel "Opposite of Collision." (Provided by Richard Timberlake) WILLIAMSBURG — Local author Richard Timberlake will be at two upcoming book signing events for his new novel "Opposite of Collision," a tale of espionage, resilience, and unlikely bonds. Informed by 35 years of CIA experience, Timberlake's book follows Randall Betts, a former Marine-turned-CIA operative who is driven by a haunting past event as he navigates a treacherous path of loyalty and deceit, and Munir Afridi, a young man from a remote Pakistani village thrust into the turbulent world of Islamic m ..read more

National Day of Prayer will be celebrated on May 2 in Williamsburg. (Williamsburg Calvary Chapel) WILLIAMSBURG — People of all faiths and religious backgrounds are invited to commemorate the National Day of Prayer on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. on the green outside the Williamsburg Regional Library and the Stryker Center. Pastor Tom Hallman of Williamsburg Calvary Church helped to organize last year's celebration, the first held in the area. "We had such a high number of participation last year. We got a lot of participation from the different church leaders in the area. Their excitement level was real ..read more

(Photo provided by the Junior Women's Club of Williamsburg) WILLIAMSBURG — The Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg (JWCW) will hold its 58th annual Art on the Square show on Sunday, April 28 along Duke of Gloucester Street and the P-4 parking lot in Colonial Williamsburg. Art on the Square will feature 90 artists showcasing work ranging from pottery and paintings to jewelry and ceramics, according to the club. Local food vendors, including Cousins Maine Lobster, Old City BBQ and Polar Snow, will be on hand. Westgate Historic Williamsburg Resort and Verizon are sponsoring this year’s event ..read more

Gerald Othel Garner (Vincent Funeral Home) Gerald Othel Garner was born on November 25, 1969, in Richmond Virginia. He departed this life under the loving care of his mother, along with the Hospice Care Team of Virginia. Gerald was the 1st son born from the marriage of Gerald McNeil Garner, and Levera Garner. He was baptized at St. Paul Episcopal Church. Gerald attended New Kent and West Point Schools. He completed the Job Corps in Roanoke, VA, where he received a certificate for plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Gerold loved watching TV and listening to music. He was preceded in death b ..read more

Anna Marie Bryant (Vincent Funeral Home) Anna Marie Bryant, 68, of Williamsburg, VA passed away April 17, 2024. Anna worked for Sentara Hospital for over 20 years, first as a nurse, then at the Coumadin Clinic. In her spare time, Anna loved to line-dance and write poetry. She befriended so many people in James City and New Kent County, where she lived the majority of her life. Anna loved spending time with her family and talking with them about God’s wonderful love in sending Jesus to die for us. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Mel and Jewell Bryant, Sr. She is survived by her siste ..read more

(file photo) Phyllis Crouse Richardson Faas, 77, of Norge, passed away on April 17, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Paul James Crouse and Elizabeth Arnold Davies. She attended Armstrong Elementary, Thorpe Middle, and Hampton High Schools in Hampton, Virginia. Phyllis was an active member of Hickory Neck Episcopal Church in Norge where she joyfully worshipped by singing in the choir and playing her guitar for the praise band. Phyllis spent much of her life sharing her love of art and music with her beloved dear friends and family. In addition to her love of music ..read more