Ana Leng (Photo provided by Virginia's Community Colleges) RICHMOND — Ana Leng, an international student from Cambodia currently completing an associate degree at Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, was recently named the inaugural Poet Laureate of Virginia’s Community Colleges. Leng was one of 18 poet laureates from 20 participating Virginia community colleges who convened at Piedmont Virginia Community College for the state competition on Saturday, according to the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Poetry for the event interpreted the theme “I belong,” and participants w ..read more

HISTORIC TRIANGLE — News and notes in brief from in and around the Historic Triangle. James City County Social Services to Close Early May 7 The James City County Department of Social Services office will close on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:30 p.m. for staff development and reopen on Wednesday, May 8 at 8 a.m. The agency drop box located in the parking lot of the James City County Human Services Center, 5249 Olde Towne Road, can be used to leave applications and other paperwork. To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call the Child Abuse hotline 757-259-3201. To report suspected adult abuse, neg ..read more

Hector Rene Modueño, left, and Edgar Riber, transfer menhaden from a pound net into Captain Boo Polly’s boat near the shore of St. Mary’s County on June 27, 2020. Menhaden are considered one of the most important fisheries in the Chesapeake despite not being harvested for human consumption. Instead, they are used in products like fish oil supplements, cosmetics and bait for other fisheries. (Photo by Carlin Stiehl/Chesapeake Bay Program) HAMPTON — Another attempt to impose tighter regulations on the menhaden fishery in Virginia was defeated Tuesday and interested parties again called for the s ..read more

Heavy traffic on the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. (Photo by D. Allen Covey, VDOT) HAMPTON ROADS — VDOT’s list of full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and single-lane closures at the bridge-tunnels the week of April 28 to May 4. Scheduled closures are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors. Bridges and Tunnels Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, I-64: Single-lane closures eastbound April 29 to May 2 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Single-lane closures westbound May 1 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, I-664:  Alternating ..read more

(Tribe Athletics) WILLIAMSBURG — William & Mary head men's basketball coach Brian Earl announced the addition of transfer all-conference guard Kyle Pulliam (Silver Spring, Md. / Our Lady of Good Counsel / St. Thomas Aquinas) to the Tribe roster for the 2024-25 season. "Kyle comes from the talent rich area and a great high school program in the WCAC at Good Counsel," Earl said. "He played for a winning college program the last two years at St. Thomas Aquinas and is an excellent shooter. Kyle is a 40-plus percent shooter from 3 over his career and he can also make an ..read more

Local members of the General Assembly pose for a 2024 Post-Session Legislative Forum photo with event dignitaries. (Christopher Six/WYDaily) WILLIAMSBURG — The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2024 Post-Session Legislative Forum at the Williamsburg Regional Library on Friday, April 26. The forum, moderated by Mindy Carlin of Access Point Public Affairs, included the all-Republican delegation of Sen. Ryan McDougle, Sen. Danny Diggs, Del. Amanda Batten, Del. A.C. Cordoza and Del. Chad Green. Following what the panel described as an 'odd' General Assembly session, the attending ..read more

Captain Andy Sutter is the owner of Freedom Boat Club of Hampton Roads and a retired Navy senior chief. He spoke with Tide Radio about owning the Hampton Roads franchise for Freedom Boat Club, and he detailed the membership plans that allow members to reserve boats for recreational use. Members don't need to own their own boat or deal with the hassle of maintaining one, and new members can also receive training if they are not experienced boaters. A new location is also opening in Newport News on April 27. Listen here: Source ..read more

Tap N Roll gam store is officially open in Lightfoot Crossing (WYDaily/Jillian Appel) WILLIAMSBURG — Local Gamestore Tap 'N Roll has moved from its original location to a new storefront on Lightfoot Road in Lightfoot Crossing as of April 24. Tap 'N Roll opened its doors in December of 2022, and since opening, the store has seen overwhelming support from the community of gamers that have made the store a location to play. "We're committed to crafting a welcoming and inclusive space where gamers can come together to play, learn, and connect," said Katherine Bass, co-owner of Tap 'N Roll. The sto ..read more

Local Civics Bee participants competed on April 23 for a chance to represent the area at the state competition for the National Civics Bee. (Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce) WILLIAMSBURG– The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to bring the National Civics Bee to Virginia on April 23. The 2024 National Civics Bee is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities, with 6th, 7th and 8th grade students participating. "We were honored to organize the National Civics Bee in par ..read more

Langdon Richardson with his kidney donor. (The Richardson Family) WILLIAMSBURG — Langdon Richardson, a local Williamsburg youth, had been on the search for a kidney and liver donor to help him as he battles autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). Diagnosed as a baby with ARPKD, Langdon's journey with the disease has not been an easy one. He deals with chronic exhaustion, a daily pill regimen to manage his condition, and tires very easily. A few months ago, Langdon's medical team informed his parents that it might be time to add him to the transplant registry. After searching, La ..read more