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Monthly Archives: December, 2022

W&M Receives $14.4 Million Gift To Support Business Scholarships

WILLIAMSBURG—College of William and Mary recently received a $14.4 million gift, which will go toward supporting business scholarships. The funds came from the estates of two late CBS executives with ties to...

Virginia Seafood Industry Boosts Commonwealth’s Economy By $1.1 Billion

The economic contributions of the Virginia seafood industry exceeded $1.1 billion for the commonwealth in 2019, according to a new economic impact analysis conducted by the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension...

More Art On The Way For Williamsburg’s Midtown Row

WILLIAMSBURG-Midtown Row should be getting a second mural on its “marquis” wall in spring 2023, thanks to a $50,000 contract awarded by the City Council in December to a company that provides...

Bazaaro’s Deli At Williamsburg Premium Outlets Celebrates Grand Opening

JAMES CITY-A ribbon cutting event was held on December 27 for Bazaaro’s Deli, a new dining establishment now open at Williamsburg Premium Outlets on Richmond Road. The deli is the latest business venture...

Hampton Company Helping Improve Port Security

HAMPTON – Analytical Mechanics Associates, an engineering, science, and technology company in Hampton, is participating in a Virginia Department of Emergency Management project aimed at improving security at the Port of Virginia. Old...

Minimum Wage Set To Increase In Virginia In January

Virginia's minimum wage rate will increase in 2023. Pursuant to the Code of Virginia, Title 40.1 “Labor and Employment,” Chapter 3 “Protection of Employees,” Article 1.1—also known as the Virginia Minimum Wage Act—the...

Three Major Thoroughbred Stake Races Heading To Virginia In 2023

NEW KENT-Three internationally-renowned thoroughbred stake races will relocate to Virginia in 2023. The announcement was made on December 21 following the approval of the American Graded Stakes Committee as well as the...

Virginia Natural Gas Awards $750,000 Grant To Salvation Army

Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) recently gifted the Salvation Army with a $750,000 grant to help those who are struggling financially to meet their energy needs this winter. The grant, which is the largest...