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🌱 Grand jury date set in fatal Williamsburg teen shooting case

Williamsburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Williamsburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Grand jury date set in fatal Williamsburg teen shooting case
  • Why a historic slave quarter is being moved in Colonial Williamsburg
  • How a Williamsburg church shaped 250 years of Black community life

Also on today's calendar: Summer Wanders & Wonders - FREE Tour of Virginia Air & Space Science Center and 8 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jan G.!

Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 74.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Grand jury to hear murder case in Williamsburg teen's shooting death (wydaily.com) — A Williamsburg grand jury will consider indictments July 15 in the March 29 shooting death of 15-year-old Noah Cheeseman, after a judge found probable cause against 18-year-old Omari-Ahmad T. Martin of Williamsburg. Testimony, video evidence, and security concerns for witnesses were central at this week’s preliminary hearing, while two younger co-defendants remain held at a juvenile facility.
   

2. Colonial Williamsburg plans new home for historic "Cowles Quarters" (williamsburgindependent.com) — Colonial Williamsburg is relocating the historic Cowles Quarter building beside Booker Tenement on Nicholson Street to clear space for a new Lafayette Street visitor arrivals parking area opening later this year. Architectural historians will study and eventually restore the 18th‑century structure, which once housed enslaved families. The city also recently celebrated progress on the Williamsburg African American Heritage Trail, a two‑mile self‑guided experience honoring local Black history.
   

3. Spirit of America Celebrate 250: First Baptist Church in Williamsburg (wkrg.com) — First Baptist Church in Williamsburg is marking 250 years of continuous worship, tracing its roots back to an African-led congregation formed in 1776. The church has long served as a hub for Black community life and historical documentation in Williamsburg, and it’s planning a four-day anniversary celebration in October that will highlight its deep local and national significance.
   

4. Hampton Roads city officials went to London. Here's what it cost taxpayers. (pilotonline.com) — Williamsburg Mayor Doug Pons and Council member Barbara Ramsey joined other Hampton Roads leaders on a five‑day economic development trip to the United Kingdom, costing local taxpayers about $11,400 for their travel. The broader delegation’s visit, totaling roughly $76,000 regionwide, focused on defense, manufacturing, and maritime industries, with officials arguing the relationships and business leads could benefit Williamsburg’s economic development efforts.
   

5. Former Norfolk State women's basketball player to compete in HBCU all-star event (pilotonline.com) — Aiden Connor of Williamsburg is tied for 13th at 4-over in the VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship, which wraps up today in Radford. The multi-sport roundup also highlights a former Norfolk State basketball standout in an HBCU all-star game, Admirals hockey roster news, and upcoming Norfolk State volleyball matches against William & Mary.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The poor babies and the mama is hot too.
    Behind the mama is a gully that goes down about 40 feet. I don’t know why they’re not laying down there. Why are they laying up here? (Nextdoor White Oaks)
  • very compassionate and experienced.
    We had two dogs that needed help to pass and she came to the house for both. the dogs knew her and felt comfortable passing in the home. (Nextdoor Ford's Colony)
  • Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Night Auditor in Williamsburg. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier Part Time in Williamsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Williamsburg here.

Ok Williamsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Good employees are hard to find! (Thank you Patricia P. for sending it in!)
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