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Week in Review

From freezing rain to a stabbing-shooting, here are the top stories we covered for you this past week.

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Williamsburg Watch
Jan 31, 2026
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Monday, Jan. 26:

Freezing rain coats area, disrupts schedules

Sunday’s winter storm cancelled church services and glazed our roads, causing scattered power outages.

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Tuesday, Jan. 27:

You’ve never heard of this group; here’s why you should care

You’ve probably never heard of the Williamsburg-based Virginia Coalition for Open Government, which this year celebrates 30 years fighting to open the workings of government to taxpayers.

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Wednesday, Jan. 28:

Winter Weekend, round two

The National Weather Service says our area is looking at a snow storm this coming weekend, but the severity is still up in the air.

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Thursday, Jan. 29:

“Daddy, what does bisexual mean?”

Robert Montgomery was unpleasantly surprised when his 10‑year‑old daughter turned from reading a library book by her favorite author to ask, “Daddy, what does bisexual mean?”

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Friday, Jan. 30:

Man shot at Home Depot had criminal and mental health history, court …

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