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During and after the storm, tune in to WMBG AM740 on your radio or on the Internet for the latest local updates from WMBG. Also, if you are a Facebook user, visit our Facebook page and click “LIKE”. Our phone number is 757-229-7400.
– Customers urged to take precautions, update contact information
– Updated information to be available via www.dom.com and social media
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — With Hurricane Irene approaching, Dominion Virginia Power and Dominion North Carolina Power are readying repair crews and preparing equipment for emergency restoration work over the next several days. The company is asking its customers, especially those in coastal areas, to take steps to brace for the storm.
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Keep an eye on Hurricane Irene as it approaches our area. The latest information about Hurricane Irene from the National Hurricane Center can be found at http://www.hurricanes.gov/.
Review the information that was previously posted during this year's Hurricane Preparedness Week. Also, review Virginia's 2011 Hurricane Evacuation Guide or download a copy [PDF]. Make sure your emergency kit is up-to-date.
Read the rest of this entry »A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in, Mineral, VA, occurred today, August 23rd, 2011, at 1:51 PM EDT. More details are available from the Daily Press and the Virginia Gazette.

Pictured (left to right): Lisa Granger, Gabrielle Granger, Greg Granger, Philip Newbery and Brook Newbery
Press Release: WMBG AM 740 Receives Awards
WMBG AM 740, Williamsburg’s Radio Station, was recognized in two categories at the Virginia Association of Broadcasters 74th Annual Awards Program, held at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hilton, June 24th.
May 22 – 28, 2011, is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. During this week take some time to review the preparedness information provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), the National Hurricane Center (NOAA/NHC), the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), and local city and county resources…
Have you ever wanted to be a DJ? Here is your chance! Click the button below to enter WMBG’s Guest DJ Contest…
WMBG AM 740 and J. M. Randall’s proudly presents The Diamonds on Sunday, May 8, 2011, 7:30 pm, at J. M. Randall’s. Call (757) 259-0406 for information or reservations.
The New Town After Hours concert series returns to Williamsburg on June 23rd, 2011.
Concerts will be on Thursdays from June 23 to August 25 at Sullivan Square (4301 New Town Avenue, behind Legacy Hall) in New Town. Live music 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm.
By popular demand, The Legendary Drifters are coming back to J.M. Randalls, Sunday, April 10th, 2011 at 7:30pm!! Call 757-259-0406 for reservations!



