W’burg Christmas decorating contest winners announced

Bragging rights have officially been determined for the best Christmas decorations in Williamsburg.

Mayor Roddy Harrison announced the winners of the 12th Annual Christmas in a Small Town Decorating Contest during the Christmas celebration at Bill Woods Park Saturday evening after the Christmas parade.

In the business division, Sue Byrd of Byrd CPA won in the traditional category. Last year she won in the modern traditional category. Kim’s Hometown Pharmacy won the award in the modern traditional category.

In the residential division, Jill West and Bill and Vickie Hollen tied for first place in the traditional category. This is the fourth year that Bill and Vickie Hollen have won at least a share of first place in this category. In the modern traditional category, Bruce Weddell and Greg Hays tied for first place.

In the Bling, Bling category, Randy Ball won for the fourth year in a row.

Ginger Brashear won the award for best-decorated door.

For the fifth straight year, Cardinal Heights won the award for best-decorated neighborhood.

In addition to all-important bragging rights until next year, the winners also received a yard sign.