For over a year, board members of the Williamsburg Historical Society have been looking to become a 501.c.3 nonprofit organization. During last Wednesday’s meeting, that wish came true. Cathy Over, who has been instrumental in the makings of the historical society, announced that the group was approved for a 501.c.3, all thanks to the help of Attorney Michael Routch.

“I like the way he wrote things up,” History Society Board Member Roane Lytle said.

Over then presented the bylaws for the group to look over. Some verbiage needs to be edited for the number of directors on the board an...