Tuesday, June 6, 2023

York County

Two New Home-Ported Schooners Offering Cruises In Yorktown

YORK-Historic Yorktown is now the permanent home of two new tall ships docked at the Riverwalk Landing Piers. The Schooner Alliance II and the Schooner Serenity will navigate the waters of the York River daily while offering day and...

York County Set To Vote On 911 Merger with James City County

YORK -The York Board of Supervisors is set to vote Tuesday, June 6 on a resolution that will merge their 911 operations with James City County, creating a response unit that will serve those two counties plus Poquoson and...

Newport News, Williamsburg Hosting Greek Festivals

NEWPORT NEWS-Newport News and Williamsburg are offering up opportunities to enjoy Greek culture and cuisine this month. The Newport News Greek Festival started on June 1 and runs through June 4. The festival is sponsored by Saints Constantine and Helen...

JYF Receives Grant From Americana Corner

YORK: The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an agency of the commonwealth of Virginia that oversees Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, was recently awarded a $7,500 grant from the Americana Corner Preserving America Grant Program. Keeping interpretive and educational initiatives...

LEAD Williamsburg Class of 2023: Connecting Community One Table At A Time

YORK-Blemished by an unpredictable economy, divisive politics, and a worldwide pandemic, events over the past few years have caused stress and isolation for many members of the community. The LEAD Greater Williamsburg Class of 2023, dubbed the “Resilient Class,” has...

Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship Of Delaware, Offering Deck Tours and Sailing Opportunities June 13-17

YORK- Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, is revisiting the York River shores Thursday, June 13 through Saturday, June 17, offering 2.5-hour day sails and free deck tours at the Riverwalk Landing piers in Historic Yorktown. The Kalmar-Nyckel is...

York County To Study Alternate Entrance To Tranquility Construction Site

YORK – Could relief from truck traffic be en route for the residents of Springfield Road? York County Administrator Neil Morgan has tasked the county’s engineering contractor, AH Environmental of Newport News, to study a way to create an...

Celebrate Yorktown Committee Offering Chance To Win Handmade Bench for $10 Donation

YORK- A $10 donation to the Celebrate Yorktown Committee (CYC) lends the chance to win a colorful handmade bench crafted by Mark Carter. The bench has been located in the Gallery at York Hall in Historic Yorktown and is...

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Hampton Roads Event Center Marks One Year In Business

NEWPORT NEWS-The Hampton Roads Event Center in Newport News is celebrating one year of creating memorable celebrations. The center is owned and operated by Bruce...

James City County Administrator Gives Project Updates In Monthly Podcast

JAMES CITY-James City County Administrator Scott Stevens recently shared updates of ongoing projects within the county during his monthly podcast at the end of...

Gloucester High School Trades Camp A Foundation For Success

GLOUCESTER – Kristen Long knows about the shortage of workers in skilled trades from multiple sides. As the work-based learning coordinator for Gloucester County Public...