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Teen admits to 3 weekend heists
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with three home burglaries over the weekend.
Teen admits to 3 weekend heists
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with three home burglaries over the weekend.
Driver killed as pickup fishtails
A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 Friday morning killed one man and created a domino effect of traffic jams on county roads.
Honda shifts gear toward new site
The Honda dealership in Norge is planning to relocate after a bid to expand failed to appease the neighbors.
Gangs pursued vigorously by police
Three years ago police were reticent to acknowledge any gang presence in greater Williamsburg.
Will Walgreens breathe life into mixed-use project?
A conceptual proposal for a Walgreens in James City County 's rural Norge area might reawaken the echoes of an all-but-forgotten mixed-use project there.
Boy Scout Troop 414 will hold a steak dinner fundraiser to benefit Relay For Life in Williamsburg 6-7 p.m. Saturday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 7479 Richmond Road, Norge . via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Two trailers each at Toano Middle School and Norge Elementary School will be allowed to stay until 2010 at the request of district officials. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Isle of Wight man helping Virginia save rural land
“If I didn't get into this program, I probably would have to sell some land.”
Isaac N. Jones III - most people know him as Buddy - lives on a farm that has been in his family for about 150 years. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Localities unite to handle growth
The Coalition of High-Growth Communities scored a peculiar coup recently when impact fee legislation failed in the General Assembly. via Williamsburg Magazine
Housing plan gets OK; developers will go slowly
“Once we see how the market performs there, then Walnut Grove”
A housing project in northern James City that includes some affordable homes has new life, but its developers will wait for buyers to respond to another of its communities before starting construction. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Authority to enforce lawn irrigation rules
The dry season is approaching, and weather predictions don't look good for water-sensitive James City. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Public can discuss hospital's vacant land
“The idea is to take all the input and on that last day you've got a plan on paper”
Vacant land at the Eastern State Hospital site in James City County, long lusted after for its development potential, will be the subject of a community discussion this month as the state considers new uses for ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press
This Century gallery show features works by Virginia artists
“Turning is both a passion and a challenge”
An exhibit of landscape paintings by award-winning Virginia artist Gray Dodson opens today and runs through May 2 at This Century Art Gallery. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Man arrested in tavern shooting
Police have arrested a 24-year-old Williamsburg man in connection with a weekend shooting outside the Library Tavern March 22. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Supervisors seek solution for water issue
“The unmistakable message you get from looking at our pattern of water use is that lots of people are still using a huge amount of water for irrigation that seems to be more than needed”
James City residents' fondness for watering their front lawns has led county supervisors to suggest tough constraints could be in the offing. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Jury trial for rape case to go forward
“There is the span from June to December where the commonwealth did nothing to bring him to Virginia”
A jury trial for a Williamsburg man accused of rape will go forward as planned next month, after a judge overruled a motion to dismiss the charges Tuesday. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
The Williamsburg Outlet Mall, 6401 Richmond Road, Lightfoot, will have photos and visits with the Easter Bunny from 4-7 p.m. today and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
JCC cops: Kids buy into gun culture
“The more guns you have in situations like this, the greater chance you have of an innocent bystander being shot or injured”
On May 12, 2006, on a quiet stretch of Chickahominy Road, the guns may have seemed like a good idea to Kareem Landers, Andre Meekins and Lamars Meekins. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Firms try to add housing, care
As the Williamsburg area becomes home to more and more older residents, businesses are racing to fill their housing and care needs. via Hampton Roads Daily Press