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Two schools are within walking distance of vape shops raided for marijuana and THC sales
It’s Aug. 24. Planning commissioner’s and parents’ fears realized as police raid vape shops near two schools. Hot Dog king eater Joey Chestnut takes on…
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Week in Review: Strong July for hotels, WJCC school board member calls for transparency on redistricting details, Cardinal Ridge developers…
Good morning! Here are some of the stories we covered for you this past week:
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250th was good to local hotels, officials say
It’s Aug. 21. Hotels got big July boost, and are up year to date in occupancy and room rates. Group that manages our power grid takes steps to curb data…
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New development approved near Water Country & Marquis Center
It’s Aug. 20. York Supervisors spent nearly three hours negotiating agreement with developer during public hearing. WJCC schools approve $3.1 million…
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Provide details of how redistricting will work, WJCC school board member urges
It’s Aug. 19. Jamestown school board member Ty Hodges says details “paramount” to school families. York supervisors vote to tax Water County, Great Wolf…
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Cardinal Ridge developers offer to cut home amount by 23%, to 770 units
It's Aug. 18. Jamestown Supervisor Jim Icenhour says that's not enough to change his opposition. Feds investigate if W&M violated anti-DEI initiatives…
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Dean of James City supervisors says purposeful growth is key to county character
It's Aug. 17. Chair McGlennon, longest serving board member, says some growth is OK,but should be purposeful. York Sheriff looks for 20-year-old man in…
 • Rebecca Fuchs
Week in Review: Parking issues at new sports center...Dems file to oppose Sen. Diggs...Williamsburg still favors library despite $10 million…
Good morning! Here are some of the stories we covered for you this past week:
New sports center working through parking charges for out of town event participants
It's Aug. 14. Sports & Events Center has to reach agreement with Colonial Williamsburg before moving ahead. Del. Mark Downey jumps into 2-way race…
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Labor leader files paperwork to run against Sen. Danny Diggs in 2027
It's Aug. 13. AFL-CIO officer Jason Parker files to challenge Diggs. ICE raid in York raises county Vice Chair's hackles. Williamsburg board sees plans…
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Where your flush goes -- and what happens when it rains
It's Aug. 12. Follow your flush from home to the James River....and the environmental problems with stormwater overflows.
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City Council favors new library, less certain about paying for entertainment venue
It's Aug. 11. City Council OK with $10 million additional library cost, may use $5 million slated for entertainment project. Local utilities say they're…
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