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Historic Triangle Breaks Ground on Williamsburg Sports and Events Center
Today marks a monumental day for the Historic Triangle as community leaders and officials broke ground on the highly anticipated Williamsburg Sports and Events Center. The groundbreaking ceremony signifies the beginning of a project set to transform the region into a premier destination for sports tourism and community recreation. Community...
News Briefs for Aug. 2
The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office has announced its annual School Supply Drive and is seeking the public’s help to ensure every student starts the school year with the essentials. The drive runs Aug. 5-9 and items can be dropped off inside the Sheriff’s Office lobby throughout the week. Additionally,...
Arrest Made in July York-Poquoson Court House Bomb Threat
YORK COUNTY — The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office announced it made an arrest Friday in connection with a July 17 bomb threat to one of the offices in the York-Poquoson Court House. The Sheriff’s Office said 53-year-old Timothy William Nettles of Yorktown was arrested Aug. 2 and charged with...
Swimming advisory issued for Yorktown Beach after bacteria detected
Health officials on Thursday issued a swimming advisory for Yorktown Beach after detecting elevated levels of potentially harmful bacteria in the water. Water samples taken from the beach, located at 425 Water Street in York County, showed the presence of enterococci bacteria beyond the state water quality standard. Enterococci is an indicator of fecal matter and those who swim in the water ...
Yorktown beach under swimming advisory for excessive bacteria
YORK COUNTY, Va. — Yorktown beach, located at 425 Water Street, has been issued a swimming advisory by the Peninsula Health District. The advisories were issued due to bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state water quality standard, unless indicated otherwise. Watch: Norfolk, Virginia Beach tackle beach...
Letters to the Gazette
In celebration of Maternal Health Month, a community baby shower was held at Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center. The event was hosted by the DEI Committee of League of Women Voters-Williamsburg Area, the Political Action Committee of the York-James City-Williamsburg NAACP, Birth in Color and the Omicron Xi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
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