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Shots fired incident at Williamsburg Hooters; suspect arrested
A man has been arrested in connection with a shots fired incident at a Hooters in Williamsburg. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/man-arrested-in-connection-with-shots-fired-incident-at-williamsburg-hooters/
Pink moon lives up to its name as it rises over Chesapeake Bay
April’s full moon is called the Pink Moon, not because it’s actually pink, but after a kind of herb that’s a harbinger of spring in the eastern US. Still, as the full moon rose over Chesapeake Bay on April 23, it did take on a fitting pink hue. Footage here was captured by Jeff Norman, […]
Accused in Smithfield hit-and-run that injured teen due in court July 29
A Gloucester County woman accused of a Nov. 4 hit-and-run on Benns Church Boulevard that left a 14-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries is scheduled to appear in court on July 29 for a preliminary hearing. Virginia State Police say the teenager was walking a bike along the highway at approximately 12:25 a.m. the night of […]
New report examines disparities, achievement gaps in WJCC schools
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — As Williamsburg city leaders consider forming an independent school division, a new study is taking a closer look at disparities in area classrooms. The independent report by the Village Initiative shows gaps in academic achievement and discipline among students of color and those with disabilities in Williamsburg-James City County Schools.
Students report mixed feelings about new PATH registration system
Beginning in March 2024, the College of William and Mary implemented a new system of class registration known as PATH. While meant to ease the registration process, many students are expressing frustration with the new system, particularly the fact that some have been signed up for fewer than 12 credits.
Archaeological site found while building new archaeology center in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Archaeologists discovered the foundation of a 1600s house during the construction of the new Colin G. and Nancy N. Campbell Archaeology Center in Colonial Williamsburg. “It [what they know] is literally changing by the minute while we excavate the site right now, which makes it really exciting,” said Jack Gary, Executive […]
200 acre oyster restoration project on Chesapeake Bay sees completion
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — After 10 years since the Chesapeake Bay Program established a plan, Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) announced a milestone in their oyster restoration project, a release states. On Monday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the completion of the oyster restoration project in Chesapeake Bay watershed. The project included a completion of over […]
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