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YPSO hands out autism acceptance car decals, has increased training for deputies
The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office started an initiative in 2023 to bring awareness to autism in the community and give their deputies training on how to interact with someone who has the disorder.
New burger joint brings 1950s nostalgia to Williamsburg
What’s old is new again. Cook’s Burger Bar opened over the weekend in the former Matchsticks BBQ Co. space in Williamsburg. It’s operated by Against the Grain Restaurants (ATG), which owns Precarious Beer Project, Amber Ox Public House and The Bake Shop in downtown. The retro-inspired restaurant has a diner-style menu featuring burgers and fries. Customers also can get snacks and small plates ...
Virginia state trooper injured in head-on crash with wrong-way driver
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - A Virginia state trooper was injured in a crash while trying to stop a wrong-way driver on I-64 near Williamsburg, authorities say. The collision happened around 4 a.m. on April 20. Police began searching for a driver going down the highway in the wrong direction after receiving multiple reports from other drivers.
Gloucester High student suspended for recording, posting police activity during lockdown
GLOUCESTER, Va. (WAVY) — A Gloucester High School student has been suspended after recording an incident there Tuesday morning, the student and his family said. Sophomore Johnathon Book-Hoffard had just reached third period when the school went into lockdown. Travis Evans, 18, who was working on a construction site at the school, was arrested after […]
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