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Tractor-trailer crash spills roughly 39,000 pounds of chicken onto Old Stage Highway
An early-morning tractor-trailer crash on April 25 spilled several thousand pounds of chicken meat onto Old Stage Highway, closing the road for several hours. Virginia State Police say the crash occurred just after midnight near the Isle of Wight County highway’s intersection with Wrenns Mill Road. According to VSP spokesman Matthew Demlein, the truck was […]
Luter concession stand bids higher than expected
Smithfield’s Town Council is proposing to move forward with a concession stand for the football field at the Luter Sports Complex despite bids coming back higher than expected. According to an April 22 memorandum from Town Manager Michael Stallings to the council, the lowest bid was $624,900 by Athens Building Corp., the same contractor currently […]
Gallery: WAVY Warriors ride in Tour De Cure to end diabetes
SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — WAVY Warriors were among the participants for Saturday’s Tour De Cure. It’s a ride to help raise money in the fight to end diabetes. Here are some photos from the event. They had routes for all riders, whether you are new to riding...
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/
Supporting local events brings big smiles for area kids
A recent conversation with Waverly Mayor Angela McPhaul resulted in a proud moment last week for members of the Sussex Central Middle School Baseball Team, their parents, and the community. “A few weeks ago, I was talking with a parent whose son plays on the Sussex Central Middle School baseball...
Some high-poverty counties are told they can better pay for their own schools than the richest county in the country
Virginia's school funding formula doesn't take poverty into account, so high-growth but high-poverty rural counties get penalized. The post Some high-poverty counties are told they can better pay for their own schools than the richest county in the country appeared first on Cardinal News.
Revised warehouse complex still taking heat from Windsor residents
Increasing a proposed multi-warehouse complex’s distance from two residential neighborhoods in Windsor hasn’t placated every opponent of the project. Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission voted 6-1 in March to recommend denial of Tidewater Logistics Center developer Meridian Property Purchaser LLC’s application to rezone 154 acres of farmland and forestry on the outskirts of town […] The post Revised warehouse complex still taking heat from Windsor residents appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
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.
Dendron VFD 75th Anniversary Day set
On April 27, the Dendron Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate their 75th Anniversary at the Dendron Fire Station, and as Assistant Chief Joe Gwaltney revealed, an entire day of community fun is planned. “We’re inviting everyone for our open house at 3325 Rolfe HWY in Dendron, VA all day beginning...
State approves Isle Marine Trades lab school in Smithfield
Print hed Marine Trades lab school approved Digital hed State approves Isle Marine Trades lab school in Smithfield By Stephen Faleski Staff Writer The Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously on April 25 to approve a lab school at Paul D. Camp Community College’s Smithfield campus. The Isle Marine Trades Academy, which […]
Preparing to pedal in fight to end diabetes
SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — This weekend, hundreds of riders are gearing up for Tour de Cure. It’s a ride to help raise money in the fight to end diabetes. Set-up is already underway at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield and people are coming from all over to take part in the event.
Salisbury Sea Gulls end reguar season on four game winning streak
SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury Sea Gulls Women’s Lacrosse Team takes down Christopher Newport 18-11 to end the season on a four-game winning streak. It was a close game through three quarters, with the Gulls and Captains tied at eight at halftime and being tied 10-10 with a few ticks left in the 3rd. Then the Gulls turned it on with a 5-0 Gulls run that helped them take full control of this game. The Gulls were on fire during the fourth quarter, scoring six goals in the final frame to open this game up. The defense also stepped up a level in the fourth, the Gulls only gave up one goal for the last 15 minutes of the game. Head Coach Jim Nestor said things turned around for the Gulls at the right time.
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