Jamestown Girls Tennis Knocks Off Top-Seeded York in Region I Semifinals; Eagles’ Boys Advance

By Will Armbruster Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Jamestown’s girls tennis team entered this year’s Region I tournament in an unfamiliar position, and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the Eagles.  

JCC Supes Vote to Request Challenge to VRS Raise Mandate

By Desiree Parker Thursday, May 24, 2012

The James City County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday asking the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) and the Virginia Municipal League (VML) to challenge the state’s recent mandate that localities must give employees raises to offset a new retirement contribution.

What You'll Do: May 24-27

By WYDaily Staff Thursday, May 24, 2012

It's the last break before the kids get out of school, which we like to think of as the unofficial start to summer: Memorial Day Weekend. There's a host of Civil War commemorative events, plus a spectrum of live music that has all tastes covered and, as usual, lots more.

York-Poquoson Grand Jury Returns Indictments in Child Death, Abuse Cases

By Sam Thrift Thursday, May 24, 2012

A York-Poquoson Grand Jury met Tuesday, indicting several people. Read on below for more information about the individuals who are now set to stand trial this summer.

Hometown: Living Museum Receives Challenge Grant

By WY Daily Staff Thursday, May 24, 2012

The Virginia Living Museum received a challenge grant to help it recover from the May 15 flash flood.

JCC Supes Vote to Hike Sewer Fees; Two Vote No

By Desiree Parker Wednesday, May 23, 2012

James City County’s Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Tuesday to increase James City Service Authority sewer fees to help fund an estimated $60 million in required sewer projects. One Board member took dissenters to task for voting against the measure.

Bay Rivers Boys Soccer: York Upsets Jamestown, will Meet Tabb in Tournament Championship

By Will Armbruster Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The stage is set. The Bay Rivers District boys soccer championship will be decided Thursday at 8 p.m. at Wanner Stadium, and there will be a surprise team.

Police Escort Citizen From JCC Board Meeting

By Desiree Parker Wednesday, May 23, 2012

James City County Board of Supervisors Chair Mary Jones halted a meeting Tuesday night when one citizen, Bob Richardson, failed to give his address for the public record. This is the second time she has halted a meeting this year while Richardson has addressed the board.

Bay Rivers Baseball: York, Grafton Advance to District Tournament Championship

By Will Armbruster Wednesday, May 23, 2012

  When York’s baseball team suffered a 5-2 loss at Grafton on the final day of the regular season last Thursday, it not only forced a three-team share of the Bay Rivers District title, but also left the postseason outlook for each team just as cloudy as it was when the season began.    

JCC Supes Slash Boat Tax, One Member Objects

By Desiree Parker Wednesday, May 23, 2012

James City County’s Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to slash the county boat tax, though one Board member argued the proposed new rate is unfair because it offers a higher tax break to those with larger boats.