Wednesday, July 16, 2025

ICYMI: Shooting on Wilkins Drive, York Schools bring real-life work experience, Sir Bacon of Burg and more

With dozens of headlines every day, it’s easy to miss some here and there.

Get in on the conversation and catch up with this list of most-read stories from the past week.

Upper York County man found shot to death

York-Poquoson Sheriff’s authorities said a 20-year-old man was found shot to death inside his home Sunday morning, and an investigation is underway. READ MORE.

RELATED STORY: Are they looking for a suspect in Sunday’s deadly shooting on Wilkins Drive? Sheriff’s office mum, but they need your help

Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a man in upper York County. (WYDaily photo/Courtesy of the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office)
Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a man in upper York County. (WYDaily photo/Courtesy of the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office)

York County schools plan to bring real-life work experience to all students

Students in York County schools can look forward to a new strategic plan from the county that will help them learn on-the-job skills as a part of a new proposed mentorship program. READ MORE.

A small grassroots group of parents has been pushing for later high school start times in York County. (file photo/U.S. Army)
(WYDaily/Courtesy U.S. Army)

Here’s what we know about the mysterious tale of Sir Bacon of Burg, the wandering pig

For several months, a black pig has been spotted in the Williamsburg area, rummaging through residents’ gardens and trekking through the woods around James City County. READ MORE.

A pig — perhaps Sir Bacon of Burg —rummages through leaves in a James City County yard around Christmas time. (WYDaily/Courtesy Tracy Deibler Tingen)
A pig — perhaps Sir Bacon of Burg —rummages through leaves in a James City County yard around Christmas time. (WYDaily/Courtesy Tracy Deibler Tingen)

Virginia to again consider marijuana decriminalization

When it comes to marijuana, Virginia has lagged behind many states where the drug has been decriminalized or legalized for recreational use. READ MORE.

(WYDaily/File Photo)
(WYDaily/File Photo)

In the New Year 50 years ago: What was going on in Williamsburg?

History can repeat itself. READ MORE.

(WYDaily/Courtesy Virginia Gazette archives at Williamsburg Regional Library)
(WYDaily/Courtesy Virginia Gazette archives at Williamsburg Regional Library)

What do New Year’s resolutions look like in daycare?

Mornings in a daycare are full of toys and laughter, but the nurses at The Playhouse Daycare are helping the children learn about resolutions just in time for the new year. READ MORE.

McKinsey Shelton, 3, said that in the new year she would like to buy herself a camera so she can take lots, and lots, of pictures. (WYDaily/Alexa Doiron)
McKinsey Shelton, 3, said that in the new year she would like to buy herself a camera so she can take lots, and lots, of pictures. (WYDaily/Alexa Doiron)
Sarah Fearing
Sarah Fearing
Sarah Fearing is the Assistant Editor at WYDaily. Sarah was born in the state of Maine, grew up along the coast, and attended college at the University of Maine at Orono. Sarah left Maine in October 2015 when she was offered a job at a newspaper in West Point, Va. Courts, crime, public safety and civil rights are among Sarah’s favorite topics to cover. She currently covers those topics in Williamsburg, James City County and York County. Sarah has been recognized by other news organizations, state agencies and civic groups for her coverage of a failing fire-rescue system, an aging agriculture industry and lack of oversight in horse rescue groups. In her free time, Sarah enjoys lazing around with her two cats, Salazar and Ruth, drinking copious amounts of coffee and driving places in her white truck.

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