Friday, September 13, 2024

ICYMI this week: Two shootings, MAD About Chocolate’s replacement, and more

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

Keep the conversation going. Here are five or our top-read headlines this week:

What’s under construction on Richmond Road in Lightfoot? Panera, Valvoline and a dentist’s office

Drivers who have motored down Richmond Road in Lightfoot have probably noticed the construction project that began last week in front of Harris Teeter. READ MORE

Construction has begun on a Panera Bread and Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Lightfoot. (Andrew Harris/WYDaily)
Construction has begun on a Panera Bread and Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Lightfoot. (Andrew Harris/WYDaily)

One injured, another arrested following shooting on Second Street

One man was injured and another was arrested following a shooting at a Second Street hotel Monday night. READ MORE

George Antonio Jimmison, 38 (Courtesy photo/VPRJ)
George Antonio Jimmison, 38 (Courtesy photo/VPRJ)

New bakery planned for Triangle Building, taking place of MAD about Chocolate

MAD about Chocolate just moved out of the Triangle Building last week, but its new tenants are already preparing to move in. READ MORE

Justified BakeShop will have around ten different flavors of cupcakes on sale daily. (Andrew Harris/WYDaily)
Justified BakeShop will have around ten different flavors of cupcakes on sale daily. (Andrew Harris/WYDaily)

Update: Arrest made after Saturday morning shooting in Williamsburg

Rakeem Malik Turner, 18, was taken into custody before 1 a.m. Sunday at his York County residence. READ MORE

Rakeem Malik Turner, 18 (Courtesy VPRJ)
Rakeem Malik Turner, 18 (Courtesy VPRJ)

This area family is living the dream, and it’s filled with bourbon

A family owned distillery that has been a dream in the making finally opened its doors March 31. READ MORE

Stephen King (left), Owen King (middle) and Kara King (right) stand in the Ironclad Distillery. (HNNDaily/ Troy Jefferson)
Stephen King (left), Owen King (middle) and Kara King (right) stand in the Ironclad Distillery. (HNNDaily/ Troy Jefferson)
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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