Saturday, September 7, 2024

ICYMI: Future of homes in Williamsburg, seafood fraud, ax-throwing in New Town and more

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

Get in on the conversation with this list of most-read stories this week.

The future of homes is finally opening in Williamsburg

For those looking to live a more sustainable life, Williamsburg just became more appealing. READ MORE

The 75 new homes built next to Norge Elementary School will be the first Zero Energy Ready Home in Virginia. (WYDaily/Courtesy Walnut Farm)
The 75 new homes built next to Norge Elementary School will be the first Zero Energy Ready Home in Virginia. (WYDaily/Courtesy Walnut Farm)

Seafood fraud remains a problem nationally. Here’s why

It’s a hot and muggy Saturday morning around the Lynnhaven Inlet. But inside Dockside Restaurant and Marina it’s nice and cool for Kevin Seldon as he peels shrimp while surrounded by a large variety of fish and seafood that sits on ice, waiting to be purchased. READ MORE

Dockside Restaurant and Marina, located at 3311 Shore Drive near the Lynnhaven Inlet. (WYDaily/Rami Yoakum)
Dockside Restaurant and Marina, located at 3311 Shore Drive near the Lynnhaven Inlet. (WYDaily/Rami Yoakum)

Police need your help finding the driver involved in a hit-run that killed this Poquoson man

On June 27 at approximately 3:28 p.m. police responded to a hit and run at Colleen Drive and Laramie Court, according to the Newport News Police department news release. READ MORE

(WYDaily file/Courtesy of Pixabay)
(WYDaily file/Courtesy of Pixabay)

Ax-throwing in New Town? Yes, this is for real

If bowling or a movie feels too tame, there’s a new entertainment option in town — and it comes in the form of a high-thrill, lumberjack-esque sport. READ MORE

Axe Republic hopes to open in New Town in August 2019. (WYDaily/Courtesy of Google Maps)
Axe Republic hopes to open in New Town in August 2019. (WYDaily/Courtesy of Google Maps)

Second part of Motel 6 condemned, displacing 37 people

That was not the first time this happened at that motel. READ MORE

The Motel 6 at 3030 Richmond Road in Williamsburg. (WYDaily photo/Courtesy Google Maps)
The Motel 6 at 3030 Richmond Road in Williamsburg. (WYDaily photo/Courtesy Google Maps)
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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