James City County

Norquist opposes Gov. McDonnell transportation funding plan

Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Mark R. Warner, Regional Authority, Frank W Wagner

Two former Roanoke firefighters to be honored at state ceremony Saturday

Two former Roanoke firefighters will be honored Saturday at the 15th annual Virginia Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. David Palmer and Battallion Chief Bobbie Slayton, both of the Roanoke Fire-EMS, will be honored. The ceremony will be held at 2 p....

Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Fires, Disasters and Accidents, Human Interest

Peninsula Health District opening new office on Ironbound Road

The Peninsula Health District would like to make the citizens of the Historic Triangle aware that new offices to serve James City County, Williamsburg and York County are located at 4095 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188.  The building is in...

Tags: Health, York (York, Pennsylvania), York County (Virginia)

Peninsula Water Stewards: New graduates learn about water conservation

The Peninsula Water Steward training was for 10 weeks with instructors from Virginia Insitute of Marine Science, Virginia Tech, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the York County Extension agent, USDA-Soil and Water Conservation District NOAA (National Oceanic...

Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Larry Foster, U.S. Department of Agriculture, York (York, Pennsylvania)

High performing schools receive waivers on annual accreditation

Ten schools with high marks here in western Virginia are getting a break on annual accreditation. State education officials are offering three-year waivers to more than 100 schools across the state. They qualified by achieving pass rates of 95 percent or...

Tags: Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Science and Technology, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Landforms

Got plant problems? Williamsburg/JCC master gardeners eager to help you solve them

If you've got plant problems, master gardeners in Williamsburg and James City County are there to help you. They are holding Diagnostic Clinics every Monday  and Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m.-noon now through June 27.The public is invited to bring in...

Williamsburg Botanical Garden: Its educational programs enhance community life

The Williamsburg Botanical Garden's mission is to enhance the life of residents and visitors by  promoting beautiful gardens and enjoyment of plants through year round educational and recreational programs. www.williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org. The...

Tags: World Bank Group, Plant Openings, York (York, Pennsylvania), York County (Virginia)

Something bugging you? Williamsburg area master gardener Diagnostic Clinics will help

James City County Williamsburg Master Gardeners, Virginia Cooperative Extension Volunteers, are holding plant pest, insect and disease Diagnostic Clinics. The public is invited to bring in samples of plant problems to be diagnosed free of charge.  Bring...

Tags: Health, Memorial Day, Hospitals and Clinics, Toano

Williamsburg Botanical Garden:

Tags: Colonial Williamsburg, York County (Virginia)

Highland County one of two school divisions recognized by the state

Highland County is one of two school divisions in Virginia recognized for raising the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students.  The Virginia Board of Education also honored 92 schools across the state, including more than 30 in central...

Tags: Teaching and Learning, Human Interest, Science and Technology, Carrsville, Greenbrier

How healthy is your community? York County ranks #5 in Virginia in new rankings

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released their 3rd annual County Health Rankings on Tuesday morning. In Virginia, out of 131 localities ranked, three in the region landed in the top 10:...

Tags: Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Charles City (Charles City, Virginia), Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)

Great American Cleanup April 27-28: Register by April 6 to participate in Hampton Roads Virginia

From Poquoson to Portsmouth and Newport News to Norfolk, more than 40 regional cleanup projects are planned throughout Hampton Roads next month as part of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup National Action Days, April 27-28. Project...

Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia), Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Environmental Pollution, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)