Local News

Need for Social Services Doubles in City

By Desiree Parker Friday, March 12, 2010

On Thursday, Williamsburg city council members heard a presentation about the city’s social services department, whose client load has in many cases doubled during the last two years.

York Arson Suspect Named; Held Without Bond

By WYDaily Staff Thursday, March 11, 2010

McDonnell Backs Off AG Letter, Prohibits Discrimination Against Gay State Workers

By WYDaily Staff Thursday, March 11, 2010

This is one discussion that is over.

Governor Bob McDonnell issued an executive order Wednesday that effectively puts a stop to the controversy over the practical aspects of an opinion by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli that says state colleges and universities cannot add sexual orientation or gender identity to their nondiscrimination policies.

Mathews Presents WJCC Budget Recommendations;45 Jobs, Summer School Among $4.4M in Cuts

By Amber Lester Thursday, March 11, 2010

Williamsburg-James City County Superintendent Gary Mathews revealed his proposed budget, which cuts $4,366,380 from the previous budget, at a hearing Wednesday night.

The $109.6 million budget eliminates or reduces 17 instructional full-time positions and 28.5 full-time and part-time administrative and support positions. It also reduces the budgets for technology equipment, the office of the superintendent, the finance department, human resources, operations, student services, academic services, media and technology, the office of multicultural affairs and communications.

Fire Disrupts YMS Dismissal; Suspect Apprehended

By WYDaily Staff Thursday, March 11, 2010

A suspicious apartment fire in the neighborhood just west of Yorktown Middle School and concern that a suspect who may have set it was at large led to a delayed dismissal at the school Wednesday.

County Bests Competition for Green Grants

By Desiree Parker Thursday, March 11, 2010

James City County has picked up a state grant, which, when combined with a federal grant supervisors accepted Tuesday, will give the county over $802,000 for energy conservation and green job development.