Saturday Jul 19 | Hampton Roads Daily Press
Black, white churches work together in fellowship
The two congregations and their youth groups have enjoyed two years of "great success." By ZAK MINOR 247-7429 When Pastor David Spratley preaches to the congregation at Seaford Baptist Church as the guest ...
The strong thunderstorms will be near... Boykins around 1130 PM EDT... Courtland around 1135 PM EDT... Franklin around 1155 PM EDT... Seaford around 1205 am EDT... Poquoson around 1215 am EDT... Wind gusts to ...
Property assessments prompt confusion, anger
“The more unique they are, the more difficult to value”
Thomas Trebby's home on York County's waterfront has increased in value more than $500,000 since 2002, subsequently driving his real estate tax up - and leaving him bitter over the biennial assessment that he ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press
York student suffers minor injury in school bus accident
“No charges were placed due to conflicting statements”
A 15-year-old York High School student was injured in an accident when a backhoe hit a school bus in Seaford on Wednesday. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Approval of York 'green' house will not be challenged
York County has decided against challenging one of its governing boards over approval of a massive "green" house construction project in Seaford . via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Family remains in hospital after blast
“The way it blew and as hard as it blew, I just don't know how all three of them got out of there”
A local family remained hospitalized Monday after a weekend explosion and fire decimated a home in Seaford . via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Fly-ash plan would tower over York
Call it Mount Ashmore. Dominion Virginia Power wants to expand how high it can build up fly ash in its landfill near Seaford , eventually creating a mound up to 164 feet above surrounding land. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
York supervisors to appeal board's decision on 'green' home
After a late night closed meeting and subsequent public discussion, York Supervisors decided to appeal to the circuit court a recent decision by another county board to allow a large construction project in a ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Explosion, fire send York family to hospital
An explosive house fire sent a family to the hospital, interrupting their first day in their new York County home. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Home explosion injures family in York County
About 2:16pm, York County Firefighters responded to a home that exploded at 1204 Back Creek Road in the town of Seaford. via WAVY-TV Portsmouth
Outdoors notebook: Ceremony will honor first-time Expert Anglers
“The different programs and the number who participate in them are a testament to the variety of good fishing we have here”
It's no secret that the waters of the southern Chesapeake Bay and adjacent Atlantic Ocean provide for some of the most diverse and exceptional fishing on the planet. via PilotOnline.com
Seaford Elementary earns award for excellence
Seaford Elementary School was named by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine last week as one 89 Virginia schools to earn the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Police seeks help in York County break-ins
The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in solving several recent break-ins to homes in York County. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Nearly 150 Seaford Elementary School students recently participated in the school's Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
New cell tower added in Seaford
To improve its cell phone service on the Peninsula, nTelos has added a cell tower on Seaford Road near Chisman Landing in York County. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Nov. 24, 2007: Feedback from newspaper readers
Frances: Good morning, and apologies if I've sent to the wrong department. There was nothing in the Sunday paper about the parade held on Coliseum Drive on Saturday. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Stormwater fee is political flotsam
“I want to do a complete and thorough evaluation of this budget. There's what, eight or nine people in the Stormwater Division? With benefits, retirement, etc., this is where the money is going.”
The new Republican majority on the Board of Supervisors is poised to scrap the stormwater utility fee once they take office in January. via Williamsburg Magazine
The Poquoson Island Players opens its 23rd season with Agatha Christie's mystery, 'The Mousetrap.' There will be performances 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Poquoson Middle School ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press
Talk to candidates for the York County Board of Supervisors, and you get the impression of a happy place. via Hampton Roads Daily Press
First-graders at Seaford Element...
Seaford honors Johnny Appleseed First-graders at Seaford Elementary School recently paid tribute to Johnny Appleseed by participating in a variety of apple activities that included making apple art, listening ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press