News
Historical Foundation sees leadership change
After a landmark year, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation will embark on a new era in January with a momentous change in leadership. Executive Director Philip G. ...
Top Stories
The Fifes and Drums of York Town
By Cathy Welch Correspondent Founded through York County Parks and Recreation Department as part of the 1976 bicentennial, ...
On Command Dog Training
Family fun for everyone By Cathy Welch Correspondent “I started dog-sitting when I was a little girl bringing ...
DAR chapter supports community
By Cathy Welch Correspondent The Comte de Grasse Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American ...
Yorktown Custom House
A private island of preserved history By Cathy Welch Correspondent “This is my heritage, and I knew historic ...
News
Interstate pileup injures dozens
Holiday travelers on Interstate 64 through Yorktown on Dec. 22 were caught in a huge jam after pileups and crashes on both sides at the ...
by yorktownindependent.
Column
Check out the Fifes and Drums
It seems that no event locally would be complete without “The Face of Yorktown.” That’s what the Fifes and Drums of York Town call themselves, ...
by tracyagnew, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:19 pm
Editorial
‘Yorfton’ and ‘Tafton’ setting great examples
When the fire at the Grafton school complex was originally reported and it was determined the building would be unusable for quite some time, it ...
by yorktownindependent, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:18 pm
Letters to the Editor
Feeling grateful about Grafton
To the editor: My son attends Grafton Middle School. Last week, it felt like the world flipped upside down with the fire. The first blessing ...
by Letters to the Editor, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:18 pm
News
Census invitations to go out soon
It’s officially time for the U.S. Census, and folks in the local area can expect to receive forms inviting them to participate in March. Participating ...
by tracyagnew, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:15 pm
News
Gloucester resident delights with LEGO diorama
By Max Lonzanida Public Affairs Officer, Hampton Roads Naval Museum Warmer months bring scores of cruise ships to the Decker Half Moone Cruise Center in ...
by yorktownindependent, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:14 pm
News
Mariners’ Museum to commemorate Battle of Hampton Roads
The Mariners’ Museum and Park will host a day-long event on March 7 filled with family-friendly programming and activities to commemorate the Battle of Hampton ...
by yorktownindependent, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:13 pm
News
Polling place to move temporarily
The York County Electoral Board has received permission from the Virginia Board of Elections to temporarily relocate its polling place from the Grafton School Complex ...
by yorktownindependent, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:11 pm
News
Work continuing at Grafton schools
Work is continuing as the York County School Division recovers from a fire at the Grafton School Complex. The fire was reported about 3:45 p.m. ...
by yorktownindependent, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:10 pm
Sports
Local wrestling shines in regionals
Local schools all showed well in their respective regional tournaments. As postseason has gotten under way for wrestling Tabb High School, York High School, Grafton ...
by Niqko Marshall, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:08 pm
Sports
Swimmers stand out at regionals
Local swimmers had some impressive finishes at their region swim meets, setting the stage for success at states. York High School and Tabb High School ...
by Niqko Marshall, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:07 pm
Sports
Grafton takes share of district crown
After finishing the regular season with a 21-1 record, the Grafton High School girls’ basketball team takes a share of the Bay Rivers District crown. ...
by Niqko Marshall, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:06 pm
News
Grafton students to return Tuesday
York County School Division has announced that Grafton High and Grafton Middle schools will return to school on Tuesday following a devastating fire that happened ...
by yorktownindependent, Friday, February 7, 2020 6:12 pm
Sports
Clippers hit their stride on the mat
The Grafton High School wrestling team feels good about where they are in the month of February. With regional tournaments coming up and eventually the ...
by Niqko Marshall, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 7:18 pm
Sports
Tigers take Battle of York County
The Tabb High School wrestling team took home the Battle of York County crown this season. The Tabb wrestling team has been wrestling well throughout ...
by Niqko Marshall, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 7:17 pm
News
Museums see visitation, revenue increases
From Staff Reports Yorktown Independent Paid visitation in 2019 at Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown living-history museums operated by the state’s Jamestown-Yorktown ...
by yorktownindependent, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 7:16 pm
News
African-American heritage celebrated
From Staff Reports Yorktown Independent Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will present “African-American Cultural Heritage Month” throughout the month of February, ...
by yorktownindependent, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 7:15 pm
News
Teacher gets LFCU grant to foster innovative learning
By Selina Foreman Correspondent Learning through play is emphasized in kindergartens and preschools everywhere. Educational experts talk about how children can develop social and cognitive ...
by yorktownindependent, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 7:14 pm
News
The Poquoson Museum
Preserving a small town’s story By Cathy Welch Correspondent In 2001, members of Poquoson’s Historical Commission united to explore the possibility of establishing a ...
by yorktownindependent, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 7:06 pm
News
Bodies of missing boaters recovered
The bodies of two missing boaters have been recovered after a daylong search, according to the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety.
by yorktownindependent, Monday, January 27, 2020 1:16 pm
News
Calligraphy guild helps participants
By Selina Foreman Correspondent When she was just 14 years old, Yorktown resident Mary Arndt witnessed the unimaginable. It was 1985, and she and her ...
by yorktownindependent, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:11 pm
News
Conference to help home-based businesses
When most people think about economic development, home-based businesses may not be exactly what come to mind. But they’re a priority in York County, and ...
by tracyagnew, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:07 pm
News
One dead in crash
A Williamsburg man died in a York County crash on Jan. 17. The crash happened about 10 p.m. in the 300 block of Fenton Mill ...
by yorktownindependent, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:07 pm
News
York River Inn provides comfortable retreat
By Cathy Welch Correspondent Courtland native, Bill Cole, was raised in a farming family in Blackhead, the community where the Nat Turner Slave Insurrection occurred. ...
by yorktownindependent, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:06 pm
News
Commission offers grants, seminar
The York County Arts Commission is offering a free two-hour grant writing seminar for individuals interested in applying for commission grant funding for arts programs ...
by yorktownindependent, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:05 pm
News
Emerging Leaders Academy set to begin
Virginia Tech, James City County and York County have collaborated to bring Emerging Leaders Academy to the Hampton Roads region beginning this month. The Academy ...