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PCAA donates medical supplies
The Peninsula Chinese American Association recently donated thousands of items of personal protective equipment to health care facilities on the Peninsula to help fight the ...
Tracy Agnew, Author at Yorktown Independent
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Two COVID-19 cases reported in James City County
The Peninsula Health District announced on Thursday that two residents have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These cases, both in James City County, ...
by Tracy Agnew, Thursday, March 12, 2020 7:24 pm
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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 Tracy Agnew, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:19 pm
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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 Tracy Agnew, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:15 pm
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Conference to help home-based businesses
UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to COVID-19. Keep an eye on the Yorktown Independent for more details. Earlier: When most people think about ...
by Tracy Agnew, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:07 pm
Column
On New Year’s resolutions
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Do you actually keep them? In past years, my resolutions have varied: Quit caffeine. Lose weight. Work harder in ...
by Tracy Agnew, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 2:27 pm
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County passes ‘constitutional county’ resolution
The York County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution declaring it a Constitutional County during its Dec. 17 meeting. The board heard about 70 speakers ...
by Tracy Agnew, Friday, December 27, 2019 3:25 pm
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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. ...
by Tracy Agnew, Friday, December 27, 2019 3:23 pm
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Indonesian embassy visits local dojo
The Williamsburg Dojo was honored on Dec. 7 with a visit from officials of the Indonesian Embassy, who marched in the Christmas parade with them ...
by Tracy Agnew, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 3:54 pm
Column
You’re not alone this season
If you’re feeling pretty sad for whatever reason as we approach the Christmas season, I just want you to know that you’re not alone. A ...