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‘A period of sacrifice’: Governor orders schools closed for rest of year
Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday announced more drastic measures to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia. Among the announcements was Northam’s ... Read more
6 days ago by yorktownindependent.
Virginia cases of COVID-19 rise to 254
At least 254 people across Virginia have officially been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to new numbers released by the Virginia Department of Health on Monday. Read more
6 days ago by yorktownindependent.
Deputies investigating deadly shooting
Deputies with the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office are investigating a deadly incident that is believed to be domestic in nature, according to a Facebook post from ... Read more
7 days ago by yorktownindependent.
Peninsula Health District cases of COVID-19 up to 44
Virginia is now reporting at least 219 cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, as of noon Sunday. Read more
1 week ago by yorktownindependent.
State sees 33-percent increase in COVID-19 cases overnight
Virginia saw a 33-percent increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases overnight from Friday to Saturday. The case number now stands at 152, according to the Virginia ... Read more
1 week ago by yorktownindependent.
Positive COVID-19 cases top 100
The cases of COVID-19 in Virginia are up to more than 114. Read more
1 week ago by yorktownindependent.
Body found Tuesday identified as local woman
A body found on the beach in Yorktown on Tuesday has been identified as a local woman. Read more
1 week ago by yorktownindependent.
COVID-19 cases in Virginia up to 94
The number of people in Virginia infected with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, is up to 94, the Virginia Department of Health ... Read more
1 week ago by yorktownindependent.
Historical talk centers around chocolate
By Max Lonzanida Correspondent Chocolate, powdered drink mix, spruce beer and rum took center stage at an engaging historical presentation at the U.S. Army Transportation ... Read more
2 weeks ago by yorktownindependent.
Patriot Tours and Provisions
A whole new way to view history By Cathy Welch Correspondent Nestled at one end of Yorktown’s Riverwalk Landing just under the porte-cochère with the ... Read more