With unemployment up, more people look for work this year

WTKR-TV Norfolk - Fri Nov 27

Shanin Hawkins had been looking for a job on and off for seven months. About 25 applications later, she was finally hired as Christmas help for Hallmark at Patrick Henry Mall.

Virginia ban snuffs smoking at restaurants starting Tuesday

Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports, weather, real estate, jobs and cars from the Daily Press -- dailypress.com - Thu Nov 26

Smokers will have fewer indoor options when a statewide ban on puffing in bars and restaurants goes into effect Tuesday.

Lucky frogs and bench safely ride out nor'easter storm

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Thu Nov 26

The historic nor'easter that swept through our area a couple of weeks ago took its toll on my garden.

No bond for man charged in death

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Mon Nov 23

A York County man charged with killing another man during a fight last week will remain in jail, at least until February.

York grand jury to hear 18 felony sex charges against former youth pastor

WTKR-TV Norfolk - Fri Nov 20

Eighteen felony charges against a York County former youth pastor accused of having sex with two underage girls will be heard by a grand jury in January to determine whether enough evidence exists to move the case forward for trial.

York grand jury to hear 18 felony sex charges against former youth pastor

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Thu Nov 19

Eighteen felony charges against a York County former youth pastor accused of having sex with two underage girls will be heard by a grand jury in January to determine whether enough evidence exists to move the case forward for trial.

VA County Says No to Parasailing on River Near Historic Region

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg - Thu Nov 19

York County officials have shot down a proposal that would have brought parasailing to the waterfront after a group of local residents criticized the plan as an assault on the area's historic atmosphere.

York home invasion tied to guns stolen from Grafton shop

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Thu Nov 19

York investigators have made a second arrest in a Lackey home invasion and tied the case to a gun shop burglary in which nearly 20 firearms were stolen on the same day.

York supervisors nix parasailing proposal

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Wed Nov 18

York County's Board of Supervisors shot down a proposal Tuesday night that would have brought parasailing to the York River waterfront.

After the flood the clean-up is stepped up in hard hit areas

Hampton Roads Daily Press - Mon Nov 16

Unlike some of the elderly residents who want to move out of a flood-prone Hampton neighborhood, 83-year-old Jean V. House says she has angels to thank for helping her cope with the second major flood in six years.