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Verbolten opens May 18

Submitted by Holly Henry, WTKR Web Content Manager
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 6:23pm

 

Here is a press release from Busch Gardens Williamsburg:

WILLIAMSBURG, VA (May 16, 2012) – The anticipation is over. On May 18, guests will finally experience Verbolten, the most technologically advanced roller coaster ever built at Busch Gardens.

 Verbolten is not a typical roller coaster. It is an immersive thematic attraction that sends passengers twisting and turning through the verboten Black Forest. Verbolten’s low 48-inch ride-height requirement and exhilarating but not overpowering ride experience, will appeal to extreme coaster aficionados as well as to parents who want to introduce their children to the thrill of a roller coaster ride.

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Sailors read to local students, "Read Across America" Day

Submitted by Holly Henry, WTKR Web Content Manager
Thursday, March 8th, 2012, 12:43pm
Sailors read to local students, "Read Across America" Day

Sailors from Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG), Naval Weapons Station Yorktown-Cheatham Annex visited students at DJ Montague Elementary as part of Read Across America on March 2, the birthday of children’s author Dr. Suess.

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10 arrested in York meth bust: "Operation Georgia Peach"

Submitted by Holly Henry, WTKR Web Content Manager
Friday, December 16th, 2011, 12:33pm
10 arrested in York meth bust: "Operation Georgia Peach"

Five York County residents have been arrested in a meth operation case, known as "Operation Georgia Peach".

Police say "Operation Georgia Peach" was an ongoing investigation into the manufacturing of methamphetamine - conducted jointly by the Tri-Rivers Narcotics Task Force, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, and James City County Police Department.

Officials say warrants were served at two homes in the 1200 block of Wilkins Drive in York County.

Police found chemicals, OTC cold medicine packaging, as well as other materials associated with the manufacturing of the drug methamphetamine. 

A total of 10 individuals were arrested and charged with multiple felonies from James City County, York County, and Williamsburg.

The following James City County residents were charged with the following crimes in JCC, York and Williamsburg:

 
1. 56-year-old Patrick Joseph Dubois of the 1200 Block of Duncan Drive.

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Police ask some residents to remain in their homes during York meth investigation

Submitted by Holly Henry, WTKR Web Content Manager
Thursday, December 15th, 2011, 11:47am


Police are now investigating reports of a meth operation located in York County.

The Tri-Rivers Drug Task Force, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, and James City County Police Departments executed 5 search warrants in the manufacturing and use of methamphetamine.

The warrants were executed at three York County homes in the 1200 Block of Duncan Drive, the 1200 block of Wilkins Drive, and two James City County homes in the 1100 Block of Penniman Road and the 100 Block of Rondane Place.

These search warrants are the culmination of a five-month investigation. 

Due to the hazardous nature of chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine, York County Department of Fire and Life Safety, James City County Fire Department, and Regional Hazardous Materials Teams are on scene to assist law enforcement with any chemicals that may be found during the search.

Officials say the chemicals that may be encountered do not pose an immediate risk to the gen

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Big Brothers Big Sisters needs YOU

Submitted by wtkradmin
Friday, September 9th, 2011, 2:13pm


Big Brothers Big Sisters needs YOU on September 17 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.


YOU, Friends, Family, and Co-workers are invited to attend

The Amazing Little Race "Finale Rally"

Cheer on Big Brothers & Little Brothers and Big Sisters & Little Sisters!

Enjoy fun activities!

Learn how you can Start Something AMAZING!

 

  The event begins at the Great Wolf Lodge with challenges at the Newport News

Williamsburg Airport, the Virginia  Air & Space Center with NASA, and

the Virginia Zoo.  The Race will end with YOU at the "Finale Rally" at

the Teen Center in Hampton from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

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Symbolic flag honors lost soldiers

Submitted by Asia Poteat, Community Blogger
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 1:21pm
Symbolic flag honors lost soldiers

CHESAPEAKE – Some may remember those who laid their lives on the line when celebrating significant holidays.

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'Come Kamp and Care With Us' Weekend

Submitted by Holly Henry, WTKR Web Content Manager
Monday, April 18th, 2011, 2:06pm
'Come Kamp and Care With Us' Weekend

Williamsburg KOA will host two 'Come Kamp and Care With Us' Weekends this May.

On the weekends of May 6 and May 13, you'll pay for Friday night and receive Saturday night for free as a 'thank you' for your donations to support KOA Cancer Kamps. You'll enjoy all of the activities held to raise support for this worthy cause.  More information about the Cancer Camps is available at http://koa.com/community-camping-programs/care-camps/. 

The Jelly Belly bus will be making a stop at KOA on May 6. Touring jelly bean experts will share insider secrets to the making of Jelly Belly jelly beans, the iconic bean that spread sweetness around the world during the presidency of Ronald Reagan.

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