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Skip to content Sections xml:space="preserve"> Search xml:space="preserve"> Weather The Daily Press Manage subscription Submit a tip July 27, 2020 83°F eNewspaper Newsletters Manage subscription The Virginia Gazette News Sports Opinion sections Sections eNewspaper Newsletters Manage subscription The Virginia Gazette News Sports Opinion Advertisement Health & Medicine How Hampton Roads day cares have weathered the COVID-19 storm As pressure mounts for public school districts to figure out the safest ways to reopen their doors this fall, tactics to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus have been deployed in the Virginia day cares deemed essential for our youngest population. By Marie Albiges Jul 26, 2020 Health & Medicine 958 new cases of coronavirus reported across Virginia The department of health reports there have been 84,567 cases of coronavirus in Virginia. By Josh Reyes Jul 26, 2020 Health & Medicine Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth set new single-day highs for reported COVID cases In Virginia Beach, 329 new cases were reported. But the Virginia Department of Health said the “spike” in cases was due to a delay in data entry. By Sean Kennedy Jul 25, 2020 Advertisement Top stories James City’s Billsburg Brewery founder Dave Baum dies at 46 Feb 11, 2020 William & Mary announces $10M gift to establish Veteran-to-Executive Transition program Jul 15, 2020 York County Schools Superintendent recommends remote learning for at least first nine weeks Jul 23, 2020 Advertisement Opinion Serendipitous meeting a reminder of the benefits of legal immigration Opinion Serendipitous meeting a reminder of the benefits of legal immigration America is a magnet for talent and should remain open for all legal visitors and immigrants. By Frank Shatz Jul 25, 2020 The Virginia Gazette Grant aims to help Williamsburg, Poquoson, York small businesses with COVID-19 recovery The Virginia Gazette Grant aims to help Williamsburg, Poquoson, York small businesses with COVID-19 recovery Williamsburg has teamed up with York County and Poquoson to offer small local businesses a new $5,000 grant, as part of a regional COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Assistance Program. By Alex Perry Jul 24, 2020 The Virginia Gazette New tour offers chance to stroll through historic Yorktown and battlefield with historian, educator The Virginia Gazette New tour offers chance to stroll through historic Yorktown and battlefield with historian, educator Each week they develop a new theme for the tour, which features different important sites and influential historical figures in Yorktown based on the theme of that week’s tour. By Abigail Adcox Jul 24, 2020 The Virginia Gazette Jewish worshipers meeting at home seek Torah to borrow, rent The Virginia Gazette Jewish worshipers meeting at home seek Torah to borrow, rent Michael Schulman, synagogue president said the rabbi (David Katz, who is on a month-long vacation) and the board of directors’ top priority has been the health and safety of the temple membership. By Wilford Kale Jul 24, 2020 The Virginia Gazette Sipping Flea to join pair of Flipping Fleas in Colonial Towne Plaza The Virginia Gazette Sipping Flea to join pair of Flipping Fleas in Colonial Towne Plaza Nancy Lee's newest venture features coffee, tea and fresh baked mini-doughnuts in an “atmosphere of sofas and chairs that we hope will become a community gathering place. Come in, relax, have a drink and eat mini-doughnuts,” she urged. By Wilford Kale Jul 24, 2020 The Virginia Gazette JCC supervisors to vote on updates to Shaping Our Shores Master Plan The Virginia Gazette JCC supervisors to vote on updates to Shaping Our Shores Master Plan The James City County Board of Supervisors will vote on proposed updates to the Shaping Our Shores Master Plan for James City County during its work session scheduled for Tuesday. By Alex Perry Jul 24, 2020 Health & Medicine Northam may impose stricter policies for Hampton Roads next week to tamp down coronavirus cases Health & Medicine Northam may impose stricter policies for Hampton Roads next week to tamp down coronavirus cases Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to elaborate on what the next steps will entail at a news conference Tuesday, a spokeswoman said. By Elisha Sauers Jul 24, 2020 Opinion See more Opinion articles Opinion Serendipitous meeting a reminder of the benefits of legal immigration Jul 25 Opinion A few tips for business, life help with fewer regrets Jul 24 Opinion Last Word responds, July 25 Jul 24 Opinion Hospitals have come a long way since earliest uses Jul 24 Opinion Letter to the editor: Disney shows that masks are keeping COVID-19 infection rates low Jul 24 Sign up for Headlines from The Virginia Gazette A newsletter of the top headlines every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Jul 24 More news State Fair of Virginia canceled over COVID-19 More dangerous heat for Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina, but it will be slightly cooler Housing students on-campus could minimize some health risks to community during pandemic Letter to the editor: How will William & Mary protect Williamsburg residents? Letter to the editor: Confederate artifact lives on in church sanctuary Today’s Paper READ THE eNEWSPAPER > Opinion A few tips for business, life help with fewer regrets Opinion A few tips for business, life help with fewer regrets Careers and life never move in a straight line. There are dips and impediments. Optimize the positives and minimize the negatives and you’ll come out a winner. By Bill Kaufmann Jul 24, 2020 The Virginia Gazette Runners endure unique, challenging 9K run The Virginia Gazette Runners endure unique, challenging 9K run Runners chose between four different start times at last Saturday's inaugural Night Owl 9K. The course was tough and temperatures were hot. Jul 24, 2020 The Virginia Gazette Winding road leads James City County woman to opening law firm The Virginia Gazette Winding road leads James City County woman to opening law firm For three years Barbara Selje, a widowed mother of three, traveled daily up Interstate 64 to Richmond to attend the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. By Wilford Kale Jul 24, 2020 Health & Medicine 1,127 new coronavirus cases reported in Virginia Health & Medicine 1,127 new coronavirus cases reported in Virginia The state reported 1,127 new coronavirus cases and 13 additional deaths Friday, according to the Virginia Department of Health. By Margaret Matray Jul 24, 2020 The Virginia Gazette Summer camp aims to connect Williamsburg area children with the community The Virginia Gazette Summer camp aims to connect Williamsburg area children with the community 'Get Local!' themed summer camp offers children a chance to get outside and connect with their local community, featuring visiting artists, musicians, tours to farms and more. By Abigail Adcox Jul 24, 2020 Opinion Last Word responds, July 25 Opinion Last Word responds, July 25 Many to thank, a few thoughts on statues and plenty of recommendations in Last Word. By Virginia Gazette Jul 24, 2020 Virginia Government & Politics Robert E. Lee statue, Confederate busts removed from Virginia state Capitol Virginia Government & Politics Robert E. Lee statue, Confederate busts removed from Virginia state Capitol House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn said in a press release she has the authority to remove them under the Virginia constitution and the rules of the House. By Marie Albiges Jul 24, 2020 Submit a news tip Connect with The Virginia Gazette's editors and reporters. Jul 24, 2020 Advertisement Advertisement Opinion Hospitals have come a long way since earliest uses Opinion Hospitals have come a long way since earliest uses For centuries, because there were no worthwhile tools to cure the ill, health care premises were simple basic structures and considered a place of last resort used only by the poor as a locale to die. By Jonathan L. Stolz, M.D. Jul 24, 2020 Opinion ...