Mary Wainwright News Today

Officials will continue to test the water in Buckroe Beach and the public will be notified when the advisory is lifted.

Wainwright and her husband, Jody Brown, also run a wedding and events center at their Boondocks Farm in Canton.

Selectmen renewed a catering and liquor license for Boondocks Farm Backwoods Affair’s event and wedding venue business at 1 Shelakis Drive.

The Peninsula Health District issued a swimming advisory for Hilton Park Beach and King-Lincoln Park Beach in Newport News.

Virginia Department of Health issued a swimming advisory for Hilton Park Beach and Huntington Park Beach, in Newport News.

The Peninsula Health District has issued a swimming advisory for Hilton Park Beach and Huntington Park Beach due to bacteria levels in water samples exceeded the state water quality standard.

Six middle school students from Western Foothills Regional Program in Rumford are attending equine therapy sessions at Boondocks Farm in Canton.

Six middle school students from Western Foothills Regional Program in Rumford are attending equine therapy sessions at Boondocks Farm in Canton.

The Peninsula Health District said two Newport News beaches are under swimming advisories due to high bacteria levels in the water.

Health officials said it temporarily isn't safe to swim at the Hilton Park Beach or Huntington Park Beach in Newport News due to water quality issues.