Tea Party action grows in James City
— A group of local residents is resurrecting revolutionary rhetoric in the Colonial Capital. Read more...
Ivy Baptist Church keeps growing
— Pastor Kevin Swann told his congregation they need to learn to tell themselves "no." He told them to practice self-control in their personal lives, finances — even when it comes to their tempers. Read more...
Poquoson woman receives new knee without hospital stay
Pam Walker, 52, has battled with osteoarthritis for 20 years. Finally, this summer, her left knee had deteriorated to such a point that if she wanted to walk surgery was her only option. It was "the smallest things" that she couldn't do, she says, like squatting down, or getting in and out of a boat. "I couldn't do much of nothing. It's quality... Read more...
Tamara Dietrich: Aging veteran slips through the safety net
"Martha" says she's 82 years old and has lived in her home for half a century. She's known the elderly man next door for nearly that long. Read more...
Virginia Tech's Darren Evans says he feels good, ready to play
Asked about his health and readiness, Darren Evans wasn't soliciting funds, but simply stating a fact. Read more...
Hampton Roads native on reality hair styling show on the Oxygen channel
In high school she often got caught doing hair in the bathroom before class—that was how Jasmaine (pronounced Jazz Mane) Cook earned extra cash and made friends. Read more...
Press Forward: Smartphone users! Win a $25 gift card by playing our scavenger hunt">Press Forward: Smartphone users! Win a $25 gift card by playing our scavenger hunt
Hello to all my tech-savvy, adventurous readers. I've got a little challenge for you! We're experimenting with smartphone applications and games, and I need you guys to test things out. Read more...
Storytellers aid local charities
WILLIAMSBURG— Standing alone in front of a long red velvet curtain trimmed with gold tassels in a dimly lit theater, Anthony Burcher told stories about all the animals in his life. Read more...