New ferry kaput?
JAMES CITY — A lunch for ferry employees went from routine to newsworthy when they learned a new ferry has vaporized.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 6:08 PM EDT
Reveley still needs support from state
WILLIAMSBURG — William & Mary President Taylor Reveley clarified his quest for control by saying that private money is one of four pillars for the future.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 6:08 PM EDT
When the gift of life is quite literal
Darrell Herlinger was born prematurely and was hospitalized for several months. His care included multiple blood transfusions.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 6:08 PM EDT
Warhill lyin’ tamed
WILLIAMSBURG — An elaborate hoax at Warhill High ended Friday afternoon when the school’s mascot turned up safe and sound.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 6:08 PM EDT
Victory at Yorktown won on the water
YORK — In September 1781 a naval battle between the British and French at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay set up the eventual victory for the Siege of Yorktown.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 6:08 PM EDT
Two area families hope for home help
WILLIAMSBURG — Two area families have been nominated to have their homes renovated as part of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” the popular ABC reality series.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 6:08 PM EDT
LETTER: Casinos boost tourism
In his Oct. 13 article, “What it will take to boost economy,” Rusty Carter referred to me as “a gadfly for casinos,” a wonderfully confirming compliment.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 2:17 AM EDT
ESSAY: Blame for foreclosures
Saturday, October 16, 2010 2:17 AM EDT
W&M; student found dead of apparent suicide
WILLIAMSBURG -- A sophomore at the College of William & Mary was found dead at Lake Matoaka Friday morning, the result of an apparent suicide.
Friday, October 15, 2010 12:47 PM EDT
Local soldier laid to rest at Arlington
ARLINGTON -- Several hundred people gathered Thursday at Arlington National Cemetery to bury First Lt. Todd Weaver, a Bruton High and College of William & Mary graduate who was killed in Afghanistan last month.
Friday, October 15, 2010 12:47 PM EDT
Scenes for upcoming film shot at W&M;
WILLIAMSBURG -- A film crew is on the William & Mary campus this week shooting an independent feature film, “Alone Yet Not Alone.”
Friday, October 15, 2010 10:23 AM EDT
Unlikely comeback is coming here
Want to go?
Friday, October 15, 2010 10:23 AM EDT
Celebration on Friday honors Dick Woodward
JAMES CITY – Williamsburg Community Chapel and International Cooperating Ministries are honoring Pastor Dick Woodward as he celebrates his 80th birthday today. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the WCC sanctuary.
Friday, October 15, 2010 11:49 AM EDT
BIG SAVINGS
Look for 80 pages of coupons worth $663 in Saturday's Gazette.
Friday, October 15, 2010 12:24 PM EDT
Experience the Arts! WIN a "Night in the Box" at the Ferguson Center for the Arts!
Please look for your entry form in your Virginia Gazette
Friday, October 15, 2010 12:24 PM EDT
3 days of Howl-O-Scream for the price of 1
JAMES CITY -- Busch Gardens is offering an entire weekend of Howl-O-Scream for the price of a single-day ticket.
Friday, October 15, 2010 8:41 AM EDT
W&M; basketball hosts Tribal Tip-off on Friday
WILLIAMSBURG -- Fresh off one of its most successful campagin's in school history, William & Mary men and women's basketball programs will kick off its 2010-11 season Friday, Oct. 15 with the second annual Tribal Tip-off Classic.
Friday, October 15, 2010 8:41 AM EDT
Star linebacker withdraws from W&M;
WILLIAMSBURG – Ending weeks of speculation about his status at William & Mary and on the football team, the college announced Thursday afternoon that junior linebacker Jake Trantin has withdrawn from school for the fall semester.
Friday, October 15, 2010 8:41 AM EDT
Greensprings Trail closed Friday
from James City County
Thursday, October 14, 2010 3:42 PM EDT
Wittman opposes minimum wage
WILLIAMSBURG — Although both his opponents are political unknown quantities, incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman (R-1st) delivered the biggest surprise at packed debate Wednesday evening at the Williamsburg Library.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 12:00 PM EDT
What if we ran universities like Wikipedia?
ANAHEIM, Calif — A silly question? Maybe. But the analogy, made by a speaker at the Educause conference here today, reflects a recurring theme at this year’s event: Do our university bureaucracies still make sense in the era of networks?
Friday, October 15, 2010 10:23 AM EDT
Conservation forum set for Nov. 5 at W&M;
The Garden Club of Virginia will hold its annual Conservation Forum on Nov. 5 at the College of William & Mary’s Sadler Center in Williamsburg and at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at Gloucester Point.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 8:54 AM EDT
W&M; students join town hall with President Obama
From W&M; News
Thursday, October 14, 2010 8:37 AM EDT
Drug abuse agency will shut down
WILLIAMSBURG — After 11 years of raising awareness about substance abuse, the Historic Triangle Substance Abuse Coalition announced Tuesday it is disbanding.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:55 AM EDT
20th century tool found 1600s site
JAMES CITY — A few years ago Jerome Traver, archaeologist for York River State Park, did a random test dig at a site. He found nothing.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:55 AM EDT
Startled horse runs down Pocahontas
WILLIAMSBURG — One of the horses in the “Prelude to Victory” program chose an expeditious retreat.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:55 AM EDT
The smoking gun of foreclosure freeze
Nathan Oman is an associate professor of law at the William & Mary Law School. His specialties include contract and commercial law. He agreed to take questions about suspending foreclosures that are flawed.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:55 AM EDT
EDITORIAL: James City
Make no mistake: $30 million is a big number to vote on. But there isn’t much choice.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:55 AM EDT
LETTER: Vote for stormwater
On Nov. 2 James City voters will be asked to let the county issue up to $30 million in bonds to finance stormwater management projects.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 2:23 AM EDT
Local United Way executive director to retire
YORK -- Sharron Cornelius, executive director of the United Way of Greater Williamsburg since 1997, told the agency's board of directors Wednesday that she plans to retire at the end of the first quarter of 2011.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 8:54 AM EDT
Saturday's Last Word on Friday
Railroad crossing
Friday, October 15, 2010 12:24 PM EDT
Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday
Long delays at Sentara
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 9:32 AM EDT
Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday
Go it alone at W&M
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 1:07 PM EDT