Student threatened violence at Berkeley Middle
WILLIAMSBURG -- Police are investigating a threat to harm students and staff at Berkeley Middle School that was made by a student.
Friday, March 4, 2011 12:19 PM EST
Pretzel coasters return to Busch Gardens
JAMES CITY -- Pretzel lovers, roller coaster enthusiasts and crafters resume the ultimate test of skill and creativity in building an entire rollercoaster made out of pretzels.
Friday, March 4, 2011 8:29 AM EST
Grant funds creation of online slave database
RICHMOND — The Virginia Historical Society recently received a $100,000 grant from Dominion Resources and The Dominion Foundation to fund the creation of "Unknown No Longer: A Database of Virginia Slave Names."
Friday, March 4, 2011 8:11 AM EST
BIG Savings
88 pages of coupons worth $471 in Saturday's Virginia Gazette.
Friday, March 4, 2011 12:15 PM EST
SCORE holds law boot camp for small biz
WILLIAMSBURG - Starting a small business involves making many challenging decisions. This workshop will help the small business owner identify the important issues to be addressed, provide an overview of the options and guidance in selecting the best course of action. Participants in this workshop will learn:
Friday, March 4, 2011 8:11 AM EST
Overseas schools: From Bangladesh to Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG -- The first time Christiana Kallon visited the William & Mary campus, it was just three weeks before her classes began as an entering freshman. In fact, she had never heard of the college until her junior year at the American International School of Dhaka in Bangladesh.
Friday, March 4, 2011 8:11 AM EST
Girls Youth Softball deadline extended
From City of Williamsburg
Friday, March 4, 2011 8:11 AM EST
VIMS professor named Leopold Fellow
From VIMS
Friday, March 4, 2011 8:12 AM EST
Back Creek Park opens for spring this month
YORK -- Back Creek Park on Goodwin Neck Road will open for the 2011 season later this month.
Friday, March 4, 2011 8:33 AM EST
Father of 2 pleads guilty to child porn
WILLIAMSBURG – A 41-year-old man and father of two young children pleaded guilty Wednesday in Circuit Court to multiple child pornography charges.
Thursday, March 3, 2011 8:59 AM EST
Judge delays ruling on attorney's license status
WILLIAMSBURG – A hearing Wednesday in Circuit Court revealed that a local attorney licensed to practice law in other states had taken on Virginia clients without having a Virginia license.
Thursday, March 3, 2011 8:59 AM EST
W&M; eco-ambassadors announce Spring projects
WILLIAMSBURG -- Eight William & Mary students chosen by the College’s Committee on Sustainability to be Eco-Ambassadors this spring have begun work on projects in the areas of athletics, electronics, library science, transportation, and marine science, the College announced today.
Thursday, March 3, 2011 8:59 AM EST
Yorktown student awarded for her heroism
From Virginia Intermont College
Thursday, March 3, 2011 8:59 AM EST
York seeks redistricting input at 3 meetings
From York County
Thursday, March 3, 2011 8:59 AM EST
Both sides prepare for strike at mill
WEST POINT — More than 300 hourly workers at Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. are edging closer to a strike after 16 months of negotiations have failed to secure a contract.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 9:14 AM EST
Bicyclists spin into difficult turn
A recent weekend of road races sponsored by the William & Mary Cycling Club has proven a crucible for the tension between motorists and cyclists.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 8:45 AM EST
Hydrogen cars beat the old bomb
JAMES CITY — While the county is ramping up for the electric car revolution, one of its industrialists has already moved on to hydrogen.www.hydrogen.energy.gov. Wednesday, March 2, 2011 2:09 AM EST
Judgeship for York may finally be filled
If area legislators can reach a verdict on whom they want, the way is clear to finally appoint a judge to preside over the York Circuit Court.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 8:45 AM EST
Parity drives cost to reconvert Blair
WILLIAMSBURG — More than $8 million worth of renovations are proposed to turn James Blair Middle back into a school, but only one-third of the list is required as a minimum.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 8:46 AM EST
LETTER: Drivers vs. cyclists
The Feb. 26 letter concerning the Tidewater Winter Classic smacks of arrogance. The “flamethrower” reference in the letter makes it apparent that whenever some motorists leave their driveways, they leave for war. I pity those who happen to be in the way, whether they are cyclists, other drivers or pedestrians. Road rage never fails to highlight the dark side of people.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 8:45 AM EST
CDR's early education program gets $7,000 boost
Richmond – Child Development Resources has been awarded more than $7,000 in grant funds for Smart Beginnings Historic Triangle, according to a release.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 11:53 PM EST
Shades of history
WILLIAMSBURG — The Historic Area has gotten less colorful lately, because that’s the way it was in the 1770s.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 8:45 AM EST
Joseph Plumeri is W&M; commencement speaker
WILLIAMSBURG -- Joseph J. Plumeri, a member of William & Mary’s undergraduate Class of 1966 and the chairman and chief executive officer of one of the world’s largest and most successful insurance brokers, will deliver the 2011 commencement remarks at the College.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 8:45 AM EST
Job transitions group presents workshop
JAMES CITY -- Not since the days of Noah have so many been in the same boat. Cutbacks, downsizing, pay-reductions, phase-outs, lay-offs, closings – no matter what you call it, unemployment has hit you or someone you know.
Thursday, March 3, 2011 8:59 AM EST
Northeast Triangle wants more marketable name
WILLIAMSBURG- At its second meeting Monday, the focus group on the city's Northeast Triangle heard about the history of recent development in th area and considered what it should be called.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:25 AM EST
James City cancels Tuesday's ordinance meeting
From James City County
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 8:35 AM EST
State Police identify man killed by train
NEW KENT — State Police on Monday identified Garry E. Small of Wakefield as the man killed Friday morning when his pickup was struck by an Amtrak train at the entrance to Rockahock Campground.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 8:35 AM EST
Tire, auto repair group headed here for convention
From Virginia Automotive Association
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 8:35 AM EST
Former W&M; football players talk NFL
WILLIAMSBURG -- Two former William & Mary football players now playing in the NFL are featured in a new video from Tribe Athletics discussing transitioning to professional football.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 8:35 AM EST
Military history is focus of two-day event
JAMES CITY -- Re-enactment groups from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and North Carolina will converge at the Jamestown Settlement later this month for the annual "Military Through the Ages."
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 8:35 AM EST
Saturday's Last Word on Friday
Cycling
Friday, March 4, 2011 12:15 PM EST
Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday
Blair reconversion
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 11:25 AM EST
Saturday's Last Word on Friday
Rail crossing
Friday, February 25, 2011 10:33 AM EST
Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday
Railroad crossings
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:34 AM EST