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James River named an endangered historic site

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:36:00 EDT

National Trust fights Dominion plan for high-voltage lines

WASHINGTON – The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named the James River to its 2013 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, according to a release.

Colonial Williamsburg spreads 18th century ideals with 21st century technology

By Rusty Carter, editor@vagazette.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:39:00 EDT

'We must have that relationship in the present'

WILLIAMSBURG – Passing along 18th century history to 21st century visitors has forced Colonial Williamsburg go beyond talking about revolution by engaging in one of its own – the digital kind.

Virginia Gazette Last Word for June 19: Storm aftermath; Graduation; Dominion lines

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:03:00 EDT

Storm aftermath

Two Williamsburg congregations join forces to complete sanctuary

By Ann Efimetz, aefimetz@vagazette.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:27:00 EDT

New Zion Baptist helps fellow congregation

Several years ago, Zion Baptist Church on Richmond Road in Lightfoot began construction on a new sanctuary. The exterior of the 4,800 square foot building was put up quickly. The project then stalled amid changes in church leadership and the downturn in the economy.

Future of James Blair put off to September

By Susan Robertson, srobertson@vagazette.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:32:00 EDT

WILLIAMSBURG — A long-awaited decision about what will happen to James Blair will wait a little while longer.

School Board content with WJC weapons policy

By Susan Robertson, srobertson@vagazette.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:00 EDT

WILLIAMSBURG — In court, the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty. When it comes to weapons infractions in WJC Schools, part of the sentence comes before the verdict.

WJC School Board candidate seeks change

By Susan Robertson, srobertson@vagazette.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:21:00 EDT

Educator wants to use expertise to help improve

JAMES CITY — "There is room for improvement (in WJC Schools)," said Melinda Lincoln-Richardson, challenger for the Powhatan District seat on the WJC School Board. "And I believe there is a need for change."