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New W&M women's hoops coach hires 3 assistants

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:56:00 EDT

WILLIAMSBURG - William and Mary women’s basketball head coach Ed Swanson announced the hiring of three assistant coaches Wednesday. Joining the Tribe program will be Jeanette Wedo , Millette Green and Kelly Killion .

Williamsburg planners approve 7-Eleven for Second Street

By Steve Vaughan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:27:00 EDT

WILLIAMSBURG - The Planning Commission approved the site plan for a new 7-11 store at the corner of Capitol Landing Road and Second Street Wednesday.

Spanish Spy is subject of special program at Historic Jamestowne

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:01:00 EDT

JAMESTOWN - Guests can meet Don Diego de Molina, a Spanish commander, captured near a Virginia fort in 1611, during the program, “‘…my capture and the extraordinary occurrences’: Don Diego de Molina, Captive and Spy,” at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at Historic Jamestowne. He will be allowed an interview during the 30-minute program with those wishing to meet him but, beware – he is alleged to be a Spanish spy! Interviews will be held in the Jamestown Memorial Church.

Motorcycle stolen from lower York apartment complex

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:18:00 EDT

YORK - Sheriff's deputies are asking the public for any information that could lead to the recovery of a motorcycle stolen last weekend from an apartment complex in the lower county.

James River named an endangered historic site

By Cortney Langley — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:36:00 EDT

National Trust fights Dominion plan for high-voltage lines

JAMES CITY – With the James River, beachgoers and boaters as a backdrop, the National Trust for Historic Preservation on Wednesday morning listed the James River among the nation's most endangered historic sites, and explained its opposition to Dominion Virginia Power's plans.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Muscarelle running 'a Ferrari in a coffin'

By Cortney Langley, clangley@vagazette.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:23:00 EDT

Plans to triple in size, with all private funds

WILLIAMSBURG – Expanding the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary is made all the more urgent with the success of high-profile shows such as the Michelangelo exhibit that recently wrapped up, according to the museum's director.