WJC appoints 3 elementary principals
JAMES CITY -- WJC Schools on Wednesday announced three principal appointments for elementary schools, among them the first transplant from Superintendent Steven Constantino's former division in Georgia.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 12:47 PM EDT
Tourism corridor needs spiffing up
WILLIAMSBURG — Momentum is returning to spiff up the Route 60 East corridor out to Busch Gardens.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 7:42 AM EDT
Redistricting appeal keys on minorities
JAMES CITY — Department of Justice calls around the county about redistricting were likely spawned by a quiet campaign by four citizens.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 7:42 AM EDT
15 years for loading child porn images
WILLIAMSBURG — A socially awkward man, James Allred retreated into a fantasy world that led him to child pornography.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 7:42 AM EDT
Same hotel robbed 3 times in 7 months
YORK — The Days Inn on Lightfoot Road was targeted by robbers Monday night for the third time in less than seven months.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 7:42 AM EDT
Editorial: Open this road
Quarterpath Road is in the best shape since the 1960s, when guys used to sneak down to go fishing on Tutter’s Neck Pond. Credit goes to tourism promotion, of all things.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 7:42 AM EDT
Jamestown boys advance to soccer semifinals
JAMES CITY — Four years ago, Patrick O’Brien helped Jamestown High’s boys soccer team win a state title as a goalie. This weekend the senior hopes to repeat, this time as a field player.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 7:42 AM EDT
Warhill's dream season ends
JAMES CITY — Samantha Hobe hasn’t missed a game this season, helping her team to a Bay Rivers District title and Region I championship. But on Tuesday, injury forced Hobe to watch from the sidelines as Warhill (15-2-2) fell to Region II runner-up Woodgrove 4-1 in a Group AA girls soccer quarterfinal contest.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 7:42 AM EDT
Jamestown bows out in baseball, girls soccer
ASHBURN — Jamestown High’s baseball team has a lot of confidence with Kyle Majette on the mound. The East Carolina University signee had an 8-1 record entering Tuesday’s showdown against Broad Run in the Group AA state quarterfinals in Ashburn.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 7:42 AM EDT
Montgomery drafted by Yankees
WILLIAMSBURG -- For more than a decade, Mark Montgomery has dreamed of playing professional baseball.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 4:39 PM EDT
Magazine honors Colonial Heritage
HOUSTON – Colonial Heritage, a mostly 55+ community on Richmond Road in Lightfoot, has been named to Where to Retire magazine's short list of "50 Best Master-Planned Communities" in the United States.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 4:39 PM EDT
Essay: Gridlock on mental health
JAMES CITY -- I read with interest the June 1 Gazette article about the admissions gridlock at Eastern State Hospital that results in many citizens not getting much needed services. A review of the code of Virginia provides some insights and possible answers to this ongoing problem.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 4:39 PM EDT
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011 8:43 AM EDT
Chickahominy Park open for summer
From James City County
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 8:43 AM EDT
Re-enactors demonstrate artillery in Yorktown
YORK -- On Sunday, June 19, programs by Revolutionary War re-enactment units at the Yorktown Battlefield will examine the role of artillery in contributing to the victory at the Siege of Yorktown.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 8:43 AM EDT
Surry sirens will be tested Wednesday
SURRY -- The early-warning siren will be tested around the Surry Power Station this Wednesday morning.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 8:43 AM EDT
W&M; prof hired to craft school pay plan in Georgia
Saying they lack the expertise internally, the Georgia Department of Education plans to spend $758,000 to hire a College of William & Mary professor to develop a system for evaluating teachers and administrators based on how their students perform academically.
Monday, June 6, 2011 8:33 AM EDT
Publishers grapple with protecting property while going digital
BALTIMORE -- Collaborate and share—but protect your copyrights. That was the sometimes conflicting message heard at the Association of American University Presses' annual meeting, which ended here on Sunday. Many of the sessions and conversations took a digital turn, too, as attendees compared notes on how to acquire, produce, and market scholarly e-books and journals.
Monday, June 6, 2011 8:33 AM EDT
Colonial Williamsburg names Jamestown fundraiser
WILLIAMSBURG -- Colonial Williamsburg has added a fundraiser specifically to raise money for Historic Jamestowne which it is administering in co-operation with Preservation Virginia and the National Park Service.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 8:43 AM EDT
William & Mary wins award for breaks
From William & Mary News
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 8:43 AM EDT
Foreclosed York hotel sold to new owner
From The Virginian-Pilot
Monday, June 6, 2011 8:33 AM EDT
Tall ships ahoy at Yorktown
YORK -- The Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware, is scheduled for a four-day visit to historic Yorktown later this month.
Monday, June 6, 2011 8:33 AM EDT
VDOT tackles projects in York, James City
VDOT is scheduled to do multiple roadway projects this week in both James City and York.
Monday, June 6, 2011 8:33 AM EDT
Pocahontas ferry back in service
SURRY– The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry vessel Pocahontas returned to service about 3:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon. The ferry was docked May for repairs to its emergency propulsion system.
Monday, June 6, 2011 8:33 AM EDT
Election scorecard
Ballots are firming up for the June 15 deadline set by political parties. Among 30 elections, at least eight will likely be contested –– in three cases bitterly.
Saturday, June 4, 2011 2:12 AM EDT
Justice Department probes redistricting
JAMES CITY — Justice Department officials have expressed interest in the county’s controversial redistricting.
Saturday, June 4, 2011 2:12 AM EDT
Quarterpath pitch is for bike path
WILLIAMSBURG — City manager Jack Tuttle is recommending closing the unpaved section of Quarterpath Road to cars in favor of a paved trail for joggers, walkers and bicyclists.
Saturday, June 4, 2011 2:12 AM EDT
Attorney General has deputy at W&M;
WILLIAMSBURG — When Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli decided to assign a full-time deputy to the College of William & Mary campus, he took work from three people and cost Sen. Tommy Norment (R-3rd) more than $100,000 in income.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 2:11 AM EDT
WJC administrators passed over as superintendents
JAMES CITY -- WJC Schools administrators are 0-2 in the hunt for Florida superintendencies.
Sunday, June 5, 2011 7:50 AM EDT
LETTER: Thanks from Iraq
I would like to thank the many people who sent cards, letters and care packages to me and my fellow soldiers. It is amazing how such thoughtfulness can brighten an otherwise stressful day or situation. I would like to thank the many people who included me in their thoughts and prayers. My father, 1st Sgt. Edwin Bonilla, is now in Iraq also, and I would like to ask that you keep him in your thoughts and prayers as well.
Monday, June 6, 2011 8:48 AM EDT
Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday
Tongue in cheek
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 4:39 PM EDT
Saturday's Last Word on Friday
What we need
Sunday, June 5, 2011 7:50 AM EDT
Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday
Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 1:45 PM EDT
Saturday's Last Word on Friday
Cicadas
Friday, May 27, 2011 8:25 AM EDT
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