John King, CNN’s chief national correspondent and host of “John King, USA,” will be at William & Mary Thursday to broadcast his show live from the steps of the College’s historic Christopher Wren Building.
CNN has invited members of the campus community to attend the hour-long broadcast, which will air live in the Wren Courtyard at 6 p.m. The broadcast will include an interview with William & Mary alumnus and former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates ‘65, who will be installed the following day as the College’s 24th Chancellor. King will tape the interview earlier in the day and broadcast it during the hour-long show from outside the Wren. “John King, USA,” airs at 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at 6pm ET, 5pm CT, 4pm MT and 3pm PT.
In addition to his appearance on CNN, Gates will give the keynote address during Friday’s College’s Charter Day ceremony. The event, which will be held at 4 p.m. at William & Mary Hall, marks the 319th anniversary of the awarding of the Royal Charter from King William III and Queen Mary II of England establishing the College. During the ceremony, Gates will also be invested as the College’s next Chancellor. He succeeds retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Tickets are not required.
For more information on the broadcast, the W&M Student Assembly has launched an event page on facebook inviting members of the College community to attend.
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Then plan on attending the “Destination Recreation Expo” on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9 a.m.-noon at the 
Free cupcake alert! Celebrate today, at 2 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony and free samples at Extraordinary Cupcakes, located at 1220-C Richmond Road in Williamsburg, Virginia
The new Williamsburg business, Extraordinary Cupcakes, 1220-C Richmond Rd., the area’s first and only cupcakery, was whipped-up by the couple Dyana and Adam Steely in September, but the science and art behind it all goes way back.
A Rockville Maryland company is looking to open a Ropes and Zipline Adventure course at Freedom Park in James City County. The Board of Supervisors of James City County, Virginia, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 24, to consider a resolution to lease land in Freedom Park to GoApeFreedomLLC
Go Ape’s designers use natural materials to ensure the course blends into the environment and build adjustable platforms around trees so they are protected and can continue to grow,Most of the course will be located in the trees, but materials such as wood chips will be placed on the ground to minimize impact to the forest floor.
A Secret Service agent who secretly was watching presidential assailant John Hinckley Jr. in a Williamsburg, Virginia bookstore said he got "goose bumps" when he realized Hinckley briefly had looked at a shelf of history books that included some dealing with presidential assassination.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg has announced their special event and concert dates for the upcoming 2012 seasons in Williamsburg VA. At this time performers are still be finalized.
The Busch Garden Live concert series and Ramp Jam will also make a return in 2012 with the Live concert series on – Sundays May 13, June 3 & 17, August 26, 2012
This stars from the ASA Action Sports World Tour will thrill fans with their own special brand of excitement when Ramp Jam opens at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA on April 22nd.
Community planning is a community effort, and citizen participation is vital to the success of that effort. 
The General Assembly of Virginia, the Western Hemisphere’s oldest elected deliberative body, will meet in special commemorative session at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at the Capitol in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area.
After going online to renew my VA. license plates I came upon this and had to laugh.
If the idea of living in a traditional village setting with all of the modern comforts sounds good to you, then 
At the far end of Styron Square are the Live Above Town Homes of Port Warwick, where retailers can own a townhouse with shop space on the first floor and a wonderful living space overlooking the Square on the second floor. These buildings contain shops, offices and restaurants, and are collectively known as "The Shoppes of Port Warwick" and contain over 50,000 square feet of shops and restaurants. With 2 restaurants and numerous shops and businesses, the Shops of Port Warwick has become one of the premier specialty shopping and dining district in Hampton Roads 
Styron Square is the 3 acre green space named after the Newport News native and Pulitzer prize-winning author, William Styron.
Other housing options for home purchasers in Port Warwick are the Turner Building Condos and the Melville ,The Melville, located on Styron Square in the heart of Port Warwick, a 4 story brick building with retail shops and offices on its first floor, and 48 of the most luxurious condominiums ever constructed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 
Each residence has a commanding view of either Styron Square or the 25-foot tall public sculpture “Melpomene” by New York artist Romolo Del Deo. 
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Other apartment options include the Styron Square apartments the project features one, two and three bedroom apartments.A total of 147 apartments are located in the The Roth and Whitman house residences. There is a first class exercise and weight room with cardiovascular and strength training equipment, and a gathering room and library, which contains a kitchen and dining room that can be used by residents for entertaining and social gatherings.
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What is a Nosey Neighbor Update? Let’s be real. The real estate market is crazy right now and values are changing every day. As a homeowner we often want to know what homes are selling for whether it’s to satisfy your “nosey neighbor” curiosity or planning a move. I have an online tool that will give you ALL FOR SALE, PENDING, & SOLD homes in your neighborhood displayed in an awesome mapped report with interactive graphs, charts, etc. It’s much more accurate than Zillow or other national sites & it uses real time MLS data. Plus, it’s private and secure – the only one who will see your information is me. You can sign up for my Nosey Neighbor Update here and keep abreast of the home sales in your area. 
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psst … I’m a Realtor! Thanks for stopping by my website. I would love to help you find your dream home and community in the Hampton Roads or Williamsburg area or to sell your existing home. This post was authored by local resident and REALTOR, John Womeldorf. John is known around town as Mr. Williamsburg, for both his extensive knowledge of Hampton Roads and the historic triangle, and his expertise in the local real estate market. His websites, 
For the first time in a number of years, homeowners have increased their spending on home renovations, 
For the 3rd consecutive year Busch Gardens is offering kids ages 5 and younger, who are Virginia residents, a Free Sesame Street Forest of Fun Preschool Pass, valid for unlimited admission through Oct. 28, 2012. 
The 2012 
“It’s the one time each year when Hampton Roads residents can get information on virtually every aspect related to flowers and gardening, at a single climate-controlled location. Experts and knowledgeable professionals will be there to discuss plants, plans, products and practices,” Fox adds.
Then be sure to sign them up for the Virginia State Parks’ Youth Conservation Corps The program is currently accepting applications through April 13, 2012 to help this summer at the state’s 36 parks from kids ages 14-17
There are plenty of best places to retire lists and Williamsburg VA is on most of them.. But how about the places where it’s not such a good idea to retire? 
The LPGA came up with one more addition before unveiling its full 2012 schedule, returning to another former stronghold with a return to Kingsmill Resort , near Williamsburg , VA after a two-year hiatus.
