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Colonial Williamsburg News
- A Scan of Progress at the Armoury.
  While the roving webcam has been deployed to the tin shop, the Historic Trades Carpenters have made great strides inside the Armoury. This week's photo gallery provides a glimpse of recent activity.
- Then and Now: The Rolfe-Warren House
  Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s interest in colonial Virginia buildings extended beyond the collection he and the Reverend Dr. W. A. R. Goodwin acquired, restored, and reconstructed in Williamsburg. The opportunity of buying for himself Lower Brandon, an eighteenth-century mansion on the south shore of the James River, brought Rockefeller to Virgini […]
- Discuss now on CW Connect: What relationships did presidents have with their slaves?
  Join a discussion of the presidents and their attitudes towards slavery, and the sometime contrast between their words and their actions. How can we reconcile the idea of noble leaders and ignoble practices? Join the discussion on Colonial Williamsburg Connect.
- February is Black History Month
  Colonial Williamsburg celebrates black history this month and all year long with programs, resources, and exhibits that explore the lives and cultures of African individuals in 18th-century Williamsburg. Learn more about the African American experience in Williamsburg.
- Podcasts: now 33% more fun
  Have you ever wanted to make a comment or ask a question about the podcast? Ever wanted to easily share a link to an episode with a friend? A redesign to the podcast page allows both, and one-click listening, too. Visit podcast.history.org to browse our updated features. Go to the new podcast page.

Mr Williamsburg.com Restaurant Update

Posted on February 27, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Fans of two popular restaurants that closed last year should be happy to learn that the best parts of those places have united in a culinary merger and acquisition that, as with any good deal, has resulted in a sum greater than its previous parts. Indian Fields Tavern, which closed in June after more than [...]

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Williamsburg/ James City County Employee Home Purchase Assistance

Posted on February 27, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

JAMES CITY – “It’s going to be pretty tight the first couple of months,” said Chris Clauser, 23, a county firefighter. He closed on his first home this week, a new $207,000 three-bedroom townhouse in Pocahontas Square. To Clauser, the workforce housing crunch is much more than a few lines in reports, surveys and news [...]

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Wal Mart in New Town ? Say it ain’t so !!!

Posted on February 27, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Williamsburg/ James City County – Settler’s Market in New Town is expecting its first retail openings in the fall. More intriguing than the stores already signed on is one potential tenant: Wal-Mart. Confirmed are Trader Joe’s, Michaels Arts & Crafts, Home Goods, Books-A-Million and a branch of BB&T Bank. Rumored is a P.F. Chang’s China [...]

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Mr Williamsburg Real Estate Update Subsidy for James City County Employees Home Purchase

Posted on February 27, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

JAMES CITY – “It’s going to be pretty tight the first couple of months,” said Chris Clauser, 23, a county firefighter. He closed on his first home this week, a new $207,000 three-bedroom townhouse in Pocahontas Square. To Clauser, the workforce housing crunch is much more than a few lines in reports, surveys and news [...]

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Mr Williamsburg Update The American Culinary Federation comes to Williamsburg

Posted on February 27, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

The American Culinary Federation will hold its Southeast Regional Conference Feb. 29-March 3 at the Williamsburg Lodge. The conference theme, “A Culinary Revolution,” will include a look back at foods available during the American Revolution as well as a look at the current revolution in the culinary tastes of today’s sophisticated dining public. The event [...]

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Huntington Pointe Newport New Virginia

Posted on February 9, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

The Newport News Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the rezoning of about 220 acres north of Denbigh Boulevard for the proposed Huntington Pointe development. Huntington Pointe, will offer 2,550 single-family homes, town houses, condominiums and apartments to the area. The mixed-use development will also include retail stores, offices and an about four-mile [...]

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Hello world!

Posted on February 8, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

In an attempt to find the best platform for blogging I am now using WordPress to issue updates for real estate information about Williamsburg, James City County, York County, New Kent County, Gloucester County, Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Smithfield, Isle of Wight, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Va Beach and all the surounding areas of Hampton Roads Virginia [...]

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The Last Word from VA Gazette
- Saturday's Last Word on Friday
  School issues -- “Why did the York School Board have students in class only one full day out of the week of Jan. 23 and the rest of the week were half-days? No wonder they are in school through the middle of June. Students need to have more class time.”
- Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday
  Bullying - “Bullies are not just school-age. They come in all shapes and sizes. They pick on people unable to defend themselves. Please stand up and stop the bullying.”
- Saturday's Last Word on Friday
  School issues - “WJC, how about some real cuts at Central Office, not repackaged positions. Most of these positions offer those of us at the low end of the totem pole merely a few weekly e-mails containing virtually useless information. Put the savings where it matters — directly in the schools.”
- Wednesday's Last Word on Tuesday
  James City issues - “Thank you to James City officials for recognizing the deliberate policy by developers to wear down the residents with constant delays on requests for troublesome land-use changes. Residents and local business owners and operators deserve to have the say in local land use as they have already placed their dollars in the county. Residents […]
News from Williamsburg VA
- Tribe falls to 4-21 after loss to UNC Wilmington
  WILMINGTON, N.C. - Despite a season-high 27 points from senior Quinn McDowell and the fewest turnovers in school history, the William and Mary men's basketball team dropped a CAA road contest Saturday at UNCW, 81-68.
- Sunday hunting ban is hard to target
  JAMES CITY — Opinions are mixed about whether the General Assembly should allow Sunday hunting.
- Colony Square gets a new anchor store
  JAMES CITY — The old Fresh Market at Colony Square will get new life selling building materials.
- They rage against dying form of light
  WILLIAMSBURG — Shoppers are trying to grasp the fading light of 100-watt light bulbs as they are phased out.
- Anti-meth bill halts pharmacy shopping
  RICHMOND — A York Sheriff’s official told legislators this week that a local meth ring was able to thrive by acquiring lots of pseudoephedrine.
- Historic Area stuck at 670,000 paid
  WILLIAMSBURG — Blaming bad weather and low consumer confidence, Colonial Williamsburg announced Friday that paid attendance fell 2% last year.
News From W&M
- CNN's 'John King, USA' comes to 'Alma Mater of a Nation'
  William & Mary's new Chancellor, Robert Gates, to be interviewed on CNN's John King, USA. Show to broadcast LIVE from campus.
- Robert M. Gates '65 to speak at William & Mary's Charter Day
  Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and William & Mary alumnus Robert M. Gates '65 will serve as the keynote speaker at the College’s 2012 Charter Day ceremony. Professor Emeritus of Government James A. Bill, founding director of the Reves Center, will also be honored at the event.
- A few minutes with Jim Bill
  Founding director of the Reves Center for International Studies reflects on his tenure.
- Two W&M Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships
  Nicole McCauley ’13 and Johanna Hribal ’13 receive Gilman awards to study abroad in spring 2012.

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