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The increase in real estate and home foreclosures in Hampton Roads and Richmond, Virginia means there are more bargains out there then ever before. Twelve Hampton Roads and five Richmond area foreclosed/ bank owned homes are headed to the auction block today, September 17th. I will be attending the auction along with a few investor [...]
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the worst U.S. recession since the 1930s has probably ended, while warning that growth may not be strong enough to quickly reduce the unemployment rate. “Even though from a technical perspective the recession is very likely over at this point, it’s still going to feel like a very [...]
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If you missed hearing Bruce Hornsby this past weekend at Bay Days in Hampton ( Fabulous Concert) you can catch him and his band the Noisemakers with Eric Clapton for a September 17th performance during the inaugural week of the new Jay Leno Show at 10 pm e.s.t.. Clapton will team with Hornsby for “Space [...]
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This Saturday, September 19, 2009; 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. A fabulous fall event to enjoy the fruits of the vineyards, delicious food, great music and good company. The event is rain or shine. Tables for 8, $280, advanced purchase required. Reserve your table early by calling . The event will also have a Beer [...]
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Come down to Merchants Square tomorrow September 17, 2009 for a Constitution Day Celebration that includes the USAF Concert Band, the CW Fifes and Drums, "George Washington", and WHRO’s Raymond Jones. It’s at 7pm and it’s free featuring: The USAF Heritage of America Concert Band, Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums, and guest narrators Colonial Williamsburg’s [...]
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The Will Thomas Band will be at the Green Leafe on Scotland St tonight at 10pm. They will also be at the Green Leafe in New Town Thursday night at 830pm. Born and raised in the town of Charlottesville, Va. Will Thomas has been a friendly face in the Charlottesville music scene for years. Will [...]
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Some of the country’s elite tennis players are coming to Williamsburg, Va. to compete in a new United States Tennis Association Pro Circuit tournament – The Kingsmill Resort & Spa Tennis Classic. The resort is hosting the women-only competition Oct. 5-11, 2009 on its award-winning clay courts. “We couldn’t be more excited about hosting this [...]
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From the Tribe Athletics Press Room After improving to 2-0 with a 33-14 victory against Central Connecticut State in its home opener on Saturday, the William and Mary football team moved up two spots to No. 5 in the polls released by the FCS Coaches and the Sports Network this week. The Tribe received two [...]
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Williamsburg SCORE announces the workshop "How to Start and Manage Your Own Business," the first of SCORE’s Fall Workshop Series. Presented by seasoned, local Williamsburg VA professionals from SCORE – the Counselors to Small Business Are interested in starting a business but concerned about….. …how to begin? …where to begin? …whether your [...]
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S. L. Nusbaum wants to make sure you realize that the new Quarterpath Shopping center is there. ( Site of the new Harris Teeter) I don’t know about you but it seems that everyone who passes by sees it. Have you seen it ? They have applied to the City of Williamsburg for an exception [...]
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With the help and support of the William & Mary Film Club the Blue Talon Restaurant has extended the movie schedule by just a few weeks. This Sunday Sept 13th, 2009 they will showing the Batman thriller, "The Dark Knight". Darkness falls around 7:45 or thereabouts, so bring a lawn chair. (By the way, the [...]
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A number of area communities will mark the eighth anniversary Friday of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Remembering 9/11. Thomas Nelson Community College, events at two locations. Remembrance of the victims of 9/11 is sponsored by the TNCC Student Government Association and the Office of Student [...]
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Rumors of a potential sale of Busch Gardens and Busch Entertainment Corp. were rekindled this week by news that Merlin Entertainments Group, long thought to be a potential Busch suitor, is preparing to go public. Merlin, whose holdings include Legoland theme parks, Madame Tussauds wax museums and the London Eye, is close to finalizing a [...]
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Hampton Bay Days will take place Friday, September 11-Sunday, September 13 , 2009 in downtown Hampton. Visitors will experience a unique, three-day family festival featuring national recording artists, children’s activities, arts and crafts, fireworks, and more. On Saturday, September 12, Grammy-winning musicians Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs will perform at the Hampton Bay Days Festival. [...]
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If you have blown off some of the previous home shows due to their excessive home prices you should plan on going this year. The builders in the area are finally staging a show with homes that a good majority of the population can afford. On our way back from the Outer Banks we stopped [...]
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From the Tribe Athletics Website: Redshirt-freshman cornerback B.W. Webb intercepted three passes, including a 50-yard pick-six late in the fourth quarter, as the 14th-ranked William and Mary football team earned a 26-14 victory at Virginia in both teams’ season opener on Saturday evening. The victory was the Tribe’s first against an FBS opponent (formerly Division [...]
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Less than a month to go to this years Occasion For The Arts in Williamsburg VA. It was initially created to spotlight the visual and performing arts in the greater Williamsburg VA area and to provide a venue for artists and art lovers to meet. Additionally, The Williamsburg Occasion for The Arts promotes the expansion [...]
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Nearly three-fourths of 226 Facebook users surveyed last month said they recently posted a status update announcing they would be away from home for a specified period of time, according to Protection One, which conducted the survey. That amounts to an open invitation for would-be burglars, says Richard Ginsburg, CEO of Protection One, a provider [...]
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Ford’s Colony homeowners are hoping to save $44,150 Per Year! Two years ago the Ford’s Colony homeowners association began to consider other management companies for it’s $4.5 million management contract. In the past year it solicited proposals and narrowed the choice down to three companies: two from northern Virginia and Realtec. It was the first [...]
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Since I always like give-aways and freebies I wanted to share if you haven’t already heard. Chick-fil-A Let the football fun begin! Get a FREE Chick-fil-A Original Chicken Sandwich this Labor Day when you wear any sports team logo to Chick-fil-A. And don’t forget to watch the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game being played Saturday between Alabama [...]
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Do you have a million dollar home in Williamsburg VA ? Are you thinking of selling it ? You may want to study the chart below before you list your home for sale. As a Realtor a question I am asked multiple times daily is “How is the real estate market in Williamsburg” ? It [...]
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Students attending Williamsburg/James City County Public Schools achieved all-time highs on their Standards of Learning (SOL) test results in every subject tested by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2009, as the following official Virginia Department of Education test results show: 2008-09 SOL RESULTS FOR W-JCC All Students in English/Reading = 91% (+2 over 2007-08) All [...]
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According to recent post on Richmond Biz Sense. There are is talk on the street that The Golf Club at Brickshire in , a public/private golf course in New Kent County, VA, might be sold to another chain of golf courses. The current owner, Blue Green Golf, might be in the process of selling the [...]
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