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2 men arrested in theft of vehicles
The Virginia Gazette – 56 mins ago

YORK -- The Sheriff's Office has arrested two men in connection with the theft of two vechicles, one of them from New Jersey. Full Story »
Council aproves 4-person rule
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:26 am ET

WILLIAMSBURG -- How little difference a year makes. Full Story »
Supes scratch on golf course deal
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:26 am ET

JAMES CITY – Although they briefly considered it Tuesday night, the Board of Supervisors would not authorize a bid for the Colonial Golf Course at next Thursday's foreclosure auction. Full Story »
3 arrested in thefts from cars
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:25 am ET

YORK -- Late on the night of Nov. 21 and early the next morning, several vehicles in the lower York neighborhoods of Marlbank, Edgehill, Tabb Woods and Carys Chapel were rummaged through and items stolen. Full Story »
Up to 87 houses could hold 4
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:25 am ET

WILLIAMSBURG — City Council remains intent on modifying the 3-person rule in neighborhoods near the college campus, despite unified opposition by the Planning Commission. Full Story »
Pottery holds a festive luncheon
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:25 am ET

JAMES CITY -- For three years the Williamsburg Pottery has rolled out the red (and green) carpet to seniors served by the Salvation Army. Full Story »
This nice guy won't finish last
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:25 am ET

WILLIAMSBURG -- Accomplished pianist. Active in his church. Genuinely nice guy. All these accurately describe Jonathan Grimes. Full Story »
Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade rescheduled for this Saturday
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:25 am ET

December 7, 2009 Full Story »
Simon Property Group to buy Prime Outlets
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:25 am ET

Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Simon Property Group Inc. said today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy all of the outlet shopping center business of Prime Outlets Acquisition Co. and certain of its affiliated entities in a transaction valued at about $2.33 billion, including the assumption of Prime Outlets' existing indebtedness and preferred stock. Full Story »
31st Annual Colonial Half Marathon
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:24 am ET

The 31 st Annual Colonial Half Marathon will be held on February 28, 2010. Run through the beautiful campus of William and Mary, historic Colonial Williamsburg, and the scenic Carter’s Grove County Road. This hilly Half Marathon begins at 1 pm and the 5k at 1:10 pm. Full Story »
Norment seeks to oust crasher
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:24 am ET

Well before the couple snuck into a White House state dinner, local officials had their doubts about Tareq and Michaela Salahi. Full Story »
Even School Board dislikes 3 options
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:24 am ET

JAMES CITY — School Board members knew that using socioeconomic diversity as a redistricting criteria would be challenging, but the result is worse than they thought. Full Story »
Higher fees eyed to cover localities
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:24 am ET

Unprecedented state budget cuts will force all three localities to scramble this winter to raise fees rather than realty taxes. Full Story »
Federal grand jury indicts local attorney
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:24 am ET

NORFOLK -- A federal grand jury has indicted a 79-year-old attorney from Williamsburg over allegations he made false declarations in a bankruptcy case and a false oath in a bankruptcy proceeding. Full Story »
Link revealed between shooting, gun theft
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:24 am ET

YORK -- A June shooting at a home in Lackey appears to be connected to the theft of 20 firearms from Winfree Firearms on Route 17. Full Story »
Former W&M professor a finalist for college presidency
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:23 am ET

Rod Smolla, a former professor at the College of William & Mary and a widely known expert on the First Amendment, is one of three finalists to become president of Furman University. Full Story »
Firefighter helped douse own home
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:23 am ET

GLOUCESTER — In an ironic twist, a Williamsburg firefighter battled a fire Friday night at his own house. Full Story »
Laycock on brink of 200th victory
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:23 am ET

WILLIAMSBURG — Jimmye Laycock has never been big on accolades for himself. Full Story »
Assistant WJC supt. is Michigan finalist
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:23 am ET

JAMES CITY — Superintendent Gary Mathews is hoping to secure a new job by the end of the school year, but another high-ranking WJC administrator may beat him out the door. Full Story »
Zeidler ponders end to council tenure
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:23 am ET

WILLIAMSBURG — Next spring’s City Council elections could signal the end of an era. Full Story »
Home of the holidays
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:23 am ET

The official beginning of the Christmas season in great Williamsburg begins this weekend with an dizzying schedule of events, capped by Sunday's annual Grand Illumination at Colonial Williamsburg. Full Story »
W&M students get help to fight eviction warnings
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:22 am ET

WILLIAMSBURG -- College of William & Mary students cited last week over alleged violations of the city's 3-person rule will get some free legal help. Full Story »
Meet W&M's Prince of pick-offs
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:22 am ET

WILLIAMSBURG -- B.W. Webb has a knack for taking what belongs to others, especially on the football field. Full Story »
Food spread thin at charity pantries
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:22 am ET

Lingering effects of the recession and a steady increase in demand for help have left food pantries in greater Williamsburg spread mighty thin. Full Story »
Travel and games slow ticket sales
The Virginia Gazette – Fri Dec 11, 11:22 am ET

WILLIAMSBURG — While many shoppers spent Black Friday pillaging department stores, perhaps the best deal in town was found at Zable Stadium. Full Story »