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Norfolk-based country-rock troubadour Mike Aiken will release "Hula Girl Highway," his follow-up to the critically acclaimed "Just Add Salt," on Tuesday.

“Recent news reports that the Williamsburg Pottery is for sale are false. We are exploring the sale of our land holdings.”

The president and CEO of the Williamsburg Pottery said Friday that "we have no plans to sell the Pottery" business. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“This parcel of land is a veritable blank slate for development”

The Williamsburg Pottery has put up a "For Sale" sign online. A Web site for U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management, trumpets the Pottery and about 1,200 acres that have "attracted entrepreneurs, ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“That's when I became extremely interested”

Shawn Boyer was helping a friend search online for an internship when he spotted a business opportunity. via Fredericksburg.com

“If I didn't get into this program, I probably would have to sell some land.”

Isaac N. Jones III - most people know him as Buddy - lives on a farm that has been in his family for about 150 years. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“Where we go from here as to facility quality and impact on educational programming, I cannot say at this time”

Williamsburg-area schools would get substantially less funding than officials planned for the upcoming fiscal year if the James City County budget proposal released Friday is approved. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“This contest is a great way to engage our youth to discuss and learn about personal safety. We hope to receive even more submissions next year from Virginia's fifth graders as this is a most worthwhile opportunity and lesson for the classroom.”

Home > News Releases > 04-08-08 VIRGINIA FIFTH GRADERS PLACE IN FIRST ANNUAL "MISSING CHILDREN'S POSTER CONTEST" Tidewater Youth's Entry Goes on to Compete Nationally RICHMOND Four Virginia students took top ... via Vsp.state.va.us

Transformers, Wookies and menacing Superguns may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about provocative sculpture. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

In honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week the office of the Hampton Commonwealth's Attorney and Victim-Witness Program would like to invite all crime victims, witnesses and concerned citizens to attend a ... via WAVY-TV Portsmouth

White House hopefuls Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain were questioning the two men who are the face of the U.S.-led Iraq war at high-profile congressional hearings Tuesday as the unpopular ... via New York Times

“The idea is to take all the input and on that last day you've got a plan on paper”

Vacant land at the Eastern State Hospital site in James City County, long lusted after for its development potential, will be the subject of a community discussion this month as the state considers new uses for ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press

On April 25, 2007, an estimated 250,000 individuals from over 5,000 companies wore their sneakers to work for the first ever Start! Walking At Work Day. via WPTE-FM Virginia Beach

The 12th annual Virginia Arts Festival begins this month and runs though May 26. via Williamsburg Magazine

Police have arrested a 24-year-old Williamsburg man in connection with a weekend shooting outside the Library Tavern March 22. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“The unmistakable message you get from looking at our pattern of water use is that lots of people are still using a huge amount of water for irrigation that seems to be more than needed”

James City residents' fondness for watering their front lawns has led county supervisors to suggest tough constraints could be in the offing. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

Scramble down the bank of the Rappahannock River in historic Fredericksburg and perch on a shoreline rock. via Staunton News Leader

“The more guns you have in situations like this, the greater chance you have of an innocent bystander being shot or injured”

On May 12, 2006, on a quiet stretch of Chickahominy Road, the guns may have seemed like a good idea to Kareem Landers, Andre Meekins and Lamars Meekins. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

The Williamsburg Outlet Mall, 6401 Richmond Road, Lightfoot, will have photos and visits with the Easter Bunny from 4-7 p.m. today and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“The assistance of Accomack County residents with providing information to the census takers will be greatly appreciated”

Accomack County Public Schools this year increased the number of people it will send out to conduct a door-to-door census, the results of which become part of an equation that determines how much state funding ... via Eastern Shore News