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IBM computer named Watson will battle 'Jeopardy' champs for $1 million
L.A. Times Tech BlogAn IBM computer named Watson is taking on two of Jeopardy's top competitors. And to the winner will go $1 million.... -
With apartments gone, historians wonder what is below Harbor Square
HAMPTON — The derelict buildings, playing children and crime associated with the property's seedy visitors are long gone from the former Harbor Square site downtown. But as the city plans to redevelop the 17.7-acre tract — and contractors...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Arts and Culture, Wars and Interventions, Justice System, College of William and Mary
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York seeks regional enterprise zone
The Virginia GazetteYORK Â — With the downsizing of the Dominion Yorktown power station looming and the closure of the Yorktown refinery and Altria tobacco plant a few years ago, York County officials are pursuing a state enterprise zone designation to help attract more...Tags: Realty, York (York, Pennsylvania), James City County, York County (Virginia), Hampton (Hampton, Virginia)
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York man facing 36 sexual assault charges
YORK — A York County man is facing more than 30 felony charges in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile girl more than a decade ago. York-Poquoson deputies on May 4 charged 53-year-old Kenneth C. Vigil, of Edwards Court in Yorktown,...Tags: Assault, York (York, Pennsylvania), Sexual Misconduct, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault
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York School Board continues weighing budget cuts
YORK — The York County School Board will continue its discussions on Wednesday about how to cut $1.74 million from its 2014 budget. The School Board must cut $1.74 million from its $124 million budget because the York County Board of Supervisors...Tags: York (York, Pennsylvania), Health and Safety at Work, Prices, Health Insurance, York County (Virginia)
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Yorktown's Civil War history commemorated May 25-27
YORKTOWN – Colonial National Historical Park will commemorate Yorktown's Civil War history during Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27. Special activities at the park’s Yorktown Battlefield unit include troop encampments, military and surgical...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Wars and Interventions, Gardens and Parks, Yorktown Battlefield, Memorial Day
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Macy Causey, 12, earning respect from adults she races against
SALUDA – The sight of Macy Causey leading almost five laps for the first time in a full-sized stock car delighted many on hand May 4 at Virginia Motor Speedway. Fans were on their feet and the crews of opposing Sportsman Division teams were fist-...
Tags: Saluda, Stock Car Racing, NASCAR, Denny Hamlin, Auto Racing
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Cornerstone set for new museum
The Virginia GazetteYORK – The ARMY advanced at Yorktown on Friday. During a ceremony outside the Yorktown Victory Center attended by local and state officials, the cornerstone of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (ARMY) was dedicated. The 80,000-square-...Tags: Arts and Culture, Museums, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, University of Virginia
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Louisa man charged with scamming Hamilton's ex-wife for pardon
YORK — A man is facing felony charges in York County of bilking an ex-wife of former state delegate Phil Hamilton by promising to get him out of prison through a pardon from President Barack Obama. Joseph J. Yancey, 52, of Louisa County, faces six...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Personal Weapon Control, Barack Obama, Justice System, York County (Virginia)
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Beach music series at Yorktown waterfront launches in June
Once again, a beach music series will give dancers a chance to shag at the historic and picturesque Yorktown waterfront. The Shagging on the Riverwalk Beach Music Concert Series will return June 6 with Band of Oz. It's a free event and the Colonial Shag...
Tags: Music, York (York, Pennsylvania), Mark Roberts, Entertainment
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A cradle of slavery on the York
When the director of the Middle Passage port markers project arrives in Yorktown to give a talk about slavery Friday night, she'll find herself in the perfect place. Though Old Point Comfort and Jamestown can lay claim to the first Africans in English...
Tags: Slavery, Hampton Roads, York (York, Pennsylvania), Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Social Issues
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Rob Labritz Shoots 68 In Local U.S. Open Qualifier
Rob Labritz shot a 2-under par 68 to lead six players who advanced from a U.S. Open local qualifier at the Country Club of Fairfield. Brian Williams (69), Grant Sturgeon (70), Cameron Chottiner of Westport (70), Andrew Gai of Westport (70) and Peter...Tags: Westport, Monroe (Fairfield, Connecticut), Essex (Middlesex, Connecticut), Newtown, Essex (Baltimore, Maryland)
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