WILLIAMSBURG -- Two popular musical talents bring romance to Colonial Williamsburg’s Kimball Theatre in February.

From W&M Athletics WILLIASBURG -- William & Mary senior forward Quinn McDowell was named one of 10 finalists for the 2011-12 Lowe's Senior CLASS Men's Basketball Award, honoring student-athletes who excel both on and off the court. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence - community, classroom, character and competition.

JAMES CITY – Officials are concerned about a proposed Dominion high-voltage transmission line that will cut across the county.

JAMES CITY -- A new attraction is coming to the county after the Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously agreed to allow a private firm to put in a new zip line and high-ropes course at Freedom Park.

HAMPTON — Shelby Hamm just missed out on all-state honors at last year’s indoor track meet, placing 10th in the pole vault at the Group AA meet.

Monsignor Michael McCarron’s withdrawal of the 9,000-crypt mausoleum in front of St. Bede Catholic Church is joyous news. But it comes with a big caveat.

JAMES CITY — The supervisors grappled with a $6.5 million shortfall for schools at their budget work session Saturday. (It’s actually $7.5 million, but $1 million is already in play for cuts.)

WILLIAMSBURG — When every penny counts, there’s an extra $25,000+ available yearly to WJC Schools in Medicaid reimbursements. But six years ago, officials quit filing for it.

WILLIAMSBURG — Despite lean budgets, city officials for two years haven’t considered raising the 54-cent realty tax rate.

WILLIAMSBURG — Superintendent Steven Constanstino is clearing house at central office. Not to cut the budget, but to meet the strategic plan.