Sep 19 '12 Programs in Hampton Roads help seniors stay in their homes Research shows that a person lives longer and healthier by living at home. According to a poll conducted by AARP, about 75% of their membership hopes to stay in their home as they age. In a recent study conducted by Cornell University, an estimated 100,000 people living in nursing homes could be living at home […]
Sep 18 '12 Tide Radio -WYDaily owner expands to North Carolina Davis Media owner of the Tide and WBACH radio stations in Williamsburg is replicating its efforts in the Wilmington NC Market. The company purchased six Wilmington radio stations: WUIN – The Penguin, 98.3FM; WBNE – The Bone, 103.7FM; WLTT & WNTB — The Big Talker, FM 93.7FM and 106.3FM; and WSFM – Bach Radio, 95.9FM […]
Sep 18 '12 Dominion Power offers rebates Dominion Virginia Power is offering rebates to residential customers making home improvements after participating in energy conservation programs. The new programs include a Home Energy Check-up and others offering to test and seal duct work, to tune-up heat pumps and to upgrade heat pumps to more efficient units. In the Home Energy […]
Sep 17 '12 Packards roll into Williamsburg VA for national meet Too bad my dad is not around to see the The Packard Club of America who are hosting their national meet here in Williamsburg VA at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cars and owners were starting to arrive yesterday and will be seen around the area through Friday September 21st, 2012. There will be two […]
Sep 17 '12 Get your blues on at Blues and Brews in Gloucester Oct 6th 2012 Come to Gloucester VA and get your blues on! Saturday, October 6 is the date for Main Street Blues and Brews, Gloucester Main Street Association’s annual blues and beer festival. Blues and Brews has become a very popular – annual event. Five great blues bands, 30 handcrafted microbrews, special dishes from Main Street restaurants, […]
Sep 16 '12 Buy One Get One Free Breakfast Entrée at The Trellis in Williamsburg Good at the Trellis restaurant in Williamsburg VA, Monday through Friday between 8 and 10 am and enjoy a second breakfast entree free with the purchase of your first Go to the new Merchants Square website and click on the Trellis tab under promotions. expires 9/28/2012
Sep 14 '12 Behind on your mortgage payments ? Get up to $30k to sell your short sale home in Hampton Roads Bank of America has launched a nationwide program that offers delinquent mortgage customers increased assistance with relocation expenses of – between $2,500 and $30,000 – at the completion of a qualifying short sale. Qualified homeowners in Williamsburg or Hampton Roads VA who initiate a Preapproved Price Short Sale (without an offer) could be eligible […]
Sep 14 '12 City Council approves changes for Quarterpath The City Council of Williamsburg unanimously approved Zoning and parking changes requested by Riverside Healthcare Association at their meeting on 9/13/2012. The developer asked for the changes to “facilitate the success of the Quarterpath Master Plan.” The changes will allow additional by-right flexibility for developing Quarterpath at Williamsburg as a mixed-use development. Townhouses will now […]
Sep 14 '12 Mortgage rates hold steady at 3.55% The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage held steady this week, staying slightly above the lowest level on record. Low mortgage rates have aided a modest housing recovery. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year loan was unchanged at 3.55 percent. In July, the rate fell to 3.49 percent, […]
Sep 14 '12 Join David Baldacci help Literacy For Life Join international best-selling author David Baldacci in supporting local adult learners at this year’s Reading Between the Wines event. On October 10, 2012, our community will gather to enjoy scrumptious food, delicious wine, an exciting silent auction, and a presentation by David Baldacci. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit Literacy for Life, a […]