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ICYMI: Colonial Williamsburg under contract to sell land, Five Forks Harris Teeter opens, New York Times and more

Sarah Fearing
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With dozens of headlines every day, it’s easy to miss some here and there.

Get caught up and in on the conversation with this list of most-read stories from the past week.

Colonial Williamsburg historic area lands could become residential property

The former site of a Colonial Williamsburg archaeological investigation might become the location for new homes. READ MORE

Lots on Scotland Street designated as historic area might be rezoned after Colonial Williamsburg sold part of the land to Julius Dell. (WYDaily/Courtesy City of Williamsburg)
Lots on Scotland Street designated as historic area might be rezoned after Colonial Williamsburg sold part of the land to Julius Dell. (WYDaily/Courtesy City of Williamsburg)

This grocery store will have its grand opening in Five Forks this week

It’s the moment some Williamsburg area residents have been waiting for: The Harris Teeter in Five Forks is opening. READ MORE

Farm Fresh stores across Greater Williamsburg have closed. (WYDaily/Tom Davis)
Farm Fresh stores across Greater Williamsburg closed in April 2018, including one in Five Forks. That store reopened in April 2019. (WYDaily/Tom Davis)

This Settlers Market store is closing

A family-owned-and-operated sports memorabilia store in Williamsburg is closing after 18 years in business. READ MORE

New Concept Sports and Gifts at Settlers Market on Monticello Avenue will close April 23. (WYDaily/Courtesy Google Maps)
New Concept Sports and Gifts at Settlers Market on Monticello Avenue will close April 23. (WYDaily/Courtesy Google Maps)

The New York Times highlights Historic Triangle in new article

Earlier this year, the Williamsburg area landed in the 12th position on The New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2019 guide. READ MORE

The archaeological dig site inside the Jamestown Memorial Church has been filled in with stone dust to preserve the site underneath while allowing Jamestown Rediscovery to prepare for a 2019 commemoration exhibit inside the church. (WYDaily/Sarah Fearing)
The archaeological dig site inside the Jamestown Memorial Church has been filled in with stone dust to preserve the site underneath while allowing Jamestown Rediscovery to prepare for a 2019 commemoration exhibit inside the church. (WYDaily/Sarah Fearing)

Dane Fischer named new W&M men’s basketball coach

William & Mary Director of Athletics Samantha K. Huge announced on Tuesday that Dane Fischer will serve as the 31st head men’s basketball coach in Tribe history. Fischer, a 16-year coaching veteran, comes to W&M after spending the last four seasons as the top assistant at George Mason. READ MORE

Dane Fischer (WYDaily/Courtesy Tribe Athletics)
Dane Fischer (WYDaily/Courtesy Tribe Athletics)
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Sarah Fearing
Sarah Fearing
Sarah Fearing is the Assistant Editor at WYDaily. Sarah was born in the state of Maine, grew up along the coast, and attended college at the University of Maine at Orono. Sarah left Maine in October 2015 when she was offered a job at a newspaper in West Point, Va. Courts, crime, public safety and civil rights are among Sarah’s favorite topics to cover. She currently covers those topics in Williamsburg, James City County and York County. Sarah has been recognized by other news organizations, state agencies and civic groups for her coverage of a failing fire-rescue system, an aging agriculture industry and lack of oversight in horse rescue groups. In her free time, Sarah enjoys lazing around with her two cats, Salazar and Ruth, drinking copious amounts of coffee and driving places in her white truck.

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