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Wilford Kale

DNA analysis also showed that one of the men buried at Jamestown was born illegitimately, which in the 17th century was quite scandalous in families of high status.

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DNA analysis finds answers to mystery — and a bit of a scandal — in Jamestown remains

September 7, 2024 at 9:40 a.m.

DNA analysis also showed that one of the men buried at Jamestown was born illegitimately, which in the 17th century was quite scandalous in families of high status.

“Virginia’s Revolutionary Histories & Beyond" is the third conference in the five-year "For 2026" series that marks the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence.

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Virginia’s Revolutionary history highlighted at upcoming conference

September 4, 2024 at 1:54 p.m.

“Virginia’s Revolutionary Histories & Beyond" is the third conference in the five-year "For 2026" series that marks the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence.

Another readable Churchill book and more book picks by Wilford Kale.

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Kale on Books: New tome on Churchill brings a new perspective

September 4, 2024 at 1:19 p.m.

Another readable Churchill book and more book picks by Wilford Kale.

Construction on what would one day be known as Zable Stadium at Cary Field started 90 years ago.

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From farm to football: A look back at the beginnings of William & Mary’s Zable Stadium

August 28, 2024 at 2:22 p.m.

Construction on what would one day be known as Zable Stadium at Cary Field started 90 years ago.

A $416,207 grant from the National Park Service will be used to replace the west steps on the portico side of the Wren.

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Federal funding will go to replace steps of W&M’s historic Wren Building

August 27, 2024 at 6:01 p.m.

A $416,207 grant from the National Park Service will be used to replace the west steps on the portico side of the Wren.

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Kale on Books: Tales of presidents, politics and some Virginia history

August 24, 2024 at 1:56 p.m.

Wilford Kale's latest book picks.

A William & Mary alumnus found that English classical scholar and playwright Richard Paul Jodrell had been given an honorary degree on Feb. 6, 1786.

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William & Mary alumnus uncovers previously unknown honorary degree given in 18th century

August 21, 2024 at 11:57 a.m.

A William & Mary alumnus found that English classical scholar and playwright Richard Paul Jodrell had been given an honorary degree on Feb. 6, 1786.

After two years of success with his Richmond Road store, Cookie Chris has opened a second store in Short Pump.

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Williamsburg’s Cookie Chris opens 2nd store, this time close to grandma near Richmond

August 19, 2024 at 10:58 a.m.

After two years of success with his Richmond Road store, Cookie Chris has opened a second store in Short Pump.

Yorktown was notable for its affordable rental venue at $7,737, with moderate costs in floral and decorations at $2,382.

Yorktown among most affordable US cities for weddings

August 12, 2024 at 10:17 a.m.

Yorktown was notable for its affordable rental venue at $7,737, with moderate costs in floral and decorations at $2,382.

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Kale on Books: A war hero becomes spy during WWII; plus reads for film, musical and history buffs

August 8, 2024 at 12:22 p.m.

Bookcases continue to be filled with new accounts of the beginning of World War II and/or the myths and truths behind Pearl Harbor and related Japanese espionage. Ronald Drabkin’s first...

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