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Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online New Evidence suggests the settlers at Jamestown, Virginia in 1609-1610 resorted to cannibalism in the face of a harsh winter with a shortage of food stock. Archeologists working closely with the Smithsonian have made the discovery after careful analysis of human remains unearthed at the site in 2012. William Kelso of the Jamestown Rediscovery Project at Preservation Virginia, and his archeological colleagues have been working at...

JAMESTOWN CENTER OPENS March 28, 2013!!! ELOY, Ariz., March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamestown Center, located at 3755 W. Houser Rd., Eloy, Arizona 85131, an Arizona state approved medical cannabis dispensary is NOW OPEN. Located between Phoenix and Tucson off Highway 10 at Exit 203, Jamestown Center will serve the surrounding areas of Casa Grande, Maricopa, Coolidge, Florence, Marana as well as the Phoenix and Tucson areas. Jamestown Center will dispense lab tested cannabis to...

WARWICK, R.I., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Devotees of colonial and early American history have heretofore had to pursue their passion piecemeal, flitting from website to website to discover the latest news, information and events related to this fascinating era that holds so many captive. Now, with the launch of ColonialAmerica.com, all of the above and more can be accessed in one central location. The new web portal will offer visitors a smorgasbord of features focusing on the...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The festive and timeless allure of Greater Williamsburg creates unforgettable holiday memories. Consider these seven ways to experience the region this year: Carol through the Past: Join an evening of caroling with Governor Yeardley at Historic Jamestown's A Christmas Be Mery evening program before witnessing the firing of the Christmas guns on Jamestown Island. Dance Minuets: Visit the historic Governor's Palace ballroom for A...

Town gears up for Saturday, October 15th charity concert to be held in downtown Jamestown, NC Jamestown, NC (PRWEB) October 02, 2011 Jamestown Swing, a fully recognized 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2009 to raise funds and awareness for select charities through high profile special events, is on track to break attendance and fundraising records for its October 15th charity concert benefiting YMCA “We Build Campaign”. This incredible group of volunteers and...

The entire length of Gannaway Drive (from Main Street to Ragsdale Road) will be blocked off, turning downtown Jamestown into a gigantic concert venue. Jamestown, NC (PRWEB) September 03, 2011 Jamestown Swing, a non-profit organization established in 2009 to market Jamestown, NC and raise funds and awareness for the YMCA “We Build People” campaign through high profile special events, has announced its 2011 charity event will be held Saturday, October 15th from 3pm-10pm in...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich Corporation's (NYSE: GR) cargo systems facility will be honored by a visit from North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple today. The Governor will speak to employees and participate in the Goodrich Foundation presentation of a $22,000 check to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center. The check is being donated in support of future science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses for nursing students to further their education in the...

JAMESTOWN, Va., June 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA researchers are helping archaeologists at Historic Jamestowne learn more about North America's first settlers. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090608/DC29193) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists have discovered a piece of slate in an abandoned well that was filled by 1611. The tablet is covered with sketches of New World birds, flowers, a tree and...

By Randal Edgar A total of $339,555 has been donated to the town for conservation purposes by 29 individuals, says Town Administrator Bruce R. Keiser, after the local land trust withheld its donation. JAMESTOWN -- When they voted unanimously last year to protect 145 acres of farmland, residents thought that about a fifth of the $9.3- million price for the development rights was going to be covered by the local land trust. That scenario fell through when the land trust -- saying the town...

Blood drives: The Rhode Island Blood Center conducts blood drives at the South County Donor Center, 14 Woodruff Ave., Narragansett, each Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Anyone donating blood at any of the center's locations during the last two weeks of July will be entered into a drawing for two pairs of tickets to the Newport Folk Festival, Aug. 2; and three pairs of tickets to the Newport Jazz Festival,...