They promised passage to the New World, as well as a house, food, clothing ... into Chesapeake Bay and anchored at the mouth of the James River. There the colonists established their new settlement.

Spots along the James River — including Huguenot Flatwater, Pony Pasture and Dock Street — closed down Monday, Feb. 17 as water levels continue to rise. According to river experts, the river is up to ...