Story by Nikki Clifton, Contributing Writer Photos courtesy of Joyce Coates, Peoples Community Bank Relay for Life team If you walked intoWashingtonandLeeHigh School’s cafeteria last Friday night, you may have thought that you were at a sports pep rally. The high school was the site of the Montross area’s Relay for Life event which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. With the room decorated with bales of hay
Story by Nikki Clifton, Contributing Writer Photos courtesy of Joyce Coates, Peoples Community Bank Relay for Life team If you walked intoWashingtonandLeeHigh School’s cafeteria last Friday night, you may have thought that you were at a sports pep rally. The high school was the site of the Montross area’s Relay for Life event which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. With the room decorated with bales of hay
Story by Amanda Ault, Associate Editor The United States Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Virginia granted an order authorizing Potomac Supply use of cash collateral for a limited time period as the Kinsale-based company attempts to reorganize and reopen for business. Judge Douglas O. Tice Jr. granted the emergency motion on Jan. 27 despite reservations from Potomac Supply’s main creditor, Regions Bank. According to court documents, Potomac
Story by Amanda Ault, Associate Editor After announcing its temporary closing two weeks ago, Potomac Supply has now filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Under Chapter 11, Potomac Supply will attempt to reorganize its business structure to pay off creditors and reopen the business. The company filed for bankruptcy last Friday. “All options are on the table that are afforded by this petition,” said Bill Carden, CEO of Potomac Supply. “Our
By Nathaniel Cline One former Westmoreland Little League standout has emerged as the public’s favorite to become the next league president. According to sources close to the decision, Washington & Lee High’s Head Baseball Coach Michael Clark may soon be named the next president of the Westmoreland Little League. This comes after the responsibilities and duties of his former coach and league president Werter Gregory Wright were taken following his
Standings VBB: Lancaster (17-1, 6-0), Essex (15-2, 5-1), Northumberland (13-4, 4-2), Rappahannock (6-8, 1-5), Washington & Lee (5-9, 1-5) and Colonial Beach (4-14, 1-5) VGB: Lancaster (13-3, 3-3), Northumberland (14-2, 5-1), Colonial Beach (11-6, 4-2), Rappahannock (9-3, 4-2), Washington & Lee (8-5, 3-3) and Essex (4-11, 0-6) JVBB: Lancaster (4-2), Essex (4-2), Northumberland (6-0), Rappahannock (0-6), Washington & Lee (3-3) and Colonial Beach (2-4) JVGB: Lancaster (2-4), Essex (3-3), Northumberland
By Nathaniel Cline The Colonial Beach Lady Drifters gave their district rival Washington & Lee a rude awakening in the third week of district play. On Jan. 17, the Lady Drifters went to Montross and defeated the Lady Eagles 61-50. For the past few games, the Colonial Beach girls’ basketball team struggled on offense. However it was the Lady Eagles that struggled against a high scoring performance from the Colonial
Story by Nikki Clifton, Contributing Writer Photos courtesy of Joyce Coates, Peoples Community Bank Relay for Life team If you walked intoWashingtonandLeeHigh School’s cafeteria last Friday night, you may have thought that you were at a sports pep rally. The high school was the site of the Montross area’s Relay for Life event which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. With the room decorated with bales of hay
Story and photo by Nikki Clifton, contributing writer January 19 marked the 205 years since the birth of Robert E. Lee at Stratford Hall. The sesquicentennial celebration of the American Civil War included free admission to the historic site and self-guided tours of the Great House and grounds. Jon Bachman, Educational Events Coordinator, said that taking a trip to Stratford Hall helps make history come alive, and that visitors are
Metro Richmond– As motorists gear up for that last minute trip to the store or to a relative’s house for the upcoming holidays, Virginia State Police urges everyone to click that safety belt, drive sober, and get plenty of sleep. Since Jan. 1, 2011, preliminary figures show that the Virginia State Police Richmond Division (www.vsp.state.va.us/Office_Locations_Map_Div1.shtm) has investigated 77 separate fatal crashes which have taken the lives of 91 individuals; whereas
Story and photo by Nikki Clifton, contributing writer January 19 marked the 205 years since the birth of Robert E. Lee at Stratford Hall. The sesquicentennial celebration of the American Civil War included free admission to the historic site and self-guided tours of the Great House and grounds. Jon Bachman, Educational Events Coordinator, said that taking a trip to Stratford Hall helps make history come alive, and that visitors are
Beginning on Jan. 2, 2012, Stratford Hall will institute its winter operating schedule. The grounds will be open daily to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A grounds pass is $5 for adults and $3 for children. The Great House will be open for tours in January and February only on weekends, holidays and Robert E. Lee’s birthday. The Gift Shop and Café will follow the same schedule.
Story and photos by Jordan Coates, Contributing Writer If you have ever seen the movie “The Stepford Wives,” you will remember the perfect order, appearance, obedience, and cleanliness of the town and its people. What a crazy concept right? No place is that perfect. No, no place is that perfect, but I would argue thatSingaporeis pretty darn close. Singaporehas the world’s highest percentage of millionaire households.Singapore’s economy is heavily
Story by Nikki Clifton, Contributing Writer Photos courtesy of Joyce Coates, Peoples
Story by Amanda Ault, Associate Editor The United States Bankruptcy Court
By Nathaniel Cline One former Westmoreland Little League standout has emerged as
Standings VBB: Lancaster (17-1, 6-0), Essex (15-2, 5-1), Northumberland (13-4, 4-2), Rappahannock
Story by Nikki Clifton, Contributing Writer Photos courtesy of Joyce Coates, Peoples
Story and photo by Nikki Clifton, contributing writer January 19 marked the