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
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
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
Story by Nikki Clifton, contributing writer The Westmoreland County School Board convened Jan. 23 for a special budget work session. The amended budget for calendar year 2012-13 asks for $18.6 million. That’s $1.6 million more than the original amount before maintenance, transportation, health expenditures and other requests were added to make the district more financially viable. The meeting focus was how new funds would be allocated for the county’s salaried
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
By Nathaniel Cline Washington & Lee (W&L) Senior Raymond Johnson looked disappointed after a recent loss at Northumberland a week ago during the Border Brawl of the Buoy. The team won the meet, but it was a loss soley for Johnson. However he had a chance to help his team in the final match against Nottoway leading 38-36 at the Northumberland Duals. With some crafty moves, Johnson pinned his fellow
Standings VBB: Lancaster’s (15-1, 4-0), Essex (14-2, 4-1), Northumberland (12-3, 3-1), Rappahannock (6-6, 1-3), Washington & Lee (5-8, 1-4) and Colonial Beach (4-13, 1-4) VGB: Lancaster (13-3, 3-1), Northumberland (11-1, 3-1), Colonial Beach (11-6, 3-2), Rappahannock (9-3, 3-1), Washington & Lee (8-5, 2-3) and Essex (4-11, 0-5) JVBB: Lancaster (3-1), Essex (4-1), Northumberland (4-0), Rappahannock (0-5), Washington & Lee (2-3) and Colonial Beach (2-3) JVGB: Lancaster (2-2), Essex (2-3), Northumberland
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 photos by Nikki Clifton, Contributing Writer The building was flooded with excitement and smiles as pet owners brought their pets to The Westmoreland County Animal Shelter on Dec. 17. The shelter opened its doors wide for the annual “Santa Paws” fundraiser for pets to meet Santa and have their pictures taken. GlebeHarborresident Debbie Polly, has three rescue animals in her home and said she wouldn’t have it
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 Amanda Ault, Associate Editor After announcing its temporary closing two
Story and photo by Nikki Clifton, contributing writer January 19 marked the
By Nathaniel Cline The Colonial Beach Lady Drifters gave their district rival
By Nathaniel Cline Washington & Lee (W&L) Senior Raymond Johnson looked disappointed
Story and photo by Nikki Clifton, contributing writer January 19 marked the
Metro Richmond– As motorists gear up for that last minute trip to