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Potomac Supply files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:00 am

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

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Potomac Supply files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:00 am

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

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  • Stratford remembers Lee on his birthday

    Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:00 am

    G. Richard Crozier as General Robert E. Lee

    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

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  • County school board talks budget number

    Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:00 am

    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

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Colonial Beach’s Jo’ Meishia Fulcher avoids Washington & Lee’s Destiny

Dickerson, Drifters taking ‘one game at a time’

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:35 pm

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

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  • Clayton, Johnson earn high honors at Duals

    Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Washington & Lee's Michael Clayton and Raymond Johnson

    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

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  • Around the Northern Neck District: Week of Jan. 25-Feb. 1

    Posted on January 25, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Northern Neck District

    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

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G. Richard Crozier as General Robert E. Lee

Stratford remembers Lee on his birthday

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:00 am

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

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  • VIRGINIA STATE POLICE REMINDING DRIVERS TO BUCKLE UP, DRIVE SOBER AND NOT DRIVE FATIGUED

    Posted on December 21, 2011 at 1:45 pm

    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

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  • Santa ‘Paws’ visits four-legged ‘children’

    Posted on December 21, 2011 at 4:00 am

    Santa Paws

    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

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G. Richard Crozier as General Robert E. Lee

Stratford remembers Lee on his birthday

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:00 am

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

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  • Stratford Hall announces winter operating schedule

    Posted on December 21, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    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.

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  • The ‘Stepford’ country of Singapore

    Posted on December 21, 2011 at 4:00 am

    Singapore

    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

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