Archive for July, 2010

By Lynne Hale We all make bone-headed mistakes. They’re good for us; usually we learn from them and change our actions so that we don’t keep doing the same stupid thing, with the same stupid results. Shopping for any clothing is something that I find about as appealing as a trip to the dentist for a... »

It started with a desire to eat real Southern food, to revisit my roots, to “go back home to Georgia.” And so I did. Bill and I took a little 1,265-mile round trip to get our Georgia fix. It took a bit of convincing to get my husband enthused about the idea. But once he located... »

Karalee Anne Buckhoff and Trevan Joseph Reeves were married on July 8 in the Washington, D.C., Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buckhoff of Statesboro, Ga., and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Buckhoff of Statesboro and Mr. and Mrs.... »

CAVE SPRING–Even the 79 percent humidity and threat of thunderstorms was not enough to deter Cave Spring residents from raising money to fight pediatric cancer last weekend. They, along with children and adults throughout Southwestern Virginia, set up old-fashioned lemonade stands for Anthem LemonAid. Cups of lemonade were sold for $1 each, and 100 percent... »

Troutville’s Friends of the Park is holding its first Farmers Market Fiesta Saturday, July 24 in Shelter B at the Town Park on Lee Highway (US 11). Farmers Market vendors will be giving out samples of their good—mini sliders, fruit pizza, blueberry smoothies and more. Crafters also will be giving demonstrations that morning. The Farmers Market... »

VINTON–To wedding guests, the ceremony and reception often seem flawless. Unless they have experienced it first hand, however, they have no idea what is going on behind-the-scenes. The cold feet, the anxiety, the hurried last-minute touch-ups and modifications. The sometimes-frantic search for a missing flower girl, or even a misplaced groom. For the wedding... »

SALEM – Charred wood, shards of blackened glass and water-streaked walls surround a single pink silk rose in the midst of the rubble that until Monday night was Certified Truck and Auto Services in Salem. The family-owned repair business burned overnight July 19, in a blaze the Salem Fire Marshal determined started in a large... »

CRAIG – Several Forest Service roads in Craig County may be temporarily closed during repair work this summer. The Craig roads are Forest Service 180, South Prong of Bald Mountain; FS 604.2, Peaceful Valley East, and FS 5008, Bunch Fields. Two forest roads closed for repairs since January, FS 257, Tub Run, and FS 229, Mill... »

The public is invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway while retracing the history of America’s most popular roadway during three programs that will be held at the Peaks of Otter beginning this weekend. National Park Service rangers will trace the history of the Parkway from its inception to the present... »

Allen Ginger thought he had a chance to make the golf team at Lord Botetourt this year, but he’s not going to bet $10,000 on it. That’s how much money Allen stood to lose if he decided playing high school athletics was more important than picking up a check for 10 grand. Ginger, a rising... »