Ninde News Archives

Northern Neck artist Bill Martz will present a special exhibit of more than 30 paintings made at the George Washington Birthplace National Monument April 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and April 6, noon-4 p.m. in the Log ... via Fredericksburg.com

“There is a lot of time and effort put in to preparing for an opening.”

The Wegmans Food Markets at Potomac Center in eastern Prince William County will open on June 8, corporate officials announced Thursday. via Potomac News

“Having family here is like having part of home with you. You don't feel like you're out of place and missing something.”

A universal theme among soldiers serving in the Middle East is missing the folks back home. via Fredericksburg.com

A former Sunday school teacher from New Jersey who was arrested in Midlothian, Virginia, for killing his family in 1971 has died. via WTVR Richmond

“There's a confirming acceptance of that image”

When a casting company recently looked to West Virginia hollows for extras to play inbred degenerates, state leaders were loud and clear: Go elsewhere for your negative stereotypes. via Fredericksburg.com

“One of the best defenses against being poisoned in the pasture is to have really superb pastures”

Your horse has a stomachache and you can't figure out why. You walked him for 20 minutes after that workout, didn't give him water until he was cool. via Fredericksburg.com

“Stories have lots of good entry points for readers.”

For the third time in four years, the Eastern Shore News has been judged to be the best newspaper in its statewide circulation group for reporting, photography and page design. via Eastern Shore News

“Within 30 seconds of that warning going out from this office it goes on the weather radio and it will tone alert the radio”

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service are set to co-sponsor Tuesday's "Tornado Preparedness Day." At 9:45am the annual statewide tornado drill will take place. via WTKR-TV Norfolk

“And we've turned people down. We've always wanted decent users, not just to fill it up with ugly buildings and dump trucks.”

"They are putting up buildings quicker than I can count them," Joe Krettler, general manager of Keystone Automotive Industries, said about an explosion of industrial growth at James River Commerce ... via Williamsburg Magazine

“Your neighbors will respect you and troubles will neglect you if you ensure a designated driver is behind the wheel of every car leaving your party”

"May The Road Rise Up To Meet You." That's the opening line of a universally famous Irish blessing. via WTVR Richmond

“People are so fascinated with trains”

Norfolk Southern's police force monitors miles of railway tracks and rail yards, enforcing laws and protecting property. via Roanoke Times

“Reasonably believing that Keller posed a threat, it was appropriate to shoot Keller with the Taser”

A public hearing on the $61 million incentives package for a proposed Kalahari Resort in Celebrate Virginia won't happen until April 8. The hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday, but City Manager Phillip ... via The Free Lance-Star

The General Assembly this week approved forming a committee to study privatization the three state terminals in Hampton Roads . via Hampton Roads Daily Press

Lester Edward French, 71, of Dumfries, formerly of Colonial Beach, died at his home Monday, March 3, 2008. via Fredericksburg.com

“I think it would strengthen the third leg in a three-legged stool”

Supervisors Peer into Future Members of the Board of Supervisors address Committee for Dulles on "Loudoun County, Today and Tomorrow." By Mike DiCicco February 26, 2008 Scott York was to be the only guest ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

These soldiers are not kicking down doors, battling insurgents or dodging roadside bombs. via The Free Lance-Star