Ensconced in a wood-backed booth in The Virginian, we considered lighter fare—a crisp, creamy crabcake sandwich, maybe—but decided that big appetites are the sustaining force behind this social hub. We opted for pure Southern indulgence in the form of a full rack of sweetly smoky ribs in a dollop of homemade barbecue sauce. This is […]
With area streams running 25 percent below normal (as indicated by the glass above), the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) was expected to declare a drought watch, the first of three phases of drought conditions. It means that we all should "voluntarily conserve water at every opportunity." RSWA reports that as of July 18, […]
Soil on Route 29N always seems to be in a state of upheaval, though not always with concrete plans in the works. When we reported last year on this 35-acre Albemarle County site, north of Airport Road, we were told the earth movements were simply to keep active a site plan for an 80,000-square-foot building, […]
Tuesday, July 17Business victory = consumer defeat? All hail the free market! Word today from the office of State Attorney General Bob McDonnell, a Republican, that Directorship magazine, "a prominent publication in the business community," has ranked Virginia No. 2 among these 50 United States for its "pro-business climate." The American Justice Partnership did the […]
Due to a reporting error in a July 3 Government News story, “The soil-slinging begins,” we incorrectly said that incumbent Soil and Water Conservation District directors in Fluvanna County are running uncontested. In fact, only Robert G. Parrish, who is not an incumbent, is running in Fluvanna.
Why has the Blue Moon Diner been beloved for so long? The Huevos Bluemooños must be part of the reason. Order these, any time of day or night, and behold a mountain of potatoes, eggs, cheese and salsa: a glorious mess of flavor and calories. When they ask you what kind of toast you want, […]
Tuesday, July 10TJ in the tabloids Clip this UVA headline: In the recent edition of Weekly World News—”the world’s only reliable newspaper”—tabloid reporters inform us, in a “July 4 Shocker,” that Thomas Jefferson fathered an alien love child! Apparently the greenish creature inherited Jefferson’s strong nose and a permanently attached white wig. Unfortunately, it also […]
Due to a reporting error, the listing for Ash Lawn-Highland’s Fourth of July celebration was mistakenly listed as “free.” The events scheduled for Independence Day were included in the regular price of admission to Ash Lawn-Highland. We hope that the kind folks at Ash Lawn-Highland will forgive the error because, much like freedom, admission isn’t […]
Tuesday, July 31984 UVA sexual assault case stalled The investigation into a 1984 UVA fraternity sexual assault case is on hold, according to an Associated Press report, due to lack of evidence. The case was initially reopened after William Beebe, who later pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated sexual battery, sent a letter of […]
Poplars will have to find a new glen. Construction recently began on the second phase of Poplar Glen, a development of townhomes in Albemarle County on the south side of Ivy Road, near the intersection of the Route 29/250 Bypass and Route 250 West. Owners of the property, Weather Hill Development, are building 28 townhomes […]