'Canes Blasted By Virginia In Orange Bowl Finale (WFTV 9 Orlando) Jameel Sewell completed 20-of-25 passes for 288 yards and one touchdown, also adding 28 yards and one score on eight rushes as 23rd-ranked Virginia steamrolled Miami-Florida, 48-0, in the final game at the historic Orange Bowl....more...On this page (The Hook) The great divide Unlike every other state, in Virginia cities and counties are completely separate entities. The downside of that arrangement is that regional issues can involve many players....more... 'Canes blasted by Virginia in Orange Bowl finale (The Sports Network) 'Canes blasted by Virginia in Orange Bowl finale...more... Lawson Schmidt (Richmond Times-Dispatch) WEEMS, VA. -- The marriage of Miss Lolita Kingsbury Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Jeffers Schmidt Jr. of Irvington, Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hugh Kane of Richmond, to Adam Thompson Lawson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Thompson Lawson III of Charlotte, North Carolina, took place October 13, 2007, at Historic Christ Church. The Reverend Doctor Henry John Postel officiated....more... Daytrips to the Hinterlands (The Hook) Scottsville - 30 minutes south- When you're tubing down the James River, living really is easy. Let James River Runners (286-2338) or James River Reeling and Rafting (286-4386) arrange the trip....more... HOUSING (The Hook) APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1 bdrm apt. available immed. short or long-term lease, partially furnished, central air, jacuzzi, convenient, deck, private, all utilities included, $785.00/month, call 434-981-5419 and leave message....more... Vineyards and Wineries (The Hook) Afton Mountain Vineyards - Located on a beautiful spread in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, this mom and pop vineyard makes Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, a "Sweet Afton" dessert wine and, (yes, Sideways fans) one of the area's only Pinot Noirs....more... What do you think? (The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star) By HANK KURZ Jr. CHARLOTTESVILLE--The last thing Virginia needs in its home-stretch push for an unexpected berth in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game will be awaiting the Cavaliers at Miami's historic Orange Bowl tomorrow night....more... BRIEFS: NEWS NEAR YOU (Richmond Times-Dispatch) HanoverHanover County does not pick up leaves, but county officials note that several options are available for residents. Loose leaves and yard waste, including limbs less than 4 inches in diameter and less than 6 feet in length, are accepted free of charge at the Mechanicsville Solid Waste Convenience Center on Verdi Lane, open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and at the U.S. 301 Landfill Yard ......more... |