by Jeff Maisey | Dec 19, 2016 | News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey Virginia Senator Mark Warner today exchanged a friendly wager with Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. Should Old Dominion University lose its December 23 football game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, Sen Warner will...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 18, 2016 | News & Views, Robotham
By Tom Robotham Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant? ~ Henry David Thoreau Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about empathy. We tend to regard it as a quality that some people have and others...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 18, 2016 | Horton, News & Views
WHY I AM THANKFUL THIS CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY SEASON It is that time of year. Christmas and the Holiday Season are, once again, upon us. And, I got to thinking, there is so much that I am thankful for. First, I thank the Creator for allowing me to be here for 76...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 16, 2016 | Travel
By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones Virginia has caught quite a beer buzz in the past few years! Since July 2012 when breweries were able to begin selling beer by the glass directly to the public in on-site tasting rooms, thanks to State Bill 604, Virginia has seen...
by Jeff Maisey | Dec 14, 2016 | Drink, News, News & Views
By Staff O’Connor Brewing Company won its second consecutive Golden Tap Award on December 13 with a total score of 23.5 points. They were followed by Smartmouth Brewing Company (19 points), Alewerks Brewing (15.5 points), Big Ugly Brewing Company (14.5 points) and...