Today In History
‘Let there be light’
April 21, 1887 — The Town Council in accord with one of nature’s first decrees has said “let there be light” and have erected lamps and provided oil for that purpose, but it seems that […]
Month: April 2024
Today In History
Poultry pays
April 20, 1911 — Mr. C.L. Shenk, proprietor of the Page Valley Poultry Yard, expects to enlarge his plant to enable him to meet the demands of his trade, which this year has been unprecedentedly […]
Business
The rise, fall and recovery of Blue Ridge Bank
Luray-based bank holds seven-figure impact on local tax base PUBLISHER’s DISCLAIMER: The writer holds multiple accounts with the Luray branch of Blue Ridge Bank and owns less than 500 shares of Blue Ridge Bankshares. Blue […]
Today In History
Bryant resigns
April 19, 1990 — Stanley Mayor J. Vance Bryant will resign May 1 because he is moving outside the town limits. According to Town Manager Martha Graves, Vice Mayor Charles Buracker will become acting mayor […]
Luray
Municipal elections in Luray shaping up two months before candidate deadline
GOP primary for U.S. Senate race set for June 18 By Randy Arrington LURAY, April 18 — In two months, ballots for the 2024 general election will be finalized. With the June 18 deadline for […]
Athlete Of The Week
Foster goes 3-for-3 and pitches four solid innings
~ PVN staff report SHENANDOAH, April 15 — Senior Jordan Foster went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate against Rappahannock on Monday. He knocked in a sixth-inning run to help secure the 9-6 Bull Run District win. […]