Luray Main St old
Today In History

Severely shocked

July 18, 1889 — During the thunderstorm last Wednesday evening several of the family of Mr. Chas. H. O’Neal, of this place, were severely shocked. Mrs. O’Neal was painfully stunned and did not recover for […]
Luray panoramic
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Dovel nominated

July 17, 1965 — I.R. Dovel Sr., 58, of Luray, was nominated as the Republican candidate for the 20th Virginia Senatorial District at a district convention held at the Page County Court House Friday night […]
Old country road
Today In History

A sad parting

July 16, 1987 — Nelson Long leaned against a weathered fence and gestured to a calf nestled serenely in the corner of a stall on his Stony Man farm. He grimaced to choke back the tears. […]