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  • hanging in there

    I should have hung a “Gone Fishin” sign on the blog but I kept thinking I’d get back to it in a few days. Tom and I have started a new job together that entails moving a few miles down the road. The move has been delayed (hopefully next weekend will [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2008, 9:11pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • PALIN POWR

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    Posted: September 03, 2008, 11:40pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • qui habitat

    Tonight I ask your prayers for those among us who fight the battles between good and evil, order and chaos, sanity and insanity, truth and deceit, health and sickness, humility and pride, Light and darkness, sobriety and addiction, love and hate, purity and filth. May they take heart, be strengthened [...]
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    Posted: August 15, 2008, 10:44pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • powhatanlife is a wapo blog pick today

    D.C., Maryland and Virginia Blog Directory | washingtonpost.com via kwout [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2008, 6:38pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • somebody tell me this nurse got fired

    1140 WRVA | WRVA.com | WRVA HD | Richmond, VA via kwout UPDATE: Looks like she did get fired, and then some. Nurse charged in Powhatan murder suspect’s foiled escape plot - News - inRich.com via kwout [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2008, 12:04am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • blessed sacrament huguenot benefits from land sale

    Housing Deal Brings Life to Land - Science - redOrbit via kwout The Catholic Diocese of Richmond and the Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity completed a deal yesterday that will boost both the supply of affordable housing in the region and the fortunes of a small parochial school in Powhatan [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2008, 11:58pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • carolina football gets exciting

    … especially for Powhatan fans of Kyle Jolly. Scout.com: Jolly Blocking the Blind Side via kwout [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2008, 11:41pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • ray williams attends pga championship

    Daily Tribune : Fans line Oakland Hills course to see golf greats 08/08/08 via kwout [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2008, 11:35pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • nicholas joyce enrolls at hampden-sydney

    From InRich.com 08-07-08 Nicholas Aubrey Joyce Nick, enrolling with a Dean’s Award, is a graduate of Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot and is the son of Lonnie & Kathy Joyce of Powhatan. [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2008, 11:26pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • lucsious powhatan yarn blog

    This Powhatan blog has some beautiful photos. You can almost feel the yarn. Dyer’s Rants via kwout It was linked here: Knit Happens via kwout [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2008, 11:18pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • david daniels critically injured in sodak bike crash

    The crash occurred on Sunday, Aug. 3rd. The news report doesn’t say whether or not Daniels was on his way to the Sturgis Bike Rally in Sturgis, SoDak. I hope he is having a rapid recovery and is back home by now. Two in critical condition after motorcycle crashes Sunday By Ryan [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2008, 10:23pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • actual innocence

    Del. Lee Ware and Sen. John Watkins of Powhatan both voted for passage of SB 333 Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence for nonbiological evidence which was passed in 2004. I’m not convinced that Dustin Turner (see article below) is as innocent as he claims, since he participated in [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2008, 12:30am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • suspect captured in murder of donald malkemus

    Prayers up for this family. Powhatan murder suspect arrested InRich.com Saturday, Aug 02, 2008 - 05:00 PM A Chesterfield County man accused of killing his uncle in Powhatan County last night was arrested this afternoon about 4 miles away, the Powhatan Sheriff’s Office reports. Deputies arrested David Woodfin Jr, 21, about 1:30 p.m. [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2008, 11:34pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • man wanted in powhatan arrested in franklin

    Knocking on doors and peaking in windows… He should have just said he was employed by the County Assessment office. Officer nabs wanted suspect Tidewater News Friday, August 1, 2008 9:12 AM EDT …Excerpt… FRANKLIN—One of two men whose suspicious behavior attracted the attention of a Franklin police officer on Tuesday turned out to be wanted [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2008, 11:16pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • powhatan couple witness plane crash at beach

    This was the 4th plane pulling a banner to crash in the Myrtle Beach area since June 1st. No serious injuries so far. According to the news report, authorities are trying to determine if there is a “trend”. Seriously. The plane dropped its banner near 21st Avenue South as it [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2008, 10:57pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • the slippery slope from landowner to landholder

    Another Powhatan resident seems to be enjoying the ride by turning over more of his rights as a landowner to the government. I would think a property encumbered by perpetual conservation easements would make it hard to sell in a future that none of us can foresee. It’s like trying to [...]
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    Posted: July 30, 2008, 10:49pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • orchid expert arthur chadwick’s recommendations

    Three species of cattleyas stand out above the rest - Entertainment - inRich.com via kwout [...]
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    Posted: July 30, 2008, 9:58pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • rosa payne’s lemon pound cake

    This one’s a keeper. Rosa Payne of Powhatan had this recipe featured in the RTD’s Recipe Exchange. Lemon Pound Cake Makes 16 servings 1 cup butter, softened ¼ cup vegetable shortening 2 cups granulated sugar 5 eggs, room temperature 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla [...]
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    Posted: July 30, 2008, 9:52pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • goochland powhatan community services

    Full disclosure here: I used to work for this agency as In Home Support. It was challenging at times, but the clients and their families I came to know are some of the most wonderful people God has put on this earth. (I’m thinking of some Momma’s right now who [...]
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    Posted: July 29, 2008, 7:00am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • volunteers needed to help put up fence at fairgrounds

    Hey Powhatan! Some good people have donated fencing materials for the Powhatan County Fair Grounds and your help is needed. At 5:00 p.m. today, Thursday the 24th, volunteers will begin installing the fence and the deadline is tight as the Fair will open on July 29th! We’ll post more details as they [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2008, 4:47pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • blogging from sodak

    I’m blogging from a little town on the Missouri River in South Dakota for a few days with a borrowed Mac laptop. There is a learning curve involved but so far I’m very impressed with it. I haven’t been able to access the email for PowhatanLife.com due to shortsightedness on [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2008, 3:38pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • turner gets 4 months, harris scheduled for 08-13

    Powhatan man sentenced to 4 months in jail Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 - 11:03 AM By JAMIE C. RUFF TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER Charles Turner Jr., who was arrested on a drug possession charge along with former Powhatan County School Board member Germando Harris, was sentenced this morning to four months in jail. In May, [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2008, 3:17pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • cell phone tower trees

    This should appeal to the N.I.M.B.Y. (Not In My Back Yard) crowd. Many of us have come to rely on our cell phones for business and social use and most importantly for emergency use. There are a lot of dead zones in Powhatan that don’t have to be there. Cell-phone towers [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2008, 2:52pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • timeline of a tragedy

    Kathryn Jones and Joseph Owens are dead. Justice must seem a long way off for their families right now. The illegal alien who killed them and the company who employed him are being sued by Ms. Jones’ estate in a case that could set a legal precedent and should serve as [...]
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    Posted: July 22, 2008, 1:55am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • weird news from carolina

    I try to stick to Powhatan news or news that affects us but couldn’t pass this up. Former sheriff Ronald Hewett of Brunswick Co., N.C. is in a boatload of trouble for all sorts of public corruption. When the Grand Jury was investigating he thought up this unique way to keep [...]
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    Posted: July 21, 2008, 9:34pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • diesel costs up 61% for fire dept.

    Reinforcing the argument to DRILL HERE, DRILL NOW, AND DON’T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER! A second-half squeeze - News - inRich.com via kwout Cutting services also is not an option for the Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department. Phil Warner, assistant county fire chief, said the department responds to about 150 calls each [...]
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    Posted: July 21, 2008, 1:07pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • christian audio journal has roots in powhatan

    MARS HILL AUDIO, created through Ken Myers, is located in Charlottesville now, but Powhatan was its first home. Program’s host offers Christian perspective - Entertainment - inRich.com via kwout [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2008, 10:47pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • olivia moore signs with vmi soccer

    Powhatan High School grad and soccer athlete extradonaire, Olivia Moore, has signed a National Letter of Intent with the VMI women’s soccer program. Outstanding! Rockbridge Weekly’s Newsline via kwout [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2008, 10:26pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • immigration hearings grind on

    Story here but, once again, the issue isn’t and never has been immigration. THE issue is illegal entry into the US: Hampton Roads speaks out about immigration issues | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com via kwout This is all I need to know. Previous: va. immigration commission membership va. immigration commission watkins vs. marshall - the warm [...]
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    Posted: July 17, 2008, 2:09pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • joey parrish in court yesterday

    All three suspects in the murder of Tahliek Taliaferro and the wounding of another teen will appear in court on August 27th, 2008. Joey Parrish was in court yesterday on a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges unrelated to the murder. According to the news story, he will be getting [...]
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    Posted: July 17, 2008, 1:34pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • my sincere apology…

    I would like to offer a sincere and heartfelt apology for what happened on this blog yesterday. Comments left on a post about the Powhatan County Fair degenerated into personal attacks on a county resident who probably has no idea that this blog even exists. The entire post and comments [...]
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    Posted: July 17, 2008, 10:42am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • the cheshire cat: are we missing the boat?

    Are we missing the boat? by The Cheshire Cat Powhatan, Virginia The Powhatan County Fair Study Group met and sent a suggestion to the board of supervisors to not fund a fence on the Fairgrounds. One of the reasons was that it was not county owned property. The Powhatan County Fairgrounds has been sitting [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2008, 6:32pm EDT
    by admin

  • friends hang out, remember tahliek

    Powhatan grieves as one - News - inRich.com via kwout [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2008, 5:56pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • duke brown: broadcast meetings on local cable system

    Broadcast Meetings on Local Cable System by Duke Brown Powhatan, Virginia Thomas Jefferson said, “No one more sincerely wishes the spread of information among mankind than I do, and none has greater confidence in its effect towards supporting free and good government.” May 6, 1810. While governments grow in complexity and become more [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2008, 6:53pm EDT
    by admin

  • introducing the cheshire cat

    C. Dickson, here… Blogging is new and rare in Powhatan and I am always urging people to give it a try. Wouldn’t it be great if we had a blogger or two in each district of the County? I am convinced our election results last November would have looked a [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2008, 6:36pm EDT
    by admin

  • we kind of figured this out already

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    Posted: July 13, 2008, 12:52am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • we get the ‘brow and alaska gets this lovely lady

    Alaskan Governor Proposes $1,200 Cut per Tax Payer to Offset Energy Costs - Spank Zone - Hillary Haaawww!!!! Hillary Haaawww!!!! via kwout [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2008, 12:34am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • 4th of july photos - benefit for families of the wounded

    Families of the Wounded Benefit Clicking on the photo will take you to my Picasa photo album. Please bear in mind that I am a terrible photographer. I tend to get caught up in the moment and forget about the camera in my hands. Case in point: There was a flyover [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2008, 12:17am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • fundraiser for shooting victims today at brusters!

    From InRich.com Powhatan - Brewster’s Ice Cream shop in Powhatan County is hosting a fundraiser today from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. for the families of Tahliek Taliaferro, the 18-year-old Powhatan High School student who was shot to death on June 24, and Courtney Jones, 15, who was injured in the [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2008, 11:09am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • bishop helpless

    Washington Times - Bishop knew of abortion plan via kwout Well, let’s see. The Bishop could have told staff that under no circumstances could they assist this girl in getting an abortion. He could have told the girl that while he couldn’t stop her, he would cut off all assistance, he [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2008, 12:17am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • reynolds, j. parrish, e. parrish to be tried together

    This short news blurb is no longer available on the NBC12 website. Thought I’d post it before it disappears altogether. Suspects to be tried together in Powhatan murder case NBC12 News Updated: July 2, 2008 04:12 PM Three suspects in a Powhatan murder case will be tried together. The decision was made during hearing [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2008, 9:18am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • i’ll drink to that

    Senator John Watkins is absolutely right about returning the liquor business to the private sector. By allowing the State to own and monopolize liquor sales, we set a precedent for the Government to take over other businesses. Some would call that Socialism. Liquor Sales on Sunday? CBS 6 - WTVR RICHMOND, Va. (AP) [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2008, 8:53am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • paul barton funeral arrangements

    Paul A. Barton BARTON, Paul A., 55, of Powhatan, passed away June 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Candis Denton Barton; two brothers and sister, George Barton of Henderson, Nevada, Loyd Barton and Charlet LePard, both of Bisbee, Arizona; also numerous nieces and nephews. He was [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2008, 12:36am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • powhatan county law enforcement lends a hand across the river

    Goochland Co. has called on Powhatan four times in the last month to help with high risk arrests. I think that says something about the quality of the officers and their training here in Powhatan. We are proud of you guys. Be careful out there. The Goochland Gazette - Serving Goochland County [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2008, 12:31am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • fort monroe, freedom fortress

    Jerry Fuhrman at the blog From On High, offers up some fascinating background on Old Point Comfort (what a misnomer!), Ft. Monroe and the way the fort became a beacon of freedom for slaves during the Civil War. It’s been awhile since I’ve been there, but after reading his post, I’m [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2008, 11:46am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • remembering doc martens - patriots 5k run 07-04-08

    They were in Al Qaim about two weeks into the deployment when they lost Doc Martens in a humvee rollover on night patrol. Ted Dickson, one of the many Marines who considered Hospitalman Nathan Martens a friend and brother, ran in Doc’s memory on Independence Day at the Patriots 5K [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2008, 2:24am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • got freedom? uh-oh, watch out

    Many thanks to Richard Carrier at Powhatan Today for covering the story and including a link to this blog. Powhatan Today - News: County vegetable stand can stay, for now via kwout [...]
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    Posted: July 03, 2008, 10:30pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • attorney says joey parrish didn’t do it

    The Powhatan Today has the latest on Tahliek Taliaferro’s murder. Jason Moore, Joey Parrish’s court appointed attorney, has a law practice in Powhatan. He sits on the Powhatan County School Board, representing the 2nd District. Powhatan Today - News: Attorney says 17-year-old charged with murder was not the shooter via kwout Then [...]
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    Posted: July 03, 2008, 1:15pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • fireworks on the 4th

    After the fantastic Independence Day celebration and fundraiser for Families of the Wounded Foundation at Vista del Lago in Powhatan, we’ll need to top off the day with fireworks. Head out to the Cartersville Ruritan Community Center, 1 High Street, Cumberland, VA 23027, on state Route 45. It is a mile [...]
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    Posted: July 03, 2008, 12:47pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • dominique connor, grace oswell attend leadership forum

    Leadership forum set for disabled youth - News - inRich.com via kwout [...]
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    Posted: July 02, 2008, 5:14pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • powhatan on youtube #1014 sick puppies

    I went to pick up a few things at the old Food Lion this evening and saw a flyer on the bulletin board there that intrigued me. Some talented young Powhatanis have put together an incredible video for a contest sponsored by a band called “Sick Puppies“. There are several finalists [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2008, 11:41pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • funeral arrangements pending for paul barton

    Our sincere condolences to Mr. Barton’s family and friends. Separate wrecks are fatal to three - Transportation - inRich.com via kwout [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2008, 5:56pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • powhatan says goodbye to tahliek

    One teen laid to rest, another held for his death - News - inRich.com via kwout WRIC Richmond News and Weather - Service Held For Slain Powhatan Teen via kwout [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2008, 5:02pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • july 4th benefit for families of the wounded

    This 4th of July will be like none other; with full orchestra, 100 voice choir, a Marine Corps Color Guard, a military flyover, special guest speakers, soloists and the St. Andrews Legion of Pipes and Drums. Come for an All-American outdoor picnic. Admission is free. Concessions are available. July 4th 1:00pm at Vista [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2008, 12:09pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • july 2nd is deadline to register for 5k on july 4th

    There is still time to register for the 5K walk/run that will take place at 9:00 a.m. this coming Friday at the HUGE 4th of July benefit in Powhatan for the Families of the Wounded Fund. Check out the Richmond Road Runner’s Association website for more information and to register online [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2008, 11:46am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • are you the next miss powhatan?

    BRIEFS: NEWS NEAR YOU - State News - inRich.com via kwout [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2008, 10:16am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • the search is over - parrish cousins surrender

    UPDATE 06-29-08 2:20 P.M. Suspects in fatal shooting surrender - News - inRich.com via kwout Ethan Scott Parrish and Joey Parrish surrendered this evening. This has to be a relief to the Taliaferro’s as they prepare to bury their son, as well as to the other shooting victim and witnesses involved in [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2008, 11:05pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • saturday in p’town

    Tahliek Taliaferro was on Powhatan hearts and minds today. [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2008, 10:16pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • stephanie reynolds surrenders

    UPDATE 06-28-08 4:13 P.M. More from InRich.com: Reynolds turned herself in to Powhatan authorities about 1 a.m. and has been jailed with no bond. She has a court appearance set for Wednesday. Sheriff Gregory A. Neal said Reynolds came to the sheriff’s office with family members and an attorney. “She appeared to be [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2008, 2:39pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • services scheduled for tahliek taliaferro

    The following information is from the Powhatan Today website. I have modified it slightly, inserting today’s date. They have done a great job keeping all of us informed throughout this tragic ordeal and providing a forum for the county. Prayer Service Saturday, June 28th: A Prayer Service will be held at Little [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2008, 1:02pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • family responds with class and common sense

    It must have been a frightening experience for a 16 year old to answer the door one morning only to be handcuffed and hustled into a waiting van. It was a case of mistaken identity. This Stephanie Reynolds is not the same Stephanie Reynolds wanted for murder in Powhatan. Parents: Police [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2008, 4:58pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • stephanie reynolds’ mom sends urgent plea

    We are praying that Mrs. Ludlow’s words are heard. This is an awful situation for all of the families. Mother appeals for Powhatan suspect to surrender InRich.com Friday, Jun 27, 2008 - 11:55 AM Updated: 01:58 PM The parents of a Powhatan County murder suspect made an emotional appeal today for their daughter to [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2008, 4:27pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • parents send message to suspects

    From left to right, Joey Parrish, Ethan Scott Parrish, Stephanie Reynolds From CBS 6 - WTVR Linwood and Kathleen Parrish are making an appeal to their son Ethan, his cousin Joey, and friend Stephanie Reynolds, to turn themselves in.  The Parrish family says it will be better for everyone if the three [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2008, 1:16am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • inmate escapes in amelia

    This poor guy left a note saying where he was headed. Inmate escapes work detail in Burkeville The Amelia Bulletin Monitor June 26th, 2008 Amelia County Sheriff’s Department has asked for everyone to be on the lookout for Jermaine Lamont Brown, a five foot, five inch black male, weighing approximately 150 pounds, who [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2008, 11:45pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • search for murder suspects in amelia

    The reporters at The Amelia Bulletin Monitor always have a lot of detail in their reports. I am glad they have an online version of the paper and check it out frequently. Village searched for Powhatan shooting suspects The Amelia Bulletin Monitor June 26, 2008 Amelia County deputies and Virginia State Police, aided by [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2008, 11:35pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • did u get ur neighborhood phone book?

    My 2008-2009 edition of “Your Neighborhood Telephone Directory” arrived in a yellow sack labeled “Richmond Times Dispatch”. There were some interesting entries in the first few pages. First and foremost: Good News! Russ Holland has been re-instated as Supervisor for District 1. Sadly, Charlie Green and Carson Tucker were replaced. An entire page was [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2008, 11:15pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • more coverage of tahliek taliaferro’s memorial

    The Powhatan Today has a new article, beautifully written, posted about the memorial last night for Tahliek Taliaferro.  Click here. [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2008, 12:39pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • phs teacher jason paulin featured on video

    The headline caught my eye: Teaching Through Bungee Jumping Barbies. Hmmmm. To find out what it’s about go to WHSV.com, Harrisonburg. Powhatan High School’s Jason Paulin gives a great interview at the Content Teaching Academy at James Madison University and explains what they did to those poor Barbies. TV websites don’t usually [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2008, 9:35am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • memorial service for tahliek taliaferro

    Photo from the Memorial Service yesterday here. Tahliek Taliaferro Powhatan mourning teen’s shooting death Police seeking three in killing of athlete who ‘was always smiling’ Thursday, Jun 26, 2008 - 12:08 AM Updated: 12:44 AM By JAMIE C. RUFF AND LINDA DUNHAM TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERS …Excerpt… POWHATAN — More than 100 people gathered at the Powhatan YMCA yesterday [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2008, 9:03am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • photos of two suspects in taliaferro murder

    UPDATE 06-26-08 8:50 am: I have fixed (I hope) the links to the story on WRVA. The three people who are suspects in the murder of Tahliek Taliaferro and the wounding of another teen have not been apprehended. The following is from 1140 WRVA. Ethan Parrish Stephanie Reynolds Sheriff’s Department Searching For Three Suspects In [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2008, 11:47pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • memorial for tahliek taliaferro tonite, suspects in slaying identified

    This is heartbreaking. We are praying for Tahliek’s family and the second victim’s recovery. Memorial service tonight for slain Powhatan teen InRich.com Wednesday, Jun 25, 2008 - 03:21 PM A memorial service is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at the Powhatan YMCA, 2269 Mann Road, for the teen shot to death [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2008, 4:08pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • 40 million barely enough to get by

    FYI: Somewhere between 70% and 75% of the County budget goes to the School System. 85% of the School System’s $40,000,000 budget goes to salary and benefits. Funds transferred for Powhatan schools $464,186 goes from instruction to cover fuel and HVAC costs Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 - 12:08 AM Updated: 07:45 AM By JAMIE C. [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2008, 9:23am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • new info on flat rock shooting

    Looking for a black Ford Mustang, Va. plates JXM-5190. 1 shot dead in Powhatan; police issue alert for black Mustang InRich.com Wednesday, Jun 25, 2008 - 05:49 AM Updated: 08:31 AM Powhatan County authorities have issued a bulletin for a car possibly carrying suspects from last night’s fatal shooting in the Flat Rock area. Police [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2008, 9:04am EDT
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  • fatal shooting in flat rock

    Prayers up for the shooting victims and their families as well as the safety of Law Enforcement in the pursuit and apprehension of the perpetrators. SUV sought in Powhatan shooting death InRich.com Tuesday, Jun 24, 2008 - 11:31 PM Powhatan County authorities are searching for a sport-utility vehicle believed to have been [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2008, 8:51am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • four arrested for shooting bb’s at cars

    This should be filed under “Dumb & Dumber”. Unfortunately the incident occurred the night of a fatal shooting in Powhatan. Juveniles suspected in BB-gun shootings in Powhatan InRich.com Wednesday, Jun 25, 2008 - 02:20 AM Four juvenile suspects are accused of using a BB-type gun to shoot at cars along U.S. 60 in [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2008, 8:45am EDT
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  • lee ware among nine sentinels on house finance committee

    This list was published in the PilotOnline, Read their lips: No new transportation bills with taxes. Please let Del. Ware know you appreciate his stand on fiscal responsibility and suppression of escalating taxes. House Finance Committee The Republican-controlled panel is where many bills calling for tax increases die. Nine members have signed a [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2008, 12:24am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • townhall this!

    With 26 years as a Delegate and State Senator under his belt, with Transportation issues eternally on the agenda, Jeff Schapiro’s Go-To-Guy and Powhatan’s State Senator, John Watkins has this to offer: Legislators had hoped to get in and out of town in several days in their third attempt in as [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2008, 11:44pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • school board shifts huge chunk of change

    $464,186 had to be removed from instruction needs because of unprecedented fuel costs and aging HVAC equipment. My first thought is: DRILL HERE, DRILL NOW, AND DON’T TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER. Meanwhile, a few county parents are miffed that Dr. Meara wants to eliminate the transportation of students to daycare, dance [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2008, 11:05pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • blogging, bags and holly spring homespun

    From an interview posted at Sheri at The Loopy Ewe blog: I was very lucky - a sales rep saw my Bags at Holly Spring Home Spun in Powhatan, Virginia, and contacted me. I also did a few craft shows, and soon discovered that it can be a good advertisement, but [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • alpha delta kappa meet up

    To learn more about Alpha Delta Kappa, click here. Women educators hold year’s first meeting InRich.com Monday, Jun 23, 2008 - 12:12 PM Virginia Pocahontas District of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization for women educators, held its first meeting of the year on June 8 in the home of district President [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2008, 10:26pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • you WILL be in powhatan on the 4th, won’t you?

    I’ll be in the mosh pit. H/T Quick March FAMILIES OF THE WOUNDED FUND Powhatan Today: July bash may top all others [...]
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    Posted: June 23, 2008, 1:58am EDT
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  • tales from the crypt ‘08

    He’s tanned. . He’s rested. . He’s back. [...]
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    Posted: June 23, 2008, 1:28am EDT
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  • master of overstatement

    On the special session of the General Assembly starting tomorrow to deal with Transportation issues. “The scary thing about this is that it’s probably going to take something close to a disaster to get something done,” said Sen. John Watkins, R-Powhatan. In Watkins’ view, that could just as easily be a Minnesota-like [...]
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    Posted: June 23, 2008, 12:39am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • justice served

    Powhatan County Supervisor Charlie Green, District 2, expresses his satisfaction with a new law that he worked so hard for along with Del. Lee Ware, Sen. John Watkins and Commonwealth’s Attorney Bob Beasley. Deputy’s father: New police-chase law is justice His son’s death pushed him to lead a fight to close [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2008, 11:35pm EDT
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  • deloitte & touche volunteer at mesa vista

    Check out the Mesa Vista Therapeutics website. They have done so much for our community. Deloitte team lends hand to Mesa Vista Therapeutics InRich.com Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008 - 01:07 PM Deloitte & Touché chose Mesa Vista Therapeutics for the second time to be part of its community Impact Day on June 6, 2008. The [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2008, 9:02pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • chuck norris sez override this

    I love this guy! H/T The BumRush blog which also references PHS student Vilius Bruzas. For the original story on Chuck Norris’ #1 fan, Vilius Bruzas, and how he got to meet Norris at Liberty University, read Powhatan Today’s PHS student gets a chance to meet his hero. Also: Chuck Norris Celebrity News [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2008, 8:30pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • horrible scandal in richmond diocese

    One would expect the safest place for a pre-born infant is his mother’s womb. And one would expect the safest place for a pregnant, teenage, illegal immigrant child would be in the arms of the Church. In the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, that is not the case. The Wanderer Press broke the [...]
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    Posted: June 18, 2008, 9:38pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • vce open house 06-18-08

    Virginia Cooperative Extension Powhatan Office 3872 Old Buckingham Rd. Suite C Open House Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free hypertufa class from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (That’s right “hypertufa”. I had to google it, thought it was food.) For information or to order BBQ chicken call 598-5640 Website [...]
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    Posted: June 18, 2008, 12:17am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • farmers market at moss house in the works

    I saw this ad in The Community Weekly and thought I would pass along the info: VENDORS WANTED COMING SOON: Powhatan Farmers Market @ the Moss House. Wanted - Local Growers & other interested parties. Please call 598-3131 or come by Moss House, 3347 Anderson Highway. [...]
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    Posted: June 18, 2008, 12:08am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • i’m voting gilmore

    A stop yesterday to fill up the grocery getter, which still had 1/4 of a tank left, cost $57.64. That hurt. If it hurt me, imagine what these gas prices are doing to truckers, airlines and manufacturers, just to name a few. Here in Powhatan, fuel costs have dramatically impacted [...]
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    Posted: June 17, 2008, 11:49pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • ukrops still king of grocers

    You just can’t beat Ukrops for customer service, paper bags with handles and the fact that they hire and train people with special needs. I do most of my shopping at the Food Lion stores in Powhatan, except for produce in the summer, because it is definitely cheaper and close [...]
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    Posted: June 16, 2008, 7:37am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • criminalizing everything

    It is long past due for Powhatan residents to put a halt to petty ordinances, rules and codes that result in criminalizing just about any activity that involves moving and breathing. “We” hounded an in-home daycare for a couple of years, “we” urged residents to call the police if we [...]
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    Posted: June 14, 2008, 1:57pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • june 12th do your part to save the planet

    I found a list on my husband’s dresser that at first I thought was his Father’s Day do list. “Mow the lawn”, tho’, had me puzzled so I gave him a call. It turns out he is participating in Carbon Belch Day to the fullest extent possible. I am so proud. [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2008, 10:24am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • powhatan grad lcpl. bulifant home from iraq

    LCpl. Thomas Bulifant, an ‘06 Powhatan High School graduate, is back in the U.S.A. Welcome Home, Marine! There is a very nice article about him at the Brandermill Commity Associationsite. Lance Cpl. Bulifant returns from Iraq By Lynda Raines, Copy Editor ~excerpt~ Huntsbridge resident Tom Bulifant says he didn’t stop worrying for seven months about his [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2008, 2:17pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • a lady, a garter and a hammock - shocking!

    I hope the inventor of panty hose became very rich and won a Medal of Freedom or some such award. From the Newsleader.com This Week In History, June 7th In 1907, the Leader reported that Hilda Clark of Powhatan County was swinging in a hammock on the veranda of a house when a [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2008, 2:01pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • last senior class trip?

    There will be a new principal at the High School in the fall. I’m not sure which one is referred to in this article. Powhatan bars 11 students from graduation Saturday, Jun 07, 2008 - 12:45 AM Updated: 11:52 PM InRich.com A group of Powhatan County high school students will not get to participate [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2008, 1:27pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • indians win 1st baseball championship

    Sweet! Powhatan wins first baseball title Saturday, Jun 07, 2008 - 05:59 PM InRich.com RADFORD – Powhatan beat Alleghany 7-4 today at Radford University to win its first Group AA state baseball championship. Playing in their first state final, the Indians (25-3-1) won with the help of a wild, four-run fourth inning, which snapped [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2008, 1:18pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • gilmore and warner to face off at homestead july 19th

    This should be an outstanding event. I would love to be there to see Jim Gilmore take Mark Warner to task for so many things; the cynical way Warner shut down certain DMV offices just to make a point and create hardship for working Virginians and the elderly, taxes, Warner’s [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2008, 3:42pm EDT
    by c. dickson

  • powhatan deputy featured in ohio paper

    THE EDGEWOOD 3200-METER RELAY TEAM of (from left) Kevin Holley, Ken Wheeler, Dave Seyer and Mike Wentworth set an Ashtabula County record in May 1982 — a mark that still stands, 26 years later. File / Star Beacon Powhatan Deputy Sheriff Mike Wentworth was part of this team that set a county [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2008, 12:31am EDT
    by c. dickson

  • this senior class trip is not one for the yearbook

    I really feel for the chaperones at field trips and school events. I did a couple of dances when my two were younger and remember wishing I had a brought a crowbar to pry some of those kids apart. A sleepless weekend trip to Virginia Beach was the only overnight trip [...]
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    Posted: June 06, 2008, 11:47pm EDT
    by c. dickson
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