Chesty Puller home opens to the public Friday
General Lewis “Chesty” Puller’s home on Gloucester Road in Saluda will be open to the public on Friday, November 14, to honor the famous officer. The open house will celebrate the life and service of the most decorated officer in the history of the Marines.
posted 11.13.2008
Pratt repeats as Virginia Oyster Shucking Champion
Deborah Pratt repeated as champion of the Virginia State Oyster Shucking Contest, which was held Saturday at the Urbanna Oyster Festival. Pratt’s time of 3:23 to shuck two dozen oysters was nearly two minutes faster than Brokenborough, her nephew.
posted 11.13.2008
Gilley’s Antique Vehicles entry wins Grand Marshal’s Award
Winners have been announced for the 2008 Oyster Festival Parade, and Gilley's Antique Vehicles takes the top prize -- The Grand Marshal's Award.
posted 11.13.2008
Festival time is here!
Oysters, prepared with flair, will be everywhere; from bare on the half shell to warmed in stews or “sandwiched” in fritters. Hundreds of visitors will “Lion up” to get those famous oyster fritters, freshly handmade by the Middlesex Lion’s Club.
posted 11.06.2008
