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This morning, I took a look through the Augusta MLS to see the number of residential listings for sale today. Then I compared the numbers to my last Augusta real estate market report, which was on April 7th.
Richmond County: 1641, 1641, no change
Columbia County: 1464, 1617, 9.5% increase in homes for sale
Aiken County: 534, 545, [...]
ADVANCEDA G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA___________________________________________________________________________ ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION___________________________________________________________________________
Alkali Lilies...We were lucky enough to see some blooming along the road to the Sun River Game Range. I photographed these same flowers last year. How these little guys live on alkali flats is beyond me, they have marvelous strength and don't need much for nourishment or water.They're delicate, like orchids, and very beautiful.When my brother, sister and I were little kids, my mom and grandma'
Game simulates World of Warcraft gaming experienceAugusta Chronicle, GA - 30 minutes agoOnion News Network presents its take on the virtual world of World of Warcraft players. In World of World of Warcraft, users are invited to create an avatar …
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2008 Golf Tournament PublicityMay 9, 2008Wilson Trucking Foursome Wins Mental Health Association of Augusta Golf TournamentSTAUNTON - The thirteenth annual Pete Giesen Mental Health Association of Augusta Golf Tournament was held May 9th at the Country Club of Staunton to raise money to benefit the Mental Health Association of Augusta, a United Way Agency.Dane Wade and three other players from his
A G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA___________________________________________________________________________ ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION___________________________________________________________________________ 7:00
To my husband’s chagrin, I love to eat lunch out! Yes, it is more economical to eat left overs or carry a sandwich, however there is just something about a great local lunch I just cannot get enough of. Combine that with good company that makes this midday meal my favorite. So [...]
ADVANCEDA G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA___________________________________________________________________________ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION___________________________________________________________________________ MENTAL HEALTH MONTH PROCLAMATION –
Susan Cover is on the ground at the Republican convention in Augusta. Wonder how Sen. Collins' nod from Human Rights Campaign is playing with the delegates...UPDATE: Politicker ME is promising photos and video.
El sudafricano Trevor Immelman ha ganado la edición número 72 de «The Masters». A sus 28 años, Immelman, se ha enfundado su primera chaqueta verde. Zach Johnson, ganador el pasado año, ha sido el encargado, como manda la tradición, de colocar la prestigiosa chaqueta sobre los hombros de un emocionado Immelman. El de Cape Town [...]
Ok so apparently old rich whites guys know how to get it in too. Well maybe not by looks of this one desperate guy but it’s all good. I’ll just enjoy the bikini contest.
With the Masters going on in Augusta, whats the best way to get prepared? Have a bikini contest with chicks from Hooters, [...]
AUGUSTA.- Con una hora de demora por niebla, comenzó, en Augusta National, el Torneo de Maestros, primer eslabón del Grand Slam de golf, que dejó al cabo de la primera ronda a dos punteros: el inglés Justin Rose y el Sudafricano Trevor Immelman.Ambos jugadores hicieron 68 golpes (cuatro bajo el par) y dejaron en claro [...]
El jueves día 10 comienza, en el Augusta National Golf Club, una nueva edición del torneo más prestigioso del mundo, con permiso del British Open. Los 18 hoyos de este campo, sito en el estado de Georgia, están marcados por momentos irrepetibles en la historia del golf. The Masters es, junto al British, un torneo [...]
This is as a good a time as any for a market report. My last report was the middle of December of last year, which saw single-digit increases in unsold inventory in every market area I looked at. Since we have now concluded the 1st quarter 2008, a comparison to those older numbers [...]
I am pretty new to the Keller Williams Realty office- however I have to give them some raves. When I sit in their team meetings, sometimes it is like listening to a different language. They use a lot of acronyms, just like the military (MREA , 80/20, and 4-1-1!) but I am [...]
When we began yesterday's photo shoot, we started off on this road, the sign said it was West Simms Creek Road. We had no idea where it would take us, but figured we'd eventually end up on the highway that goes from Simms to Augusta. As it happens, we were correct.This is a neat road, it takes you through miles of prairie. I love the patterns you can find in the grass and the clouds.You can see, we started out in sunshine, but this is where it began to snow. By this time, we were on the road to Sawmill Flats and had turned around and headed down the mountain.In this photo, I liked the way the warm colors on the rocks showed through the grey of the snow.Donna Ridgway
This is one of the photos from yesterday that I especially liked. When you look at it, you can feel the cold, harsh, climate we sometimes have. I liked the stark, simple, beauty in this scene.I believe if you click on this photo, you'll see a larger image. My copyright notice won't appear on your photo.This photo can be ordered on canvas, gallery wrap, or on paper as a print. Email me if you'd like to have it in your home.Donna RidgwayEmail Me if you have questions, or want to inquire about purchasing a painting.Remember, you can find horse art, Western art, Mule and Donkey artwildlife art, cow art, and animal paintings, for sale on my website.
ADVANCEDA G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA___________________________________________________________________________ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION___________________________________________________________________________ RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES’ PERFECT ATTENDANCE – 2007 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Joe Davis – Valley Community Services Board Charles Dillow – Industrial Development Authority Mona Huffer – Library Board Ron Sites – Valley Program for Aging Services Justine Tilghman – Planning Commission 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:3-10 MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE DECALS - ORDINANCEConsi
ADVANCEDA G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA___________________________________________________________________________ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION___________________________________________________________________________ 3-01 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC 3-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD 3. COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCYConsider memorandum of understanding and resolution to partner with Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro to create regional agency. 3-04 VIRGINIA POULTRY FEDERATION REQUESTConsider request of Poultry Federation for a public-private partnership in the event of an avian influenza outbreak. 3-05 GENERAL ASSEMBL
ADVANCEDA G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA___________________________________________________________________________ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION___________________________________________________________________________ 2-12 7:00 P.M. MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC2-13 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD 2-14 WESTGATE – PRELIMINARY PLATConsider preliminary plat – Westgate, containing 61 lots zoned General Business and 2 lots zoned General Industrial located on the west side of Tinkling Spring Road (Route 285) between Expo Road (Route 935) and Ramsey Road (Route 635) (Beverley Manor District). The Planning Commission recommends approval.2-
In a survey of 100 real estate markets, localmarketmonitor.com (a real estate research firm) rated Augusta Ga has one of 13 ‘undervalued markets’ when comparing historical real estate values to the equilibrium or ‘expected’ home value.
They compared Augusta GA’s average home selling price of $173,400 to the expected value of $204,700- yielding a result that [...]
Nombre femenino de origen latino cuyo significado es “sagrada, divina”.
Se expresa por medio de la investigación y la comprensión. Ama la libertad de movimiento, de pensamiento y de vida. Le gusta sentirse deseada. Es minuciosa. Se expresa de manera de llamar la atención y se siente superior. Busca la prosperidad y la realización. Ama la ejecución, la planificación y aportar ideas. Es mente de
ADVANCEDA G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA_________________________________________________________________________________ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION 5:30 P.M. LEGISLATIVE DINNER 6:45 P.M. SWEARING IN ELECTED OFFICIALS12-01 7:00 P.M. MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC12-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD12-03 ROBINSON, FARMER, COX ASSOCIATES – AUDITPresentation of 2007 Augusta County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.12-04 WEBSITE DESIGNPresentation by staff on website design.12-05 VDOT SIX-YEAR PLAN MODIFICATIONSConsider proposed Secondary Road Construction Improvement Program for the State Secondary System of Highways for six-year period from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2014, and Fiscal Year 2008-09 Construction Budget. Program modifications attached.12-06 FIRE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAMConsider Committee’
ADVANCEDA G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA_________________________________________________________________________________ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION11-01 7:00 P.M. MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC11-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD11-03 STREET ADDITIONSConsider County Administrator’s recommendations to adopt resolution for acceptance of the following streets into the secondary road system in accordance with VDOT request:Village Green at the Lake, Phase 3 (Wayne District)Stoney Run Subdivision, Section 2 (Riverheads District)11-04 STREETLIGHT REQUESTConsider request for the installation and/or upgrading streetlights at the southeast corner of intersection of Verona Court Boulevard (Route 1919) and Middle River Lane (Route 1922) (Beverley Manor District).11-05 DMV ANIMAL FRIENDLY LICENSE PLATESConsider allocation of funds from DMV ($1,71
Just imagine…
Tiger Woods, who’s paired with Ernie Els to start The Kabul Open, slowly takes a deep breath of the dry cool air at 6:58 AM at the tee on the par-4 371-Yard Hole #1. He peers out over the horizon and stares with complete utter steadiness at his target 29o yards away, [...]
Now, a short news bulletin that I thought of being important. As I was surfing the superbike news, I came across this...MV Augusta going in the World Superbike Championship...interesting. I always liked/loved MV Augusta and it's cool designed motorcycles, now, let's see how they'll do on the race-track.MV Agusta and Carl Fogarty have joined forces for an assault on the World Superbike Championship. Foggy will be team manager with full factory support and they arepresently seeking sponsorship for their start in 2008. The team will use the new 1000cc F4 R312, based on the world’s fastest production machine, on which Martin Finnegan finished fourth in the Superstock TT in June.
A G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA_________________________________________________________________________________ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY PROCLAMATION 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:10-01 GART/TOURISM BOARD - ORDINANCEConsider ordinance to adopt and approve an agreement among the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, Virginia, and Augusta County, Virginia, as a joint exercise of powers under Virginia Code § 15.2-1300. The proposed agreement will establish a joint program for regional tourism.(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)10-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC10-03 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD10-04 PARKS AND RECREATION MATCHING GRANT – SPOTTSWOOD-RAPHINE RURITAN CLUBConsider (A) recommendation of Parks and Recreation Commission to award a grant in the amount of $5,250 for new fencing on upper and lower ba
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA___________________________________________________________________________ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION___________________________________________________________________________ 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:9-17 SPOTTSWOOD PROPERTIES, LLC - REZONINGConsider a request to rezone from Single Family Residential to Limited Business approximately 1.942 acres owned by Spottswood Properties, LLC, located on the east side of Shultz Lane (Route 1203) and Lee Jackson Highway (Route 11) in Greenville (Riverheads District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffers. 18. FLOODPLAIN – ORDINANCEConsider an ordinance to amend Floodplain Overlay (FPO) District regulations. The Planning Commission recommends approval.(END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS)9-19 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC9-20 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE
August 5, 2007- Augusta Co.Sheriff department released a statement saying that Judith Miller 43, is being charged with 1st degree murder for killing her house-mate Carol Faye Miller, 43 at 9:30 pm Saturday. Faye Miller was found dead in what Augusta County Sheriff's Investigator A.C. Powers said was what he conciterd the kitchen area of a travail trailer at a press conference at 12:30pm.Sunday Powers also said the fatal shooting was the result of a disagreement between the two, And that Judith Miller was still at the seen when Deputies arrived. The Augusta Co.Sheriff department reports that a fire arm was used to kill Faye Miller, but did not say what kind. The trailer is behind a house at 2866 Lee Jackson Highway. Photo/Story Nathan Combs
August 4, 2007 - 2:47pm Rt. 11 Verona, Jason Jones traveling north, swerved to miss a nether vehicle that had slowed to turn into a apartment complex. Jones then stuck a telephone pole knocking it down.The live electrical wires were in the trees sparking but did not cause any sustainable fire. As of 6pm the electrical company was rerouting power so that the residents of the near by apartments could have power. The pole is being replaced and will take several hours. There where no injuries and Jones was charged with wreckless driving. Photos/Story Nathan Combs
“Community Service Partnership”“Community Service Partnership” is the theme for the second annual legislative function open free to the public, Holiday Inn Golf and Conference Center, Staunton, 5:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, August 14. Light refreshments will be available. ARC of Augusta, Augusta Medical Center, Mental Health Association of Augusta, Shenandoah Valley Social Services, and Valley Community Services Board sponsor the event.Sponsoring representatives state that the purpose of the forum is to discuss the necessary community partnership for effective response to community needs. James Mahoney, Valley Community Services Board Chair, will be the moderator for the evening. Partnership representatives from the local law enforcement agencies, Augusta Medical Center, ARC, Mental Health Association of Augusta, and Valley Community Services Board will make presentations. The local Virginia General Assembly candidates for the fall elections will address the current state of mental he
Stylish and comfortable, the Augusta balances a classic and modern look for a truly fashionable loafer. This casual shoe is made by Etienne Aigner with a tasteful arrangement of leather, suede and fabric. With a three-quarters-inch heel and a lightly padded footbed, you'll feel as good as you look.
NEWS RELEASEJuly 18, 2007 A joint investigation conducted by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office and the Staunton Police Department into the burglary of several new homes under construction has led to four felony warrants being obtained for Walter Burnette Chaplin of Staunton. Chaplin is charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of grand larceny. Chaplin is described as a 35 year old while male, 5’9”, 200 lbs, brown hair and eyes.Anyone with information as to Chaplin’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Staunton Police Department at (540) 332-3842, the Augusta County Sheriff’s office at 245-5333, or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. Persons providing information leading to the arrest of the suspect will be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.00.
STAUNTON – The left lane southbound of Interstate 81 is now open in northern Augusta County at mile marker 231.4. Debris from a camper involved in the accident is covering the road. It will be several hours before both lanes can be opened, according to officials at the site. A front-end loader is now on site to assist with debris removal. There is at least at 10 mile back up due to this accident.Jaimie LomasneyPublic Relations SpecialistVDOT, Staunton District
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS REVISED DATE TIME EVENT/PLACE ** Jun 21 1:30 p.m. ACSA 5:30 p.m. GRANDMA MOSES/GOCHENOUR-YOUNT MEETING 7:00 p.m. ACSA PUBLIC RATE HEARING Jun 25 1:30 p.m. BOS STAFF BRIEFING
ADVANCED A G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA ___________________________________________________________________________ ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION ___________________________________________________________________________ 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6-17 E & A LAND, LLC – REZONING Consider a request to rezone from Single Family Residential to General Business approximately 0.5 acres owned by E & A Land, LLC, located on the southwest side of Riverside Avenue (Route 792) just west of the intersection of Riverside Avenue (Route 792) and Laurel Hill Road (Route 612) in Verona (Beverley Manor District).
It’s official. Sometime on Monday, June 25th, we will redirect our DNS to the new site.
I am confident you will be impressed with my new web site. The star attraction will be the new MLS search functionality, using data pulled from the Greater Augusta Area MLS system. I will host data covering listings in 6 counties: Richmond, Columbia, Lincoln, Aiken, Edgefield, and McCormick Counties.
You will be able to search for the following types of real estate:
Residential Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Land for sale
Multi-family Real Estate
The key is to be able to search within those categories. So the main types of search will be through the following paths:
Search listings by city
Search listings by county
Search listings by neighborhood
Search listings by zip code
Search listings by MLS listing #
Find listings for sale by using Google Maps
To view an individual listings details, you will be required to register. Registration is confidential, and once you have registered
Regular readers may have noticed my posts have been a little less frequent lately. Here is the reason why. I hinted in this post that I had something I was working on that would greatly enhance the website. I have a teaser for you:
I can’t reveal much more than that except that I hope to go live within the next week. I think that button in the bottom right corner will be my best feature.
ADVANCED A G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA _________________________________________________________________________________ ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION VIRGINIA LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMISSION – RE-ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE - PRESENTATION 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6-01 BUILDING INSPECTION FEES Consider ordinance to amend Article II (Buildings) of Chapter 19 (Service Charges and Permit Fees) of the Code of Augusta County, Virginia, to modify certain fees for building inspections and permits in Augusta County. 6-02 COURTHOUSE SECURITY FEES Consider ordina
Have you ever wondered how many homes are for sale in our area? Here are the stats….
Total Active homes: 3,718
Homes pending and under contract: 1,196
Homes sold (last 30 days): 610
Active in Richmond County: 1,507
Active in Columbia County: 1,241
Active in Aiken County: 526
(The City of Aiken has their own MLS and their numbers are not represented here.)
I don’t know about the rest of the country, however the Augusta Real Estate market is still very active!!!
(Numbers were collected on May 23rd at 5:10 p.m.)
Have you ever wondered how many homes are for sale in our area? Here are the stats….
Total Active homes: 3,718
Homes pending and under contract: 1,196
Homes sold (last 30 days): 610
Active in Richmond County: 1,507
Active in Columbia County: 1,241
Active in Aiken County: 526
(The City of Aiken has their own MLS and their numbers are not represented here.)
I don’t know about the rest of the country, however the Augusta Real Estate market is still very active!!!
(Numbers were collected on May 23rd at 5:10 p.m.)
ADVANCED A G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA ___________________________________________________________________________ ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION ___________________________________________________________________________ 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 5-14 RUTHERFORD CONSTRUCTION, INC. – REZONING Consider a request to add the Public Use Overlay with a proffer to approximately one acre owned by Rutherford Construction, Inc., located southwest of the end of Sandy Ridge Road (Route 621) in Beagle Gap Forest Subdivision (Wayne District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffer. 5-15
Few locals know that approximately 15 miles below the rapids of the Savannah River, near the opening of Butler Creek, lies the forgotten remains of New Savannah Georgia.
In 1740, a tribe of Chickasaw Indians led by Chief Squirrel King moved from the Horse Creek Valley of what is now Aiken County in South Carolina. They chose to settle on the Georgia side of the river. Mostly peaceful farmers, by the start of the Revolution the tiny Indian town had a population of approximately 150 individuals.
As the Revolution closed a tobacco inspection station was set up in New Savannah. Leaf grown in the surrounding areas of Richland County and the Edgefield District (present day Aiken County) was packed in wooded barrels and transported to the town. The Georgia leaf arrived via Tobacco Road (hence the origin of the present day road) en route to the small hamlet. After inspection the barrels were sent downstream to the port of Savannah by barge.
ABOVE: A map of the Augusta area, from 1780, s
Sunday 6, 2007 – Between 12:00 am and 6:00 am in the Starts Draft area a Sheriff Department vehicle was parked out side a deputes home when a window was broken and 2 hand guns where taken. Also taken was a camera. The incident is under investigation. Story Nathan combs
ADVANCED A G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA _________________________________________________________________________________ ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION MENTAL HEALTH MONTH, MAY 2007 – PROCLAMATION 5-04 7:00 P.M. MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC 5-05 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD 5-06 GREENVILLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Consider submission of grant proposal to DCR for bioretention/stormwater management improvements in an amount not to exceed $72,871. Local funding source: Riverheads Infrastructure Account #80000-8015-41 5-07
The end of April is here and the stats are now recorded for our 3rd full month in operation. The website traffic has picked up slightly over 25% each month. This website will serve well over 20,000 pages in May. That may not be a lot to the big boys, but for us it’s pretty good. We are very proud of the constant increase in visitors- as that tells us we are doing something right.
Due to the ’sandbox’ effect that Google puts in for new sites competing for competitive search terms (hey, ‘Augusta Georgia Real Estate’ is a pretty popular search these days!) this site doesn’t yet show up yet for a typical Google search for real estate in our area. That disappoints us a little bit, but it ranks for a whole lot of other good searches, and boy does that generate traffic! We will just keep plugging away, trying to bring relevant useful content to our readers. That’s the point- we want to write articles that you want to read, that are useful to y
At the corner of Broad and Fifth streets stands one of Augusta Georgia’s most famous relics. A humble 10 foot tall piece of concrete Augustans call The Haunted Pillar.
The story of the pillar got its start way back in 1830. That year a new Farmer’s Market was built over what was then called Center Street. The pillar was part of a row of columns that held up the large front Greek portico. And so it stood, until a freak tornado struck downtown Augusta in February of 1878. The entire farmer’s market was destroyed, except for the one remaining column.
Now tornados are rather rare on the east coast, especially in February. The legend began…Local lore claims that if you happen to touch the pillar, you will be struck dead.
The most commonly heard tale is that a traveling preacher, angry at being prevented from giving a sermon at the market, cursed the building, “A great wind will destroy this place except for one pillar… and whomever tries to remove this remaining pi
Another splendid article in the Observer Sport Monthly - this one about Augusta National golf club. I had been mistaken in thinking it was a racist club, based on some prejudiced article I'd read in the build-up to a previous year's tournament, when there was some sort of controversy over women being excluded from club membership. David Owen argues convincingly that Augusta merely reflects the racial balance of the sport as a whole in the US. I didn't know that the club and the tournament struggled to establish themselves before to WWII. I agree that it is such a special tournament because it shuns the overtly commercial branding of some major sporting events and because it is played on the same course every year. I've always appreciated how proud it is of its history and how much that is a part of the tournament.
This Sunday, the 29th of April I will be hosting an Open House at a cute ranch home for sale on Woodlawn Drive in North Augusta. One of the nicest streets in downtown North Augusta, Woodlawn is located right off Martintown Road.
The home is 1700 square feet and also has a double car attached garage. The kitchen has a wonderful mix of hardwood paneling and tile. There are 3 bedrooms, with 2 full baths, and all new carpet in the bedrooms. The house lists for $154,900.
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday 2pm - 4pm! If you need help finding it, check out the Google Map, or feel free to give me a call on the cell 270-5005!
Contractors will begin work next week on repairs to crosswalks at the Beverley and Augusta Street and Beverley and Market Street intersections in downtown Staunton. Work will begin first on the Augusta Street intersection. Augusta Street will be closed to traffic at Beverley from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, April 30. Traffic will be detoured to Lewis Street for the day. The detour will be marked with signs. Beverley Street traffic will be limited to a single lane at Augusta, but will not be blocked. Work on the intersection is expected to last about two weeks. After Monday, through traffic will be allowed on both Augusta and Beverley, although it will be limited to a single lane. Flagmen will be used. Once construction on the intersection is complete, all traffic may again be detoured for a day to allow for paving. An announcement of that detour will be made when the schedule is known. When work on the Augusta Street intersection is done, crews w
Tuesday 24, 2007 – 9:45 am I- 81 mile marker 213 A overturned tractor-trailer closed Interstate 81 for hours Tuesday. No other vehicles were involved. Roger Eugene Hart Jr. the driver only had miner injuries. Hart told troopers he had been seized by a coughing fit that caused him to veer into the median. Hart then over corrected causing the Mack truck to jackknife. The truck slid an about 200 feet. The traffic was backing up to the Rockbridge County line eight miles away. Both lanes of the interstate were closed for roughly six hours. Traffic was rerouted around the accident site through Greenville. Hart was charged with reckless driving. Photo/Story Nathan Combs
TRACTOR-TRAILER ACCIDENT NORTHBOUND ON I-81 BOTH LANES CLOSED IN AUGUSTA COUNTY AUGUSTA COUNTY – An accident involving a tractor-trailer at mile marker 213 northbound on Interstate 81 has caused both lanes to be closed. Motorists are being taken off Interstate 81 at Exit 213 ( Greenville ) and re-entering back on Interstate 81 at the on ramp at Exit 213. VDOT officials do not have an estimated time for when the lanes will be reopened. Motorists should call 511 for updates on the road closure. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling. Traffic alerts and traveler information can also be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. TTY users can call 711 to obtain these services. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
M E M O R A N D U M April 19, 2007 TO: Augusta County Board of Supervisors FROM: Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator SUBJECT: STAFF BRIEFING, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007, 1:30 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA _____________________________________________________________________________ ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION _____________________________________________________________________________ EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR - RECOGNITION S/B-01 1:30 p.m. ROADS 1. Report by VDOT 2. Speed Study
Johnny Edward Harter, white male, DOB 04/19/1969 He has failed to appear on felony charges. The original charges for which he was arrested and has failed to appear are: Carrying a concealed weapon on 9/4/06 - Waynesboro Manufacture, sale, possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine), on 9/4/06 - Waynesboro Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon on 9/4/06 - Waynesboro Possession of a firearm while in possession of controlled substances on 9/4/06 - Waynesboro Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon on 10/16/06 - Augusta County Manufacture, sale, possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) on 10/17/06 - Augusta County Sale, distribute, possess marijuana on 10/17/06 - Augusta County Possession of a firearm while in possession of controlled substances on 10/17/06 - Augusta County Derrick Wayne Stevens, white male, DOB 09/18/1984 He has failed to report to jail after h
Lydia Taylor- like most realtors in the Augusta real estate market, tries to get her name out there as much as possible. Here is a postcard she sent out recently that I thought was pretty nice. You can either click on the picture thumbnail to get a larger image, or you can click on the link below to download the picture file.
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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 OPERATING BUDGET It is my pleasure and honor to submit to you the Fiscal Year 2007-08 balanced budget. This budget has been prepared in accordance with Section 15.2-2503 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. Augusta County has practiced fiscal responsibility by honestly budgeting revenues and expenditures without resorting to short-term fixes with long-term consequences. Such short-term fixes include: · Using unspent funds from prior year funds for operating budget (versus capital) · Delaying spending · Accelerating revenues · Capitalizing operating costs · Using reserves · Temporarily cutting costs · Temporarily increasing revenue · Delaying equipment purchases · Delaying capital expenditures The Board has consistently adhered to so
Zach Johnson has captured his first major title today, winning the Masters at Augusta National by two strokes over Tiger Woods, Retief Goosen and Rory Sabbatini. Johnson shot an impressive, three-under 69 on Sunday to finish at one-over-par 289, which matched the highest winning score in Masters history. This was Johnson's second PGA Tour win after his inaugural victory at the 2004 BellSouth
Hello, friends. My name is Ted, and most of you know me as the author of this sub-par site, although I do blog other places. The good guys at Sports Flow invited me aboard as a contributor down the road; my first piece, right here and right now, will be about The Masters. The tradition unlike any other has a mere 18 hours until its resolution - until the green jacket is gracefully slid onto someone's trembling shoulders (that is, unless Nick Faldo goes commando style and throws the thing on himself, then runs off the course waving a shotgun at anyone who dares to stop him). I'll be the first to admit: I don't know much about golf. One of my good friends can list every single Masters winner since 1951 from memory, and was listening to The Masters on the radio at 9am this past Thursday. I'm not him; I was more inclined to write this post about "Masters of their Domain," because I know far more about George Costanza and Darren McFadden (the truest master of his domain in the sports wo
ADVANCED A G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting Room, Government Center, Verona, VA _________________________________________________________________________________ ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS 4-01 7:00 P.M. MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC 4-02 MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD 4-03 NACo GOVERNMENT WEEK Consider resolution celebrating Augusta County environmental efforts. 4-04 AUGUSTA COUNTY DISTRICT COURTS BUILDING Consider award of bid for renovations of the District and Juvenile Courts Building. SEPTIC TANKS OR OTHER SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS Consider draft ordinance to amend the Code of the County of Augusta, Virginia, to change fee charged in connection with applications for permits to install septic tanks or other onsite sewage disposal systems. 4-06 COMMUNITY CENTER PROPOSAL Pr
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3-18 RIVERHEADS RECREATION FIELDS Consider (A) recommendation of Parks and Recreation Commission to award a contribution in the amount not to exceed $21,000 from the Riverheads Recreation Account (#80000-8025-26) for development of athletic fields, and (B) approval of agreement.3-19 STEWART MIDDLE SCHOOL WALKING TRAIL Consider proposal to partner with schools to repair walking trail. Funding sources: NR Infrastructure Account #80000-8013-21 $5,000 MR Infrastructure Account #80000-8012-45 $5,000
Contractors for the Virginia Department of Transportation will completely close the intersection of Churchville Avenue and N. Augusta Street in Staunton for underground utility relocation work beginning Thursday, March 29. The intersection and adjoining areas will be closed to all traffic around the clock for at least three-weeks. All traffic will be detoured around the construction area. The utility relocation work, which has been ongoing along other sections of Churchville Avenue for some time, is part of preparations for the widening of Churchville Avenue. The location of the construction necessitates a fairly extended detour over to Coalter Street. The detour will be clearly marked. If you are going South on North Augusta Street past the Staunton Post Office… Turn left on Edgewood Road, then right on Coalter Street and proceed South. Turn right at the traffic light on Frederick Street after passing Mary Baldwin College. ► To reach points Sou
AUGUSTA COUNTY – Route 607 ( Mount Solon Road ) in Augusta County will be closed due to a bridge deck replacement from April 2 through April 6 from Route 739 ( Curry Road ) to Route 741 ( Old Quarry Road ).A 3.6 mile detour will be in place with signs posted. Westbound traffic should take Route 739 south to Route 741 north to Route 607. Eastbound traffic should take Route 741 south to Route 739 east to Route 607. Residents will have access to the road, and about 646 vehicles use this roadway every day.Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. For further information on the location of work zones throughout the state, call the Highway Helpline at 1-800-367-ROAD. Traffic alerts and traveler information can also be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. TTY users can call 711 to obtain these services. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.
PHOTO 1: Augusta Co. Sheriff Randall D. Fisher giving the press information. PHOTO 2: Elizabeth Middleton, director of Shenandoah Valley Social Services.Tuesday Feb. 27, 2007 – 5:30 pm, The August Co. Sheriff Department held a press conference to give out information on the Father and stepmother that are suspected of Child abuse. Steven Tomlin, and Heather Tomlin had alegtliey locked there two daughters, that are 15 and 16 years old in there rooms. The rooms had little more then box springs and camping toilets. Augusta Co. Sheriff's office said the Tomlins' two daughters were kept in the rooms as punishment. The two girls where a lowed to leave the locked rooms to go to school and when not being punished where allowed to go see friends. The 15-year-old sad she'd been held in her room for 100 days. Her sister the 16-year-old was held for 128 days. The Kitchen cabinets in the home were kept locked also. Authorities learned of what was happing in the home after a friend of the 15
$119,000 - 2 Acres - One of the few remaining Lots on Lake Eau Claire. 2 Acre Wooded Lake Lot overlooking Lake Eau Claire covered with Oak and White Pine Trees. Located on the East end of the Lake near the River. Beautiful Views with higher bank. Very Private location on dead end road. Near 1000's of acres of County Forest Land, Snowmobile,ATV Trails. Seller states shouldperk for conventional septic system. CSM on file.
