News Stories Tagged "Waterford"

Library to Return With Eye on New Readers

Rust Branch to Reopen After 2-Year Renovation

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Loudoun County will have a new chill spot where teenagers can socialize and play video games: Rust Library. Read story and 2 comments »

Democrat Drops Out of Delegate Race

Party Seeks Replacement to Challenge May in 33rd House District

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Democrat Michael R. Turner, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, has dropped out of the race against Del. Joe T. May (R-Loudoun), citing lackluster fundraising. Read story and 2 comments »

Sobriety Checkpoint Leads to 22 Charges

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint Saturday evening on Route 9 near Waterford. Read story and 9 comments »

Crime Blotter: Assault, Thefts

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009

Authorities are investigating an assault in Ashburn and roadway obstructions in Purcellville and Waterford, according to a daily report from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Read story »

Weekend Round Up: Savory Soup, Dancers

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009

Escape to Loudoun Valley Vineyards on Saturday, and chase away the cold with a bowl of their homemade soup, and a glass of wine. Read story »

At Waterford's Old School, A Lesson in Restoration

New Auditorium Is Next Project

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009

Waterford boasts several landmarks that reveal its rich history, including a standing grist mill and a quaint post office that dates to the late 19th century. Read story »

Waterford Fire Determined to be Accidental

Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008

A Monday morning fire in Waterford that caused $450,000 in damage was determined accidental by the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office today. Read story »

Up Close: Julia Braxton

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008

Loudoun County's Julia Braxton, 14, recently took home the winning title for the 2008 Virginia Icon Competition, an annual event sponsored by the Parent Education Advocacy Training Center allowing Virginia youth to showcase their musical talents. The first place prize was $1,000. Read story »

Pass the Cookies and the Ballots

Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008

Forty years ago, I voted in my first presidential election in Waterford. On the lawn of an old brick house was a small stick sign that read "Polling Place." There were no signs touting candidates; no one handed out sample ballots. Read story »

Tracking Down Waterford's History One Chair at a Time

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008

Forty years ago, I bartered a metal woodworking table for an old rocking chair. Norman Weatherholtz, owner of the chair and a longtime Waterford craftsman, told me the chair was a "Waterford rocker." It wasn't made for six-footers, but it had style. Read story »

PHOTO GALLERY: Waterford Holds Annual Fair

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008

On Saturday the historic village of Waterford held it's annual craft fair. Besides the crafts there was food for all and a performance by The Loose Strings. Read story »

Civil War Novelist to Sign Book Set in Loudoun

Friday, Oct. 3, 2008

Jessica James will be on hand at the Waterford Craft Fair Book Nook between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today to sign her award-winning “Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War.” Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Fair and Fire

Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008

An entire village will close this Friday for the annual fair in Waterford, where the town's historic buildings will be open for visitors. On Sunday make your way to Ashburn for an open house at the Volunteer ire and Rescue Company. Or, if you're into pampering your pet, attend the Canine Country Jamboree in Leesburg for your chance to participate in a live auction and see canine demonstrations. Read story »

Weekend Roundup: Labor Day Celebrations

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

Labor Day weekend in Loudoun you'll have the option of indulging in some wine-tasting at Loudoun Valley Vineyards during their annual Labor Day party. Or, spend Saturday at Leesburg Executive Airport for a public fly-in. Or, if you're looking for something more low-key, take advantage of one of Loudoun's parks with a picnic lunch. Read story »

Taking It From the Top

Musical Brothers Return to Play Where They Started

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008

David Marks and his four brothers grew up incubated by Loudoun County's small classical music community. Their father, Tom Marks, was a noted violinist and founding member of the Loudoun Symphony, and he transmitted his passion for music to each of them. Read story »

Best Bets in Loudoun

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Best bets in entertainment this weekend in Loudoun County. Read story »

Contractor Hired to Restore Waterford's Old School

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008

The Waterford Foundation has announced that it has hired a general contractor to begin restoration of the Old School in Waterford, which was severely damaged by a fire last January. Read story »

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