by Doug Thompson | May 24, 2011 | Java Jive
Our apologies for the different look. A database glitch caused problems with the layout we were using for Blue Ridge Muse and we had to go to a default template until we figure out the problem. Hopefully, the situation will be be resolved soon. Update: We’re...
by Doug Thompson | Jan 28, 2010 | Java Jive
Floyd’s popular coffee shop, Cafe del Sol, closes for the entire month of February, starting Monday. A sign on the door of the establishment in the Winter Sun building on South Locust Street announces the closing, leaving caffeine-addicted Floyd Countians one...
by Doug Thompson | Dec 7, 2009 | Java Jive
Snow may bring visions of a White Christmas but Saturday’s storm proved too much for organizers of Floyd’s annual Christmas parade Sunday as weather forced postponement of the event until next Sunday (Dec. 13). Today, at least, Santa Claus is not coming to...
by Doug Thompson | Dec 6, 2009 | Java Jive
As snows go, Saturday’s storm was a hit or miss situation. Some areas of Floyd County got about an inch, others got more. We got 3-4 inches at Chateau Thompson and even that ran in bands. High winds late in the afternoon and early evening caused some drifting....
by Doug Thompson | Dec 3, 2009 | Java Jive
Five years ago today, Amy and I signed on the dotted line and bought what we fully expect to be the last home we ever own — our current residence in Floyd County. Five days earlier, we closed on the sale of our condo in Arlington County — our domicile for...
by Doug Thompson | Dec 1, 2009 | Java Jive
Starting today, one question you will no longer hear when walking into most restaurants in the Old Dominion is “smoking or non-smoking?” A smoking ban in restaurants and bars takes effect in Virginia today and those who must puff while they smoke or drink...
