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Halifax American Belles Win World Series

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

For the second time, the Halifax American Belles have won the Dixie Softball Belles World Series title, beating South Stanly, N.C. 10-2.

 

Many of the girls have been to the World Series before, but for many it was a first time win.  Says one of the girls, “I’ve been to four World Series, and this is my first title, and it feels great.  I wouldn’t trade this for anything except to come back and do it again.”

 

I think this is absolutely incredible!  When I was growing up, we didn’t have a girl’s softball league, so for these girls to be able to do this and go all the way, that is incredible!  Way to go American Belles!

Tennessee Company Buys Martinsville Plant

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Last Thursday, it was reported that Monogram Food Solutions, LLC is acquiring a plant in Martinsville that will add up to 120 jobs.  In the announcement, it was said that Monogram plans to invest $13 million in the plant to expand its production capacity.

 

Monogram is in the meat snack business, producing the much loved favorites like Jeff Foxworthy Jerky Products and Team Realtree Pork Nuggets…Okay, I threw the latter in for kicks even though it’s a real product. 

 

Anyway, I think this is great!  There is a lot of money to be made from individually wrapped pickled items and jerky and cheese stick combos!  I’m glad to see that Martinsville will be able to share in the service station snack food wealth!

Just Peachy- Virginia Peach Festival Draws Crowd This Weekend

Friday, August 7th, 2009

The Virginia Peach Festival will be a 3 day spectacular (August 6th to August 8) with all the different events, some of them rain or shine, this event looks promising.  Held in Patrick County, this will be the Peach Festival’s 5th year incorporating events from different areas of the county, including Meadows of Dan and Patrick Springs.  (more…)