Gratton Earl Dent was born, June 9, 1948, in South Charleston, WV to Earl Jr and Helen Dent.

Earl grew up in Hurricane, WV and joined the United States Marine Corp in 1967. His bravery as a helicopter machine gunner during the Vietnam War awarded him the second highest award for heroism, the silver star. He served from 1967-1973.


Originals

Stanley Martin Homes wants to develop 141 acres of land just outside Manassas, at the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Liberia Avenue.

In order for the development to be built as proposed, the county must amend its comprehensive plan for the area, which had originally called for more commercial and office space in the area.


Event

Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.


Features

Eavesdrop Brewery has been issued a new license from the Virginia ABC to operate as a brewpub.

Prior to this licensing change, Eavesdrop was only able to offer its patrons craft beers with special occasions where they could serve wine, cider, and seltzer under a banquet license. 


Leroy A. Wilson, affectionately known as “Dad”, “Pop Pop”, and “Big Daddy” was the second child born February 6, 1949 to the late John and Lena Wilson Sr.  He accepted Christ at an early age at Zion Baptist Church, Kinsale, VA.

Leroy attended the Northumberland County Public Schools, graduating from Central High School.  After high school, Leroy was drafted into the United States Army Infantry Branch located in Fort Jackson, SC, where he served during the Vietnam War.  Leroy received the Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Marksman Rifle Badge just to name a few.