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Judge delays ruling after Virginia sues to have restaurant closed

By Uriah Kiser
Gourmeltz owner Matt Strickland walks into Spotsylvania County Courthouse with his wife, Maria, while waiving to more than 100 supporters who came to rally in his defense. [Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

A restaurant owner who’s feeling the heat outside of the kitchen had a former congressman come to his defense today in court.

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Snyder pushes to fully reopen schools, businesses in GOP bid for Virginia Governor

By Uriah Kiser
Snyder

Now cross-crossing Virginia campaigning to be its next governor, Pete Snyder doesn’t often get to eat breakfast with his child.

Recently, however, he did. After they ate, his daughter Bee, 6, showed him something special hanging on her bulletin board. There, above her desk, Bee had pinned three of her father’s campaign bumper stickers to her bulletin board. It was a proud dad moment for the candidate.

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Business

Restaurant owner defies governor’s order, won’t close, faces possible jail time

By Uriah Kiser
Patrons sit at a bar at Gourmeltz despite an order from Virginia's Governor that prohibits customers at bars. [Uriah Kiser/PLN]

It’s like stepping back in time–all the way to 2019.

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