Wendell Scott’s Speed Trials

Posted in History & Culture on February 26th, 2011 by marklynn
Wendell Scott’s Speed Trials
Wendell Scott could outrun the law, and he knew it. With a trunk full of moonshine, he would tear along Virginia’s back-country roads, pushing his souped-up taxi to the limit, the cops hot on his tail, ripping through the curves, leaving a hailstorm of grit until his headlights were the only ones in sight. According to his good friend Bobby Fleming, Scott would say, “I loved to keep them ol’ bootleg cars sideways through the tu Read More »


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Blue Ridge Winemakers Make us Proud

Posted in Food on February 19th, 2011 by marklynn
Blue Ridge Winemakers Make us Proud
Need two more reasons to be Appalachian proud? Jefferson Vineyards and Barboursville Vineyards are located in the Blue Ridge foothills near Charlottesville. They both received prestigious medals at the second annual Winemaker Challenge in San Diego last month. Jefferson Vineyard Jefferson Vineyards received a silver medal for its 2009 Chardonnay, Reserve, Signature Series ($22) and a gold medal for its 2009 Cabernet Franc ($19). Winemaker Andy R Read More »


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Vote: Best Popcorn Sutton Song

Posted in Food, History & Culture, Music on February 13th, 2011 by marklynn
Vote: Best Popcorn Sutton Song
Photo by Don Dudenbostel. Remember Popcorn Sutton? He was the gun totin’, model T driving, quick witted, self promoting moonshiner that I featured last year. In his life, he became a local legend because he was unapologetic about making liquor, which he likened to a calling. In death, he’s now approaching folk hero status. No less than three songs have been written about Popcorn. One is from a man who knows a thing or two about legen Read More »


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