This month, The Fauquier Bank, notable for more than longevity, celebrates its 100th anniversary. It is the oldest of two remaining locally owned and operated banks in the Virginia Piedmont. The other is The Middleburg Bank, founded in 1924.
From its inception, The Fauquier Bank became the leading banking institution in one of Virginia's wealthiest rural regions, Fauquier County and western Prince William County. I'm reminded that it was John Lainhart III, a past president of the bank, who taught me how to pronounce the county's name -- " Read More...
There is a growing trend in which fantasy football managers are leaning towards a wide-receiver-heavy draft strategy. But nothing turns heads back to the running back position like a shiny, new rookie.
The rise of tandem backfields and hold-outs by Jonathan Taylor and Josh Jacobs have frustrated us to no end, but once you start discussing the possibilities surrounding Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, everyone wants in. But given their current ADP numbers, you have to decide whether the juice is worth the squeeze. Read More...
Georgetown Coach John Thompson III hasn't offered a detailed explanation for inserting freshman Nate Lubick into the starting lineup this week. The reason, though, appears evident: Lubick brings a measure of toughness and tenacity to a team in need of exactly those elements as it aims to climb back into contention in the rugged Big East.
"I want to come in and be somebody who doesn't back down from anyone, who's going to get after it on both ends of the floor, who's going to bring a sense of toughness and pride to the program," Read More...