2008.10.31
A record of the beer brawl
Neighbors and minister who oppose a proposed microbrewery in Floyd County have appealed a state decision to allow it. They worry about traffic, noise and morals. An appeal is their right.
The state Alcoholic Beverage Control has agreed to hear the appeal. The full ABC board will listen via video uplink on Tuesday at 2 p.m. The appellants and the brewery will make their case from Roanoke.
That's all fine. Let the administrative and judicial process run its course. The appellants, we have said in the past, have a weak case and Shooting Creek Farm Brewery should be allowed to open.
Where things take wrong turn is the decision by the ABC to ban all cameras and recording devices from the hearing. In an editorial on Monday, we'll urge the agency to reconsider.
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this is slightly off topic...but somewhat related at the same time. Has anyone noticed that at the recently closed Ford Motor dealership in Vinton (right next to Vinton Baptist might I add) there is now a sign in the window that says "Coming soon, Girls Girls Girls". I bet there will be some pretty upset folks at that one!
Comment by HCS — October 31, 2008 @ 10:52 am
I doubt it is much. There is a reason why you don't see many strip clubs in Virginia.
Comment by Henry — October 31, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
"I doubt it is much" - I'm not sure what you mean Henry.
Comment by HCS — October 31, 2008 @ 1:30 pm