PORTSMOUTH, Va. - A Portsmouth mother is demanding answers after bullets flew through her bedroom on Saturday night. She told WTKR that one bullet went into her mattress. The other went through the headboard of her bed and into the wall connected to her nine-year-old daughter's bedroom. The bullet landed on the little girl's pillow. "That would have been me and my baby gone," says Vivian Young. Young says she heard the gunfire on Saturday night but did not realize it landed inside her London Oaks' apartment. Fortunately, her daughter was at her grandmother's house. Young was sleeping in the living room, a decision that she says she just cannot explain. "Something just kept saying don't go in your bed, just sleep right here," she says. Young says she woke up and saw two bullet holes just inches from her bed and called police. "I almost lost my life, me and my daughter, the bullet landed on her bed, my daughter would be dead," says Young. "The only thing they would've done is gotten our bodies out of here and put somebody else in this unit."
She says she does not believe her apartment was the intended target. Young says she asked the London Oaks' management about transferring her to a new apartment but they said her situation does not qualify. At the very least, she wants them to fix the damage, but she says no one has come to her apartment. "I haven't even been staying home, I'm not staying here, it doesn't feel right, I don't feel safe," she says. News 3 reached out to London Oaks management but could not get the property manager on the phone before the office closed.We offer 63 rooms and suites each of which feature their own unique character and personality. We place some extra amenities in each room in addition to in-room coffee and tea maker, and of course bottled water. Before retiring, enjoy a complimentary glass of port in our library! Each of our rooms are unique but all are tastefully decorated. Our Luxury rooms offer your choice of a queen bed or two double beds. These are a little larger and more spacious with your choice of two Queen beds or one large King Size in each room.
A two bedroom apartment with a comfy king for Mom and Dad and a separate room with two doubles for the heirs with a cozy space in between for a late night movie. There are nine very charming and unique suites that give you nine reasons to return often. In fact, several guests enjoy the fact that they've stayed in all nine of them at one time or another and we keep those records since the ninth visit is on us! If you'd like to reserve a specific suite just indicate your request at time of reservation or you can even do it online under the comments box or simply drop us an email. We'll take care of the rest! Numerous celebs and notables have stayed with us over the years and this is just a nod to a few you might recognize...Lady Bird Johnson, Astronaut Jim Irwin, Ashley Judd, James Best (aka Rosco P. Coltrane), Shirley Jones and actors Ernest Borgnine and Gregory Peck. Enjoy your stay in this salute to an American Institution. Memorabilia adorns the walls and you will feel transformed to the Stage!
A charming private balcony glimpsing the Barter through the trees adds to the mystique. So much to tell about this remarkable building and so little space on the walls. This charming, cozy suite will whisk you back in time, but still provide all the modern conveniences! College students might not have enjoyed quite the same high standards of hospitality in their dorm rooms 100 years ago, but we think you will enjoy reflecting on their time spent in this charming accommodation. If you are a book lover and have to drag yourself away from the comfort of our library downstairs, you will love this suite with an eclectic collection of books, magazines and periodicals for your reading pleasure. Just in case you have never had the chance of exploring our remarkably beautiful state, this charming garden suite will make you want to return more often. Founded in 1772, the town has been around eighty years longer than the Inn, so the very least we could do was recognize our birthright with a very comfortable town suite overlooking our front lawn on Main Street, showcasing a few of the unique features of our neighbors.
If you have an appreciation for art you will love the indigenous pieces we showcase in this studio suite. The collection changes seasonally to reflect themes and ideas expressed by local and regional talent. As you can well imagine there is little something of everything about The Martha on these walls, and a few nice surprises too! George's Bed 'n Parlor He certainly never slept here, but he probably wished he had! A bold and striking suite with two fireplaces and all the creature comforts expected for the spouse of “Our” First Lady. A King bed in a suite fit for a President! And fittingly the wet bar offers a complimentary taste of the very finest Virginia moonshine too! An adjoining napoleonic antique deluxe bedroom makes it a perfect family home. Two interconnecting king salons each with a gracious sitting area in front of the fireplace. Massive high ceilings and a sense of space and dignity. The perfect suite of accommodations for the bridal party. Ask for a connecting Deluxe King room for even more space if you want Mom close by!
By clicking on "Sign up", you agree to the letgo Terms & Conditions and Privacy PolicyBy Scott Robertson, Tammy Childress and Jeff Keeling The retail picture in Bristol continues to brighten. The Pinnacle retail development in Bristol, Tennessee now has signed lease agreements with DICK’S Sporting Goods and Bed, Bath and Beyond to become its first Power Shop tenants, joining anchor tenants Bass Pro Shops and Belk. Steve Johnson, The Pinnacle’s developer, says several other previously unreported agreements have been signed as well. “Versona (a women’s fashion accessory store) has signed a lease. Mattress Firm has signed a lease. Rack Room has signed a lease. Things are moving along nicely at this point.” There will be no lack of places to eat at The Pinnacle. Johnson confirmed that agreements have been signed with Johnny Brusco’s, East Coast Wings and Jersey Mike’s. Outparcel contracts have been executed with Bojangle’s, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s and Zaxby’s.
A parcel has been sold to Roadrunner Markets for a convenience market with a Dunkin’ Donuts and a Subway attached. In November 2013, Johnson announced leases had been signed with Marshall’s Michael’s, Pier 1 Imports, ULTA, Kirkland’s and Shoe Carnival. Plans for a 12 screen Marquee movie theatre were announced in November as well. Johnson also announced that his company, Johnson Commercial Development, has purchased the Grand Guitar building across Interstate 81 from The Pinnacle. “You know, that guitar-shaped building is a significant piece of iconic Americana,” said Johnson. “It’s on both the National and State Historic Registers.” While the building has fallen into a state of disrepair over the years, Johnson says he believes it can serve a purpose in the growth of Bristol, Tennessee. “We need to get the signage right, maybe have something like, ‘Welcome to Bristol, Tennessee – Birthplace of Country Music.’ I just think it’s a great opportunity to welcome about 45,000 cars a day to Bristol, Tennessee.”
Meanwhile across the state line, a contractor preparing The Falls retail site has agreed to accept delayed payments as the City of Bristol, Va. works toward securing additional funds through revenue bonds, and The Falls’ anchor tenant, Cabela’s, has accepted a lower incentive amount. Bristol’s Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and Economic Development Committee (EDC) met June 27 in called session regarding the changes to the 140-acre retail development off Exit 5 of Interstate 81. They approved amendments to agreements with W-L Construction, of Chilhowie, Va., and with outdoor retailer Cabela’s. After unanimously approving a third modification agreement with W-L, the boards approved a revised contract with Cabela’s that reduces its incentive from a maximum $20 million to a maximum $17.5 million. The Cabela’s revision, approved unanimously, also allows the city to delay improvements to Lee Highway that initially were to be completed by the time the store opened.
“We have been chipping away at revising the Cabela’s document for quite some time.” Bristol City Attorney Pete Curcio said. Bristol Mayor and IDA member Guy Odum said the fact Cabela’s sent the city the revised contract showed the retailer’s commitment to anchoring the Falls. The incentive from the city will fund construction of Cabela’s building up to the now-$17.5 million maximum. The retailer has conceded that the improvements to the front of the project will not need to be completed at the opening of store but rather those improvements will coincide with the construction of Phase III. “Cabela’s has essentially agreed to renew the contract, so hopefully the rumor mill that Cabela’s is backing out will stop,” Odum said. “It was their idea to do this agreement.” “We can’t stress enough how cooperative Cabela’s has been,” Odum added. “We hear rumors all the time but the reality is we are in contact with Cabela’s almost daily, at least two to three times a week.
We have a good relationship. They have an unwavering desire to make sure this project moves forward and they are excited to be a part of it.” Odum did not have a firm date on when Cabela’s will begin construction, but said Bristol would soon turn the deed for their parcel over to the outdoor retailer. He said the pad for the store will need to be recertified, having sat through a winter. The plan for funding both Cabela’s incentive and the remaining $6.3 million of expenses for W-L’s site work is to issue revenue bonds sometime this fall, Odum said. Those bonds will be backed by 3.5 percent of sales tax collected in the site, thanks to state legislation. Each $1 million in taxable retail sales inside the Falls will generate $35,000. W-L agreed to accept a $4 million payment at the end of September, and the final payment of $2.3 million no earlier than March, after its utility infrastructure and finish work is completed. Bristol already has paid W-L $12 million for its work on the project.