Damascus General Store modeled after an old-time country store

Overgrown and rundown, the empty Damascus Hosiery Mill on South Shady Avenue was long considered an eyesore.

[reba]

who is runing the store and when is it open it looks nice so maybe it is a nice place.

[Beth]

Click on the article and it gives you all the info. Their names are Heaton. I think this is great for our town. It states it's a bit like the Mast General Store over in Boone ---It is great to have a new place to shop in Damascus. Good luck to this new business.

[woundering]

what kind of stuff do they have in there?

[bad]

It's in a bad part of town, wonder how long before the hoodlums break into it?

[Beth]

Well I went today and I have to say the store is very nice. It does need more inventory, but they are just starting out. Good items that are in there, lots of soda to choose from and the BBQ looked great. I wonder what you classify as bad part of town. We don't live in Chicago or NY where there's slums or gangs. Can you guys not see the good in anything. I certainly wish them great success and with their music on the weekends that should bring in people. There were plenty of lookers when I was there, hopefully those lookers turn into buyers.

[htr]

not your store so you dont get to decide when they open nor if they have enough inventory. it is not in a bad part of town it is in the best part. if you stay out that means the hoodlums are out. get over your pathetic jealous self and try not to waste your time fussing at me

[giveadam]

i think all you people that don't have anything to do but run your f**ken mouths about other peoples place need to get a life and leave people alone who want's to make damascus a better place , so with that being said if you don't like it kiss the DGE ass

[IMHERE]

well htr im guessing you just lost more bsiness than you can imagine i came by there today but you werent open and with an attitude like yours i want be back

[Calla]

This story fails to mention that Jeremiah Heaton is an Independent canditate for Virginia's 9th district in the US House of Reps. He's running against Rick Boucher like there is a snow ball's chance there. While he calls himself independent he might as well call himself republican. Take a look at his website www.heatonforcongress.com and see for yourself. He writes about being a middle class individual so that people of this area will "think" he is down on their level. Is he too stupid to know that people around here are not middle class? They are called working poor, not middle class!

[bedrock]

Personally, I wish them the best with their success, Nothing wrong with taking the chance to be successful!! Good Luck.
Has anyone thought about the next Trail Days Festival?? The General Store will be in the perfect place to cater to the hikers!!
For some reason, I would bet the Heaton's have taken that into consideration, so it might not be in a "bad part of town".

[Someone Who Knows]

whodeewho wrote:

I believe it s wasted money !! Did anyone check out the prices of anything to high, for example 12oz coke $1.75

Dumbass, you will go to Shonwys, or Cracker Barrel or Golden Corral and pay $1.99 for a drink, and never say a word. Next time, cheap ass ask for WATER.

[Beth]

In regards to Mr. Heaton running against Boucher does that not tell you he has a head on his shoulder and will work hard to make another good business in our little town. I did not realize he was the same person, thank you for the info. In regards to the $ on the soda, just drop by there and see all the selection. I bet you buy one before you leave the store--it's an incredible selection to choose from. The chocolate I had yesterday was GREAT.

[richy]

Calla wrote:

This story fails to mention that Jeremiah Heaton is an Independent canditate for Virginia's 9th district in the US House of Reps. He's running against Rick Boucher like there is a snow ball's chance there. While he calls himself independent he might as well call himself republican. Take a look at his website www.heatonforcongress.com and see for yourself. He writes about being a middle class individual so that people of this area will "think" he is down on their level. Is he too stupid to know that people around here are not middle class? They are called working poor, not middle class!

Do you think Boucher cares about the working class poor. Not a chance. Anybody that would support the cap and trade bill cares not a thing for the working poor. If Heaton is going to run against Boucher I say more power to him. It is time for a change in the 9th district.

[richy]

Beth wrote:

In regards to Mr. Heaton running against Boucher does that not tell you he has a head on his shoulder and will work hard to make another good business in our little town. I did not realize he was the same person, thank you for the info. In regards to the $ on the soda, just drop by there and see all the selection. I bet you buy one before you leave the store--it's an incredible selection to choose from. The chocolate I had yesterday was GREAT.

Such good news to know that finally someone is going to run against Rick. Hope he wins. I can hardly waith to visit this new store.

[Calla]

richy wrote:

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Do you think Boucher cares about the working class poor. Not a chance. Anybody that would support the cap and trade bill cares not a thing for the working poor. If Heaton is going to run against Boucher I say more power to him. It is time for a change in the 9th district.

do you think Heaton is in touch with the working poor? he paid $70,000.00 for the hosiery mill according to tax records, it sat empty for 3 years generating no income while he spent what had to be a fortune renovating the interior according to my opinion of seeing it.
Heaton knows nothing about the working poor, his family does not live paycheck to paycheck. His website speaks of supporting the middle class which is divided into 2 divisions, Upper Middle Class are those who "earn well in excess of $100,000.00 annualy" and Lower Middle Class are those who "earn at least $60,000.00 but not more than $99,000.00 annualy".

[richy]

Do you think Boucher knows or cares anything about the working poor? Do you think Boucher lives from pay check to pay check? Not likely>

[htr]

boucher lives from our paycheck to paycheck instead of going to serve he went to welch off of taxpayers. any one who thinks it is ok for taxpayers to murder with tax dollars is sick in the head. no middle class person can afford to run for office.

[richy]

htr wrote:

boucher lives from our paycheck to paycheck instead of going to serve he went to welch off of taxpayers. any one who thinks it is ok for taxpayers to murder with tax dollars is sick in the head. no middle class person can afford to run for office.

Well said. It's time for Mr. Boucher to be replaced. Too bad an average Joe can't afford to run.

[Widener]

like mr boucher or not, there is no one going to beat him right now. the store sounds nice i will take a look at it soon. hope it does well

[richey]

Widener wrote:

like mr boucher or not, there is no one going to beat him right now. the store sounds nice i will take a look at it soon. hope it does well

Never say never. Boucher can be replaced. Don't be such a pessimist. I'll use a quote from one of my fave. movies "It could happen."

Looking forward to visitiing the store. Maybe while I'm there I'll let the owner know he can count on my vote if he runs against Mr. B.