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Abingdon ‘big box’ ruling will stand (access required)

By Peter Vieth
Published: November 16, 2009

By Peter Vieth A developer who proposed to build a Walmart store in Abingdon, only to have the town impose restrictions on such "big box" projects, apparently will not challenge an August circuit court ruling in favor of the town. The deadline for an appeal by the developer has passed without action, reports town attorney Deborah ...
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