Posted on July 23, 2008 by chrisgraham
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Waynesboro righthander Jake Cowan was honored as one of the Valley League’s players of the week after throwing a complete-game three-hitter in a 5-2 win over Covington last week.
Cowan struck out 11 and walked four en route to the win. The UVa. product also picked up the win over Vienna in [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2008 by chrisgraham
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An Albemarle County winery will hold a special opening on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 to introduce itself to the Virginia wine community.
Virginia Wineworks has set up shop at the former Montdomaine winery 12 miles south of Charlottesville. Partners Michael Shaps and Philip Stafford will offer complimentary tastings at the open [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2008 by chrisgraham
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The streaking Luray Wranglers have moved up to #3 in the Summer 16 rankings of summer college-baseball teams, and the just-as-hot Waynesboro Generals are not far behind.
The Wranglers have won six in a row, including a win over last week’s top-ranked team in the country, the Vienna Senators of the Clark [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2008 by chrisgraham
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Eastern Mennonite University is among 25 schools in the Old Dominion taking part in Virginia Private College Week, July 28-Aug. 2, sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia.
Rising juniors and seniors in high school - and their families - may choose to visit just one or two colleges that interest [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2008 by chrisgraham
Item by Mary K. Heatwole
Bridgewater College is the recipient of a $189,139 support grant from the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges. The 2008 year-end distribution grant will benefit the college’s operating budget, student scholarships, undergraduate research and other projects and programs on campus.
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Posted on July 22, 2008 by chrisgraham
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Robin and Linda Williams will be at their home away from home this weekend for a special performance at the Theater at Lime Kiln in Lexington Sunday night.
The 7:30 p.m. show in The Bowl at Lime Kiln will feature Robin and Linda and Their Fine Group as part of Lime Kiln’s [...]
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Posted on July 22, 2008 by chrisgraham
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Alan Christopher has been named vice president of risk management at the DuPont Community Credit Union.
Christopher, of Lovingston, has been with the credit union for four years and has 16 years of experience in financial institutions. His new position will give him responsibility for compliance, fraud and internal-controls measures in addition [...]
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Posted on July 22, 2008 by chrisgraham
Item by Mary K. Heatwole
The Bridgewater College Alumni Choir will present a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren.
The Alumni Choir was co-founded by Dr. Jesse Hopkins, the Edwin L. Turner Distinguished Professor of Music at Bridgewater College, and Jonathan Emmons, a 2005 graduate. Emmons will serve as [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2008 by chrisgraham
Carly at the Movies column by Carl Larsen
Just because “The Dark Knight” is breaking all kinds of box-office records does not necessarily mean that it’s the greatest thing to come along since plastic vomit. And the fact that it’s worshipped by virtually all the critics doesn’t mean that you and I, dear reader, have to [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2008 by chrisgraham
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Lifesong will be performing live in concert at the Ridgeview Park Ampitheater in Waynesboro tomorrow night.
The concert is part of the Summer of Praise Concert Series.
The concert will begin at 7 p.m.
Admission is free.
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Posted on July 18, 2008 by chrisgraham
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A pair of Staunton Braves were among the players honored by the Valley League as its players and pitchers of the week for Week Six of the 2008 season.
Pitcher Josh Squatrito (Towson) was named one of the pitchers of the week after recording three saves in three appearances and striking out [...]
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Posted on July 18, 2008 by chrisgraham
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The second annual Heritage5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society is set for Saturday, Aug. 23, at 8 a.m. in Dayton.
The race will begin at Wilbur Pence Middle School in Dayton and end up at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society Heritage Center Museum at 382 High St.
Register by Aug. 5 to [...]
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Posted on July 18, 2008 by chrisgraham
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Kristalyn K. Gallagher graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine with the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine on May 31.
While at WVSOM, Dr. Gallagher was the treasurer of Emergency Medicine Club. She has a bachelor of science degree in Physiology from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. She [...]
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Posted on July 17, 2008 by chrisgraham
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The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in its investigation of a residential burglary in the Mount Solon area in May.
The burglary took place during the daylight hours of May 21 on North River Road in the Mount Solon area, according to Sgt. A.C. Powers. A substantial amount [...]
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Posted on July 17, 2008 by chrisgraham
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Local favorites Scruffy Murphy will be playing the Friday-night gig at Stone Soup Books and Cafe this week.
It’s Irish music at its best from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday night.
There is no cover charge.
Seating is limited. Call 540.943.0084 for seating availability.
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Posted on July 16, 2008 by chrisgraham
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The family-friendly “Fly Away Home” will be the featured entertainment this week at Fridays on the Square in Downtown Harrisonburg.
Dog trainer Wendy Perry from PetSmart will be on hand before the film to teach audience members more about their four-legged friends. Perry will demonstrate safety tips such as how to approach [...]
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Posted on July 16, 2008 by chrisgraham
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Bridgewater College presented three Merlin E. and Dorothy Faw Garber Awards for Christian Service during the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference held in Richmond.
Receiving the awards at the College’s alumni luncheon on July 13 were Daniel Rudy, a 2008 graduate from Mount Airy, Md., Claire Gilbert Ulrich, a 1978 alumna [...]
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Posted on July 16, 2008 by chrisgraham
Item by Jim Bishop
Eastern Mennonite University has received $5,211,528 in total contributions for the 2007-08 fiscal year ending June 30, a 3.7 percent increase over the previous year.
Kirk L. Shisler, vice president for advancement, reported that contributions of $1,857,265 to the University Fund set a new record, surpassing the 2007 annual fund total of $1,764,068 [...]
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Posted on July 16, 2008 by chrisgraham
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Approximately 1,400 tickets for Virginia Tech’s opening football game against East Carolina in Charlotte are on sale today.
Tickets for the Aug. 30 game became available after returning Tech student season-ticket holders failed to purchase their entire allotment.
The tickets cost $55 plus handling charges, and can be purchased by calling the Virginia [...]
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Posted on July 16, 2008 by chrisgraham
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The University of Virginia football team is hosting a meet and greet.
Meet the Team Day for UVa. football is set for Sunday, Aug. 10, with players available for autographs and photos from 3-4:15 p.m.
Gates to Scott Stadium will open at 2 p.m. on Aug. 10.
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