Music & Events – Stone Soup Books & Cafe March 2012
Join in on the Community Read! READ WITH ME –2 for 1 Book purchase of “Walking to Egypt” by Clyde Edgerton to encourage reading together with a younger or older member of the family or friend. Continue reading “Music & Events – Stone Soup Books & Cafe March 2012” »
Lead gift builds strong foundation
SAW Habitat for Humanity announced today the largest gift given and 100 percent participation from the organization’s Board of Directors for the “What Will You Build” campaign that started today.
The challenge gift – just over $100,000 – was given by Tom Montgomery, chairman of the board of SAW Habitat for Humanity and CEO of Old Colony Construction, and sets a standard in giving to provide resources to rehabilitate homes, restore communities, and build a 25-home community. Continue reading “Lead gift builds strong foundation” »
DCCU sees steady loan growth in fourth quarter 2011
DuPont Community Credit Union continued to see steady loan growth for the fourth quarter for 2011 compared to the same period for 2010.
The Waynesboro-headquartered credit union, which operates 10 branches in the Central Shenandoah Valley region, reported that $46.5 million in loans were funded during the fourth quarter to bring the amount of total loansoutstanding to $579.5 million as of the end of the year. Continue reading “DCCU sees steady loan growth in fourth quarter 2011” »
SMAC brings 65 kids to Virginia Y Champs
The Shenandoah Marlins Aquatic Club, which practices at the Waynesboro Y, competed in the Virginia Y Championships held in Lynchburg on Feb. 12.
The Virginia Y Champs is open to all YMCA teams in Virginia. Y teams make up approximately 30 percent of the swimmers in the state. There are numerous teams that operate out of a public pool and several that own and operate their own pool that do not practice at a Y. Continue reading “SMAC brings 65 kids to Virginia Y Champs” »
MBC/CAPSAW partnership saves area tax filers $10,000 in two weeks
Local residents can receive valuable help at tax time this spring from CAPSAW’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Free tax preparation is available every Tuesday evening at Stuarts Draft High School and Thursday nights through tax season at the Booker T. Washington Center on Johnson Street.
VITA programs provide IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers who work one-on-one with families and individuals to help file their tax returns and ensure that they receive the tax credits for which they qualify. Over a dozen Mary Baldwin College students and several community volunteers are certified to provide services and have helped to file approximately 50 returns in the first two weeks of the program. Continue reading “MBC/CAPSAW partnership saves area tax filers $10,000 in two weeks” »
Donaldson announces candidacy for City Council seat
City firefighter Robert “Bob” Donaldson has announced his intentions to run for the Ward B seat on City Council during the May 1 general election.
Donaldson is a lifelong resident of the City of Waynesboro. He was educated in the Waynesboro school system, graduating from Waynesboro High School in 1995. Donaldson received his AASD in computer electronics technology from Blue Ridge Community College in 2011. Continue reading “Donaldson announces candidacy for City Council seat” »
Museum exhibit features African-American inventors
In recognition of Black History Month a new display located at the Waynesboro Heritage Museum, sponsored by the Waynesboro Area Learning Tree, explores the many fascinating inventions of African-Americans.
Make a trip down to the museum at 420 W. Main St. to learn about some of these important contributions that have enriched our lives and contributed to advancements in fields as diverse as medicine and technology. Continue reading “Museum exhibit features African-American inventors” »
A last look at the Spring Fashion Debut
Augusta Free Press put on another successful Fashion Showcase in Downtown Waynesboro. AFP editor Chris Graham chronicles the 2012 Spring Fashion Debut. Online at www.WaynesboroFashion.com.
The FMS Advantage: Personal touch guides cadets on college path
A group of young men in military fatigues are amassed outside Dan Baranik’s office. He has test scores to share.
“I got a 90?” one said in obvious surprise.
His comrades didn’t do as well. One said he “still has some work to do.” The others focused their energies on the cadet with the high score.
“This is every day for me,” said Baranik, the guidance director at Fishburne Military School, whose mission, as the job title would suggest, is to guide cadets at FMS on to a path to a successful, productive adulthood.
The advantage that Baranik has over counselors in public-school settings is part and parcel to the culture at Fishburne. Continue reading “The FMS Advantage: Personal touch guides cadets on college path” »
Lumos Networks to enhance broadband services for Virginia Community Colleges System
Lumos Networks (NASDAQ: LMOS), a leading provider of fiber-based products across the Mid-Atlantic region , announced that the Virginia Community Colleges System has chosen Lumos Networks to deliver state-of-the-art broadband services to campuses across Virginia.
In making the announcement, David J. Keller, Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, said, “Lumos Networks is honored to be selected to assist the VCCS in meeting their growing broadband communications needs. We look forward to extending our robust network and expertise to their efforts to deliver quality higher education and workforce training throughout the state for years to come.” Continue reading “Lumos Networks to enhance broadband services for Virginia Community Colleges System” »
AFP Business offers marketing classes
Augusta Free Press LLC will begin a series of classes on web, social media, marketing and public relations beginning this week with the debut of Building the Machine 101.
Taught by AFP editor Chris Graham, the classes will provide you with the building blocks for an effective approach to reaching out to consumers, business-to-business clients, donors and sponsors.
Topics covered include website design, web marketing, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, advertising and public relations. Continue reading “AFP Business offers marketing classes” »
