Murder and Mayhem at “Murder on the 13th”

Chris Graham

The Wayne Theatre Alliance presents the fourth in its Murder at Fairfax Hall series of Inspector Kathy mysteries on Friday, Nov 13, at Fairfax Hall. The Inspector Kathy Mysteries feature a local victim and suspects who, with tongue-in-cheek, provide an evening of fun, mystery, and audience participation. After appetizers, drinks and a buffet dinner, the…

Green Shuttle to begin Downtown Harrisonburg service next week

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On Tuesday, Nov. 10t, the Green Shuttle, a new shuttle service run by Green Taxi, officially begins trips from Downtown Harrisonburg to Dulles Airport, Downtown D.C. and Charlottesville. The service, owned by Heriberto and Elia Cortes, will run three days a week to Charlottesville and two to Dulles International Airport and Downtown D.C., with plans…

Harrington family announces creation of search fund

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The family of a 20-year-old Virginia Tech junior missing since leaving a Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville on Oct. 17 has set up a fund to aid the ongoing search effort. The Find Morgan Fund was announced Monday by Morgan Dana Harrington’s parents, Dan and Gil Harrington.

Boy Scouts using Halloween to collect for Food Bank

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There’s a different sort of trick or treating going on this Halloween! The Boy Scouts in the Valley and Charlottesville will be “Scouting for Food” this Saturday. Scouts will drop by homes, collect food left by residents at their doorsteps and bring the donations to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. “Scouting for Food” begins…

A rainy day at UVa.

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Georgia Tech (7-1, 5-1 ACC) took control in the second half with two backbreaking drives that broke open a close game and gave the Jackets a convincing 34-9 win over Virginia (3-4, 2-1 ACC) on Saturday in rain-soaked Charlottesville. The loss dropped UVa. out of first place in the ACC Coastal. Photographer Mark Miller captured the…

Jackets sting ‘Hoos in second half, win in rain, 34-9

Chris Graham

Georgia Tech took control with an 18-play, 82-yard drive to start the second half, then took advantage of Virginia’s first difficulties in the red zone in 2009, en route to posting a 34-9 win over the Cavs in a battle for first place in the ACC Coastal Saturday in Charlottesville. Jonathan Dwyer broke a 20-yard…

Portion of Churchville Avenue to close for construction

Chris Graham

As part of construction on the Churchville Avenue in the City of Staunton, Churchville Avenue will be closed to eastbound traffic from North Augusta Street to Albemarle Avenue. The eastbound lane will be closed 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. The westbound lane will be open to traffic during construction. The lane closure will begin in late…

UVa. baseball class ranked ninth nationally

Chris Graham

Virginia’s 2009 baseball recruiting class has been ranked ninth nationally by Baseball America, as announced by the magazine on Tuesday. This marks the second Top-10 ranking this class has accrued – Collegiate Baseball ranked the class 10th in September. “I am very excited about this new group of players,” Virginia head coach Brian O’Connor said….