Grants for programs aiding the homeless

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Gov. Timothy M. Kaine today announced more than $11 million in grants through the Homelessness and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), authorized through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The HPRP program is designed to provide assistance and support to prevent homelessness or to quickly re-house and stabilize those who are currently homelessness.

The Latest

Chris Graham

Wednesday, Sept. 9 – State News: Kaine proclaims Sept. 11 as Day of Service and Remembrance Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Local News: Church sponsors free oil change, safety checks for single moms – Local News: Accident damages Waynesboro gas station – Local News: Local VDOT road-work update Monday, Sept. 7 – State News: Virginia wins…

Beatdown

Chris Graham

Jimmye Laycock was tipping his hand. His Tribe had just recovered a Vic Hall fumble at the Virginia 9. There’s 8:20 left in the third quarter, an eternity in a college-football game. William & Mary is down 14-13. A touchdown and two-point conversion gives them a seven-point lead.

Architecture firm to formally open Valley office

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The Gaines Group PLC, an architectural firm with more than 22 years of experience in Central Virginia, will on Tuesday officially open its Harrisonburg office to serve its growing clientele in the Shenandoah Valley. “We are opening our second office in Central Virginia because of the huge demand for green architectural design and LEED consulting…

Anderson featured at Arts Council of the Valley show

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The Arts Council of the Valley proudly presents “American Landscapes” by Bob Anderson to the Harrisonburg community. Participating in First Fridays Downtown, the show opens on Friday, Sept. 4, from 5-7 p.m. at the Darrin-McHone Gallery in the Smith House. There will be complimentary food and beverages for the public to enjoy as they savor…

Two words: National title?

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What a first month of a football season Virginia Tech has lined up for itself. The #7 Hokies open up with #5 Alabama in the Georgia Dome, then host, in order, Marshall, #22 Nebraska and Miami in a Sept. 26 ACC opener. I’m saying this now – if Tech is 4-0 heading into October against…

The Agenda | Weekend of Aug. 8-9

Chris Graham

Looks like we’re going with the expansive definition of the Shenandoah Valley for the conclusion of the Deeds Country Tour. The closest the tour will get to the actual Shenandoah Valley is on Sunday when it wraps in Deeds’ home Bath County with a homecoming event. Which is all well and good, but we’re leaving…

Jeff White talks UVa. football

Chris Graham

AFP editor Chris Graham talks UVa. football with VirginiaSports.com news editor Jeff White. The quarterback controversy, the linebacker situation, how much rein Al Groh will give new offensive coordinator Gregg Brandon and how much more reign Groh will have in Charlottesville are among the topics. Length: 7:58.