
Randy Forbes: Benjamin Franklin’s lesson on leadership
As I look around Washington today, I can’t help but be reminded of a story I once heard about Benjamin Franklin.

As I look around Washington today, I can’t help but be reminded of a story I once heard about Benjamin Franklin.

Democratic Party presidential hopeful Jim Webb has some pointed advice for President Obama with China President Xi Jinping beginning a U.S. visit that will include a presidential summit later this week.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight lane closures next week for paving operations and guardrail work in various locations on northbound Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight lane closures next week for pavement work on northbound Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County.

UVA (0-2) hosts William and Mary (1-0) on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham is in the press box reporting with score updates, commentary, analysis and more.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones.

The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke.

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More fun than a muddy puddle! By popular demand, an additional 65 cities and 100 performances have been announced for Peppa Pig’s first-ever U.S. theatrical tour, Peppa Pig’s Big Splash.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled road closures in Augusta and Page counties for railroad crossing maintenance beginning Sept. 18. Each of the closures is expected to last two to three days, and signs will direct motorists on detour routes.
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