WALT is coming to town

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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected]   A new nonprofit is bringing technology to local learners. The Waynesboro Area Learning Tree was founded in 2009 as an outreach initiative providing technology training and development to the City of Waynesboro and surrounding rural counties. Founder Janet Awkard-Harvey is reestablishing her Nelson County roots by giving back to…

Community Foundation announces scholarships

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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected]   The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge announces awards of nearly $50,000 in scholarships to 38 area students. “We are so excited and thankful to be able to offer these scholarships that potentially open doors that may have otherwise remained closed. By minimizing the financial concerns of these…

Community Foundation announces partnership aimed at continuing education

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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected]   The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge is pleased to announce a new partnership with Great Aspirations Scholarship Program Inc., a Virginia-based nonprofit charitable organization funded by school systems, foundations, businesses and individual donors that assists students and families obtain funding for post-secondary education. GRASP strives to provide every…

Tunnel vision: Ecotourism project a future boon?

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Story by Chris Graham [email protected]   Claudius Crozet’s forward thinking two centuries ago is serving as a guide for local leaders trying to turn his technological marvel of a railroad tunnel through the Blue Ridge at Rockfish Gap into a tourist attraction. “It will be a draw for hikers, for railroad buffs, geology people, history…

Deeds: More cuts will come

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   Column by Sen. Creigh Deeds www.creighdeeds.com The 2010 session of the General Assembly is now almost two weeks old and answers to the issues that we face remain distant. This year’s session of the General Assembly features many new members and over 2000 bills and resolutions are being discussed. The debates are somewhat subdued…

Snow piles up at Wintergreen

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Just in time for holiday season Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] Wintergreen Resort received 30 inches of fresh snow from the weekend winter storm – a boon for winter-sports enthusiasts with the holidays approaching. “If the forecast and our snowmaking equipment cooperate, we should have almost perfect skiing for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays,” said…

Hopewell puts his foot down

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Ben Hopewell isn’t even listed on the JMU roster, but the “kid from Waynesboro” has the attention of Dukes’ coach Mickey Matthews as Hopewell has landed in a battle for the starting placekicking job as a true freshman. “He’s really putting some pressure on Dixon. We like the guy. He’s really got a chance,” Matthews…

The Latest

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Friday, Aug. 21 – Local News: More Harrisonburg street closings Thursday, Aug. 20 – Local News: Harrisonburg street work delays – Local News: Harrisonburg-Rockingham chamber CEO steps down – Elections ’09: Shannon gets business-group endorsements Wednesday, Aug. 18 – Local News: Waynesboro City Council work session agenda Tuesday, Aug. 18 – State News: Health department…

Fundraiser brings Deeds to Afton

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Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee Creigh Deeds will be in Afton on Monday, Aug. 24, for a fundraiser hosted by Nelson County Democrats David and Lea Cole. The event will feature local foods, Nelson County wines, local beers from Blue Mountain Brewery, music by Kim and Jimbo Cary and the chance to meet and converse with…