Verizon boosts wireless capabilities in Valley

Contributors

In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in communities up and down the I-81 corridor in Virginia, Verizon Wireless has completed work that increases the number of calls its wireless network can handle. In Spring Hill, Kiser Hill, Waynesboro, Reservoir Hill, South Staunton, Weyers Cave, Tinkling Springs, Sampson, Middle…

Earth Talk | Green nonprofits and the economy

Roddy Scheer

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental nonprofits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their effectiveness? – Bridget W., Bainbridge Island, Wash. Nonprofits of every stripe have been suffering from the economic downturn. In a recent survey of 800 U.S.-based nonprofits, 75 percent reported feeling the…

Can Shannon reverse trend in AG race?

Chris Graham

Democrats seem to start off behind the eight-ball in attorney-general’s races. I say that because Republicans have won the last four, dating back to Jim Gilmore’s win over Bill Dolan in 1993. That the trend has continued even as Democrats have won the past two governor’s races and past two U.S. Senate races says something…

Lime Kiln readying for premiere of Dracula

Chris Graham

Casting is complete, and rehearsals have begun for Dracula, or How’s Your Blood Count? presented by Theater at Lime Kiln on Sept. 24-26. Long time Lime Kiln actor Tom Conway, who recently appeared in the return weekend of Stonewall Country, directs. Conway, a professional actor and director from Chattanooga, Tenn., says this will be the…

If it’s broke, fix it

Chris Graham

The facilities and equipment that the football team at Waynesboro High School has to use are an embarrassment. And we’re still waiting for somebody else to do something about the situation … why? I’m in the locker room weekly to talk with coach Steve Isaacs for a weekly podcast that we do at AugustaFreePress.com associated…

Nan Russell | Choosing a path

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Reading in the airport while waiting for a flight to Houston, a housekeeper was tidying around me when approached by another facilities employee. After a few minutes of easily overheard chit-chat, she received coaching from her now apparent supervisor. “You know,” he said, “I’d like you to pace yourself.” Intrigued by his words, I stopped…

Kaine in the DNC crosshairs

Chris Graham

Tim Kaine famously wears two hats as governor of Virginia and chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Wearing either hat Kaine is going to have an interest in the outcome of the 2009 gubernatorial election. But the Kaine that wears a third hat is the one who’s most into the Creigh Deeds-Bob McDonnell race. “My…