Virginia-based movie Big Stone Gap opens in theaters nationwide Oct. 9
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the movie version of the popular novel “Big Stone Gap” will open in theaters on Friday.
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Two Waynesboro men arrested in felony domestic violence incidents
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The Waynesboro Police Department has made arrests in two separate, felonious assaults on Waynesboro women this past Wednesday, September 30.
Bridgewater College to host Share Fair Nation
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Share Fair Nation – a free expo featuring hundreds of interactive educational activities for students, families and the community – will fill Bridgewater College’s Funkhouser Center for Health and Wellness Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
UVA study IDs dramatic benefits of weight-loss surgery
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A study evaluating the effects of bariatric surgery on obese women most at risk for cancer has found that the weight-loss surgery slashed participants’ weight by a third and eliminated precancerous uterine growths in those that had them.
Blue Ridge Parkway announces road advisory ahead of weekend storms
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Based on recent and forecasted weather conditions and in the interest of visitor safety, the Blue Ridge Parkway is issuing a road advisory for the entire 469-mile route through Monday, Oct. 5. Drivers are encouraged to use extreme caution and be aware of the potential for falling rocks and downed trees.
Augusta Free Press assists Bridge Christian Church with rollout of new name
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Bridge Christian Church contracted with Augusta Free Press to assist with the rollout of its new name, which became official on Sept. 1.
In-flight medical emergencies: New guidance for doctors, travelers
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A medical emergency that strikes in mid-air is a scary prospect for any traveler, but it presents a particularly complex situation for physicians and other healthcare providers.
Smooth transition: Augusta County sheriff candidate Derek Almarode promises no need for learning curve
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If you pick up a telephone to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency situation, you expect somebody to be there. To Derek Almarode, whoever is elected Augusta County sheriff on Nov. 3, there is no time for a learning curve or on-the-job training.
On making promises to women and girls: It’s time to make them real
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Recent headlines have been bleak for women and girls in the developing world: the Islamic State runs a system of sex slaves for its recruits; terrorists in Nigeria kidnap girls to marry their soldiers; women can be shot for going to school or splashed with acid if their in-laws don’t like their dowries.
Inside the play: How did UVA botch the defense on the Notre Dame game-winning touchdown?
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Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly was about to get some heat from the writers and others in the national sports punditry over a couple of quite questionable coaching moves in the final minutes of the ninth-ranked Irish’s game at underdog Virginia.
