
Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra sets spring concert
The Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Dr. Peter Wilson, concludes its 2014-2015 season on Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th.

The Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Dr. Peter Wilson, concludes its 2014-2015 season on Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th.

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month which is a time dedicated to raising public knowledge and understanding, reducing negative connotations, and encouraging surrounding communities to focus on alcoholism as well as issues related to alcohol abuse and addiction.

At a press conference Friday in Richmond, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced his actions on the 800 bills passed by the Virginia General Assembly during the 2015 legislative session.

The federal government is not always wrong. At the same time, the state government is not always right. The public expects that leaders work through these differences and that issues be resolved.

This week in the Senate of Virginia has been hectic and busy. This Tuesday was the last day the Senate had to consider the bills introduced in that chamber in order for the House of Delegates to begin their consideration of the legislation; and the House has done the same.

The 2015 Session of the General Assembly is hurdling toward adjournment. The word around here is that we may complete our work earlier than the scheduled February 28 adjournment.

The midpoint of the 2015 General Assembly Session has passed. We are nearing crossover, the point when the Senate and House of Delegates must complete work on bills generated by its members. While the budget remains the focus, a number of controversial issues have come before the Senate thus far.

Dan Gecker announced Wednesday that he is running for Virginia’s 10th Senate District, an open seat encompassing parts of Chesterfield County and Richmond City, and all of Powhatan County.

With week two of the 2015 General Assembly session underway, I would like to provide a quick recap of all that happened in week one.

You wouldn’t know it today, but ten years ago Fort Lee – the vibrant military base tucked south of Richmond and nestled in the Tri-Cities region – was targeted for closure through the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round.
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