Lawrence S. Wittner: Which way to national security?
On April 1, Donald Trump startled the world by publicly declaring that he was “absolutely” considering withdrawing the United States from the 77-year-old NATO alliance.
On April 1, Donald Trump startled the world by publicly declaring that he was “absolutely” considering withdrawing the United States from the 77-year-old NATO alliance.
The unemployment rate in Virginia is likely to rise this year, from 3.5 percent to 4.4 percent, according to an economic forecast from the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.

Pete Hegseth issued a statement Monday to report that the “Department of War,” which isn’t a real department, is taking “administrative action” against U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, who is a real retired U.S. Navy captain
The Trump administration is wasting no time rounding up Afghan nationals in the U.S., including a Waynesboro man who it claims provided weapons to ISIS.
A United Airlines flight with 53 people on board crash landed at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke last night.
The long-awaited West End fire station in Waynesboro should be operational in December or early January, according to the city manager.
In January, Joyce Colemon of Waynesboro stepped down as president of the local branch of the NAACP after 14 years. While no longer leading the Waynesboro branch, Colemon will not be stepping down anytime soon from her work in civil activism.
Main Street United Methodist Church in Downtown Waynesboro will host a musical performance by JMU doctoral students Alyssa Conde and Aleksandra Velgosha.
The Wayne Theatre will present “Buffalo Rome: The Music of Laurel Canyon” on August 8, part of its 10th/100th anniversary celebration season.

Every year, millions of people decide they want to move to the United States, but only a fraction successfully make it through all the paperwork, background checks, interviews, and other requirements. The process of immigrating to the U.S. is complex and unforgiving. A single missed document or misunderstood eligibility requirement can delay or derail your…
Local news is in “serious jeopardy,” according to experts. Pitch in and help AFP continue to deliver news to the Valley, Virginia and beyond.