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Battle brewing between progressives, centrists over direction of party Story by Chris Graham [email protected] The 2001 election that ushered in the Democratic Decade in Virginia gave power in Democratic Party circles to the centrists in the mold of Mark Warner and Tim Kaine who led the mini-revolution that fall. The model that they laid out…
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VCU survey shows most know little about charter-school concept Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] Virginia residents are not well informed about charter schools but a majority support them when charter school programs are explained, according to a new statewide survey conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University. The Commonwealth Education Poll finds only 8 percent say they…
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Kaine attributes increased safety to increased seat-belt usage Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] Gov. Tim Kaine today noted that as of Nov. 30, 2009, preliminary data indicates there were 98 fewer traffic fatalities in Virginia compared to this same time period last year, a decline of 13 percent. The 821 traffic fatalities recorded for 2008…
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Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] The December “Children’s Hour” will expand to a two-day program as part of Christmas in River City Celebration on Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19, in Downtown Waynesboro. The Friday program features Sophia Cliffe in a series of tales about hope, peace and goodwill. Ian Henry will present…
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Waynesboro still in limbo on economic-development position Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Sixteen months and counting. That’s how long it has been since the city government in Waynesboro had its economic-development director post filled. Things seemed to be winding down on that until the news started circulating in City Hall late last week that the…
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Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] The December “River City Radio Hour” will be a hilarious evening of music and comedy. The two performances on Friday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship will depart from the usual “Radio Hour format.” The Waynesboro’s Got Pride Society has arranged…
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Auditions for Willy Wonka in January Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] The Waynesboro Players and Imagine That! Theatre are holding auditions for a May 27-30 production of Willy Wonka next month. Auditions are set for Friday, Jan. 22, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. at Main…
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Wayne Theatre Alliance presents special performance of Hamner’s Homecoming Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] The Wayne Theatre Alliance has engaged the Hamner Theater to present a reader’s theatre version of Earl Hamner’s beloved family Christmas story The Homecoming on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. as part of Waynesboro’s Christmas in River City celebration. The…
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Staff Report JMU sports: www.jmusports.com The James Madison women’s basketball program is ranked 24th in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 media poll. JMU has a 7-0 record that includes a 75-73 win at Virginia, ranked 19th by AP this week. Last week the Dukes received votes in both the AP media poll and…
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Augusta Health Foundation monies help agencies help those most in need Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Running a food pantry isn’t easy even when times are supposedly good. Try getting enough food in to help those who are in need when things aren’t so good. “These organizations didn’t see a commensurate increase in donations to…
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