Downtown visioning session Thursday night

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  Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] A downtown visioning session sponsored by the City of Waynesboro, the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc. is set for Thursday, Dec. 10, in the City Council Chambers at the Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building, 503 W. Main St. All city residents and downtown stakeholders…

The Rant | It’s Christmastime in the city

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  Video Essay by Chris Graham [email protected] Not that you’d be able to tell by watching the Grinches in City Hall. That’s maybe a bit harsh, but so is the policy that is being cited as the excuse for not rescheduling the Waynesboro Christmas Parade that got snowed out last weekend. AFP editor Chris Graham…

Focus | Home Depot’s helping hands

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   Story by Chris Graham [email protected] The only thing Kat Carr was missing – “a bullhorn.” “Otherwise, yeah, I’d say it was kind of like the TV show,” said Carr, one of 25 Waynesboro Home Depot store employees that spent most of their days on Tuesday volunteering their time on the Rebuilding Together project at…

Professional holiday photos for families in need

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   Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] Photographers worldwide will donate their time, skills and equipment on Saturday, Dec.12, to give back to their community through the debut Help-Portrait event. Help-Portrait was formed by celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart as he contemplated using his skills and expertise to give back to those who may not have the…

Staunton earns enterprise-zone designation from state

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  Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] Staunton is one of four communities earning new enterprise-zone designations from the state today, Gov. Tim Kaine’s office has announced. The designations give Staunton the ability to use a package of local and state incentives to promote private investment and create new jobs and economic opportunities. “We have benefitted…

Brown scores 20 to lead Liberty to big win

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   Staff Report Liberty U. sports: www.libertyflames.com Liberty bounced back from its setback to James Madison in fine style in an 86-45 rout of Division II Glenville State. 2008 Waynesboro High School alum Devon Brown led Liberty (6-1) with 20 points and nine rebounds. The Flames shot 75 percent in the second half to break…

VMI gets Big South win

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   Staff Report VMI sports: www.vmikeydets.com VMI coach Duggar Baucom earned his 100th career win Saturday afternoon as the VMI Keydets topped the Charleston Southern Buccaneers 103-91 in a Big South basketball contest played at Cameron Hall. With the win, the Keydets move to 4-3 on the season and even their conference record at 1-1….

EMU men get easy road win

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  Staff Report EMU sports: www.emu.edu The Eastern Mennonite University men’s basketball team dominated throughout in a 97-44 win at Penn State-Brandywine Saturday. EMU shot 58 percent from the field, hitting 37 of 64 shots. The Royals were also 9-of-18 from three-point range. Of the men’s 37 field goals, 24 were assisted. D.J. Hinson (Newport…