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Brown leads Flames to Marriott Cavalier Classic title game with 18-point effort Staff Report Liberty U. sports: www.libertyflames.com Playing less than 30 miles east of her hometown, Liberty redshirt freshman Devon Brown tallied 18 points against Cornell Monday evening, leading three Lady Flames in double digits as Liberty reached Tuesday night’s Marriott Cavalier Classic title…

The Rant | I want my DSS

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    Video Essay by Chris Graham [email protected] It makes sense when you look at it on paper. Close the Waynesboro Department of Social Services office, consolidate operations at the Verona office already serving Staunton and Augusta, and save everybody money in reduced overhead. But what looks good on paper doesn’t always make sense in terms…

In Depth | Not so elementary redistricting

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Waynesboro reacts to proposed reconfiguration of city elementary schools Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Westwood Hills to William Perry, then back to Westwood Hills. Two transitions in two years. That’s what Liz Barnes is facing for her son, Josh. “I’m not in the PTO, I’m not as much in the loop as I’d like to…

George Mason holds off Keydets, 89-86

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   Staff Report VMI sports: www.vmikeydets.com Freshman forward Luke Hancock hit a reverse putback layup with :50 remaining to put George Mason up for good, and junior guard Cam Long added a layup at the :09 mark to key a last-minute rally as George Mason defeated VMI, 89-86, Tuesday night at the Patriot Center. The…

City officials watching weather forecast

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Snow-rain double-whammy caused massive ’96 flooding Story by Chris Graham [email protected] The first of the two 100-year floods of 1996 in Waynesboro was precipitated by a massive early-January snowstorm that dumped 30 inches-plus of snow followed by a heavy-rain event a week later that forced the South River out of its banks. With snow still…

Acoustic with a mission

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Music Guild Night set for Saturday night Staff Report News Tips: [email protected] The Staunton Music Guild has recently partnered with several local businesses and organizations to benefit community and cultural causes, and on Saturday, Dec. 26, from 7-10 p.m., will join with Mockingbird Roots Music Hall, 123 W. Beverley St., to hold “Staunton Music Guild…

Post-storm update

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City Councilwoman updates snow-removal operations in Waynesboro Report by Lorie Smith www.loriesmith.com Here we are three days after the historic 24-inch snowfall that blanketed Waynesboro. Virginia and surrounding states were hit hard; our area particularly so. In an effort to keep the public informed, I’d like to provide you with some post-storm updates Current Road…

AFPBusiness.com launches new site for Platinum Furniture Care

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Staff Website development: [email protected] AFPBusiness.com has launched the new web home for the Waynesboro-based Platinum Furniture Care. Platinum offers a full line of protection services for furniture, carpets and rugs and mattresses under the Guardian and Crypton product lines. For more information on Platinum Furniture Care, check out the new website at www.PlatinumFurnitureCare.com.

Downtown revitalization: Time for action

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Column by Lorie Smith www.loriesmith.com Two weeks ago, Waynesboro held a downtown planning session. The city engaged the Redevelopment and Housing Authority to assist in creating a Downtown Revitalization Plan. Over the coming months, this plan will be formally developed and submitted for approval to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Waynesboro could…

Webb: Status quo of health-care system ‘unacceptable’

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Senator explains vote to move forward with legislation Statement from U.S. Sen. Jim Webb www.webb.senate.gov I have decided to vote in favor of moving forward on health care reform legislation. I do so despite my disappointment with some sections of the bill, which I will continue to address in the future. But the final package…