Focus | Agritourism: Inside the buzz

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   Story by Chris Graham Story Ideas: [email protected] There’s been a lot of talk about agritourism in Augusta County in recent weeks, to the point of having us border on being trendy jumping into the fray. Trendy or not, the idea isn’t necessarily something new in the ag sector, even if the word is. “Agritourism…

Seton Hall rides hot three-point shooting to big win over VMI

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   Staff Report VMI sports: www.vmikeydets.com Junior guard Jamel Jackson nailed 12 three-point shots and finished with 40 points to lead Seton Hall to a 134-107 victory over Virginia Military Institute Saturday afternoon before a crowd of 6,012 spectators at Prudential Center. The Pirates of the Big East Conference ran their record to 8-0 while…

Woman admits to false report on sexual assault

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Police considering charges Story by Chris Graham [email protected] A woman who reported to police that she had been the victim of a sexual assault in her Southeast Waynesboro home on Monday is now admitting that she made the story up. The woman, whose name has not been released by Waynesboro Police, could face charges for…

The Rant | Slow down on school change

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   Video Essay by Chris Graham [email protected] The idea to reconfigure elementary education in Waynesboro isn’t a bad one on its face, but … What’s the big rush? Shouldn’t we take our time and make sure that we’re doing the right thing? The push has some people wondering aloud about what the real motivation might…

Hokies blast Keydets on hardwood

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   Staff Report VMI sports: www.vmikeydets.com Virginia Tech sports: www.hokiesports.com Juniors Jeff Allen and Dorenzo Hudson scored 24 points apiece to lead Virginia Tech to a 98-73 victory Wednesday evening in non-conference action at Cassell Coliseum. The Hokies improved to 7-1 on the season while out-rebounding the Keydets, 59-36. VMI (4-4) stayed in the game…

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…