Another empty building

Chris Graham

Fear and Loathing in Waynesboro column by Chris Graham [email protected] It should come as no surprise that the city council is moving us on the fast track to reneging on the Wayne Theatre Alliance economic-development agreement. Unlike the issue involving the firing of Doug Walker, which the jihadists didn’t tell us about because they didn’t…

‘Radio Hour’ returns with music, comedy, drama

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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] The Boogie Kings, comedian Marsha Howard, singer-songwriter Duffy and his playing partner, Matt Thomas, and more are on the bill on “The River City Radio Hour” Friday night. The “Radio Hour” will also feature vocalist Claire Sax and the third installment of Bob Crawford’s serial suspense mystery, Night Hawk and…

Police officer to lead Writer’s Group

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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] The Waynesboro Writer’s Group meeting set for Saturday morning at Stone Soup Books and Cafe will feature a familiar face – and badge. Waynesboro police officer Mark Kearney will lead the monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at Stone Soup in Downtown Waynesboro. Kearny is the founder of the Book ‘Em…

The New Dominion Magazine is on the streets!

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The Summer 2008 edition of The New Dominion Magazine is out today. The stories featured in the magazine include: – A religious Revolution: Waynesboro church turns tradition on its head – 2025 Vision: What does Greater Augusta look like in the future? – Vineyards in the Valley: Wine industry gaining foothold in Augusta, Rockingham –…

Happening at Stone Soup

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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Two events on the schedule at Stone Soup Books and Cafe in Downtown Waynesboro will give you reasons to spend Tuesday evening downtown. An African Hand-Drumming for Beginners class taught by drumming scholar Bruce Penner is being offered free of charge at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. No experience is needed to…

Another top city official resigns

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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Waynesboro is losing its third top city-government employee in the last four months. Economic-development director Meghan Williamson submitted her resignation today effective Aug. 8. Williamson had been in the post for two-plus years. Williamson’s departure comes on the heels of the departures of former city attorney Bob Lunger, who resigned…