Half credit, U Hall voters, Carolyn Frank, Kristina Cruise

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Winners and Losers column by Chris Graham PUSH: Half credit for doing something good The local TV stations covering the 24th Senate District candidates forum held last night in Waynesboro seem to think that the event materialized out of the thin air. OK, I’m being harsh – because WHSV did show pictures from the event…

Concert choir performing selections from Les Mis

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Item by Chris Graham The Waynesboro High School Concert Choir will present music from Les Miserables at two concerts this weekend. The shows are set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Louis Spilman Auditorium at WHS. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students. For more information, call…

Officer, author, shares love of good reading

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Story by Chris Graham Mark Kearney wanted to do a good thing – highlighting the connection between literacy and good reading skills and crime prevention. The police officer wouldn’t have guessed four years ago when he embarked on the effort that became Book ‘Em that he would be a part of the event himself as…

City slicker

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Stop the Presses column by Chris Graham “We’re moving to the city,” I said to a long-time friend, who could hardly suppress a laugh. “Um, you’re moving to Waynesboro,” Dobie Madison, a sportswriter buddy of mine from way back, retorted. “We’re not talking city here. We’re talking … less rural than the middle of nowhere.”…

nTelos introduces cable, satellite TV alternative

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Item by Chris Graham An alternative to cable and satellite TV is being rolled out by nTelos in Augusta County and Waynesboro – offering 200 all-digital channels and 18 high-definition channels and more. “We look forward to providing innovative video services and to giving our customers an excellent choice for television programming,” nTelos Wireline president…

Pastures candidates talk county politics

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The Top Story by Chris Graham Tracy Pyles is making a go at a fourth term on the Augusta County Board of Supervisors – but this Pastures District re-election bid might be his toughest to date. West Augusta businessman Travis Smithdeal has made his presence known in the Augusta County Government Center already – leading…

Vector Industries earns accreditation

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Item by Chris Graham The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities has extended the accreditation of employment-services programs at the Waynesboro-based Vector Industries for three years. The accreditation represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization. Vector Industries provides employment and training for people with physical and mental challenges. Employment…

Moving violations

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Stop the Presses column by Chris Graham “This is the last time we’re moving.” Famous last words. It’s been four years since our last move – to a small house south of Grottoes. Beautiful view of the Blue Ridge. Two farms across the road. The trains that whiz by at night are annoying, but otherwise…

Breaking down the 24th Senate race

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The Top Story by Chris Graham He had to fend off perhaps the fight of his political life in June with a party-primary challenge from Rockbridge County businessman Scott Sayre. With the change of seasons from summer to fall, 24th District Republican Sen. Emmett Hanger would seem to have if not the second-biggest fight of…