Does your vote even count? In Waynesboro, maybe not
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I’m passionate about politics and public policy, so much so that I put my pen and notebook down a decade ago to run for an open seat on the Waynesboro City Council.
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Moving Waynesboro Forward: Vote Chanda McGuffin, Sam Hostetter for Waynesboro City Council
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Waynesboro is stuck in the 1970s, and the reason why is maddening. The City Council elections are held every other May. The next one is Tuesday. You probably didn’t know that. But you know who does: the small segment of our population who keeps sending do-nothings to the City Council.
Waynesboro Public Library May events
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Events at the Waynesboro Public Library in the month of May.
Video: Waynesboro City Council candidates participate in forum
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Candidates for the Ward C and Ward D seats on Waynesboro City Council took part in a candidate forum sponsored by the Wayne Theatre and The News Virginian, and moderated by Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham, on Thursday.
Waynesboro YMCA promoting child protection during National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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The Waynesboro YMCA is marking Child Abuse Prevention Month with Five Days of Action, April 23-27. Leading up to Healthy Kids Day® – a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids – Five Days of Action focuses on preventing child sexual abuse by sharing tips on how adults can step up and speak out to prevent child sexual abuse.
Waynesboro man charged with sexual battery: Investigation ongoing
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A Waynesboro man faces a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery. Terry Michael Pleskonko, 60, of Waynesboro, was arrested by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office on April 20 on a warrant obtained by the Staunton Police Department.
Waynesboro Riverfest set for April 28
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Waynesboro’s Riverfest, an organization dedicated to promoting environmental conservation and watershed stewardship, will host its annual Riverfest on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Constitution Park in Waynesboro. The event is free and open to the public.
Child advocates needed in Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County
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Blue Ridge Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children is in need of volunteer child advocates. CASA volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children.
Waynesboro City Council candidate forum set for April 26
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The Wayne Theatre and The News Virginian are co-sponsoring a Waynesboro City Council candidate forum set for Thursday, April 26, beginning at 7 p.m.
Kroger to close Waynesboro Lew Dewitt Boulevard store
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Kroger is closing its Lew DeWitt Boulevard store in Waynesboro in June, citing increasing competition in the grocery market that have contributed to year-over-year losses at the location.
