Incumbents sweep in Waynesboro

Chris Graham

Mayor Frank Lucente, Vice Mayor Bruce Allen and City Councilman Tim Williams swept to victory in contested races for seats on Waynesboro City Council Tuesday. Lucente’s win over former City Council member Lorie Smith in the At-Large race was something of a surprise. Smith, also a former School Board chair, had the backing of several…

Goodlatte to speak in Waynesboro

The SWAC Breakfast Sixth District Congressional Candidate Series continues this weekend with a visit by Congressman Bob Goodlatte on Saturday, April 28, at Golden Corral in Waynesboro. Speaker: Congressman Bob Goodlatte Date:  Saturday, April 28, 2012 Time:  8:30 a.m. Place:  Golden Corral Location: 51 Apple Tree Lane, Waynesboro, VA 22980 (I-64, Exit 94) Dutch-treat: Buffet…

Rutherford Institute asks Waynesboro accommodate churches on homeless-shelter issue

The Rutherford Institute is calling on the City of Waynesboro to accommodate local churches wishing to provide temporary shelters for the homeless during the winter months by allowing them to take refuge inside their existing church buildings. Institute attorneys are challenging the city’s current interpretation of its zoning ordinance which requires churches to apply for…

Big Apple Bagels in Waynesboro to kick off campaign for cystic fibrosis

Big Apple Bagels® will hold their National Bagel Sale event on Friday, April 27, 2012. For one day only, customers can purchase made-from-scratch bagels for only 49-cents. The National Bagel Sale will also serve as the kick-off event for Big Apple Bagels’ Great Strides® campaign for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Throughout the month of May,…