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Doug Norcross and Dr. Melinda Ferguson announced their candidacies to run for re-election to the Waynesboro School Board in the May 2012 election. Norcross, who represents Ward A on the Board, and his wife, Sue, are active citizens of Waynesboro and are now enjoying retirement. Norcross has three children. He lost his son Kevin to…
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At 12:20 p.m. Virginia State Police Trooper T.C. Edmondston was called to the scene of a two-vehicle fatal crash on Route 20 near the intersection of Route 699 in Buckingham County. Two people were killed and one person was seriously injured in the crash. The ambulance was traveling southbound on Route 20 when it crossed…
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Ceremonies celebrating Tree City USA took place in 57 communities across Virginia on Monday, including in Staunton and Waynesboro. The towns, cities and military installations that have achieved Tree City USA certification satisfy guidelines from the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are much more than a pretty face,” said Barbara White, urban and community forester with…
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Polymer Group Inc. today unveiled a new platform technology to produce nonwovens containing submicron fibers that can deliver improved performance properties for healthcare, industrial, filtration and new emerging market applications. PGI’s proprietary Arium™ technology produces a matrix of fibers predominately sized under one micron in diameter. “Arium is a completely new technology platform for the…
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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Waynesboro Family YMCA wants residents of Waynesboro and Augusta County to be aware of their risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes – and preventative steps they can take today to reduce that risk. Currently, nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes and a staggering 79 million people…
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The annual Waynesboro YMCA Turkey Trot will be held once again on Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, Nov. 24. The event begins with a 500-yard swim at 7:30 a.m. The Gobbler Trot 1K begins at 8:15 a.m., and the 5K Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. Registration is under way. Click here to download a registration form.
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School’s out for Russ Ingersoll. After over 30 years as a high school counselor, Ingersoll has opened a private counseling practice, Harbor Counseling Services in Downtown Waynesboro. The practice is focused on college, career, and personal development counseling. “Especially in today’s economy, college cannot be a time to extend adolescence without a serious purpose and…
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The Superstars of Awesome Wrestling Entertainment will make a special guest appearance at the Waynesboro YMCA on Friday night to take part in the Annual Halloween Festival and Friday Night Basketball. Short Sleeve Sampson, Alex Silva, Jamin Olivencia and a surprise guest or two will be on hand at the Y beginning at 8 p.m….
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A public forum on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Waynesboro UU Fellowship on 565 Pine Ave. at 7 p.m. Fracking is the controversial method of extracting natural gas from shale formations that may come to this region of Virginia in the future. The forum is an effort to…
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The Tourism Association of Greater Waynesboro, in collaboration with the Waynesboro Tourism Office, is pleased to announce a Tourism Tradeshow in support of the area’s travel industry. The event will take place on Monday, October 3 from noon – 6 p.m. at the Best Western PLUS Waynesboro Conference Center. The vision of this event is…
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