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The reaction on local news blogs to the news that a former Waynesboro City Council member is facing attempted-rape allegations has exposed something about the River City. Not only are people anonymously attacking the alleged perpetrator, but the accuser herself is fodder for the gristmill. AFP editor Chris Graham wonders aloud where we’ve come to…
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Henry Cejudo used to have to borrow his brother’s shoes. “He’d work out, and I’d work out after,” said Cejudo, who as a high-school senior won the U.S. Nationals in 2006, and then against all odds won the Olympic freestyle-wrestling gold medal in Beijing in 2008. “Now I have my own shoe with adidas,” said…
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The News Virginian and NBC29 are cohosting a debate featuring 25th House District candidates Steve Landes and Greg Marrow tonight at 6 p.m. at Kate Collins Middle School in Waynesboro. Landes, an Augusta County Republican and public relations and marketing professional, is running for an eighth term in the Virginia House of Delegates. Marrow, a…
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The Waynesboro Senior Advocacy Commission is hosting a Senior Forum on Monday, Sept. 28, from 5-7 p.m. at Waynesboro First Baptist Church (301 S. Wayne Ave.). Seniors, caregivers, family members, and policy makers are all invited to attend this free event. The Senior Forum will include: – Expert guest speakers – Information Fair – Refreshments…
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25th District Democratic Party nominee Greg Marrow talks with voters at a house party in Waynesboro on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. Facebook Video. Length: 19:27.
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Democratic Party attorney-general nominee Steve Shannon speaks briefly with voters in Waynesboro Saturday morning, Sept. 19. Facebook Video. Length: 1:03.
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Democratic Party attorney-general candidate Steve Shannon will make a campaign stop in Waynesboro Saturday morning. Shannon will meet with voters at the Democratic Party headquarters at 801-C W. Broad St. at Willow Oak Plaza at 9:30 a.m. Shannon is running against Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the Nov. 3 election.
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Join us at AugustaFreePress.com for the Friday, Sept. 11, home opener for Waynesboro High School football as the Little Giants host the Turner Ashby High School Knights. AFP editor Chris Graham and Waynesboro Generals owner Jerry Carter will bring you all the action on live audio streaming. Join the guys at 6 p.m. for the…
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The third Annual Chili, Blues ‘N Brews Cook-Off is set for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Constitution Park in Downtown Waynesboro. Produced by Waynesboro Downtown Development, Inc., this full-day event promises fun, food, and entertainment for all. International Chili Society member chefs from as far as Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio and New Jersey…
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A Waynesboro man is wanted on charges related to a raid in the 1200 block of 10th Street Wednesday night that resulted in the seizure of 12 potted marijuana plants and a full trash bag with drying marijuana. Two felony warrants have been issued for Christopher Brown Uhler, 41, on charges of possession with intent…
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