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The Virginia Department of Transportation’s emergency project to remove unstable soil from a slope above Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain will be suspended again Wednesday due to weather conditions. There will be no restrictions on traffic on I-64 between Charlottesville and Waynesboro tomorrow.
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Howdy! The Richard Adams Variety Show this month has a “VARIETY” of music and some of my favorite acts. Sarah Lynna and this month’s version of the “Misfit Toys” will feature Sarah Lynna on vocals and guitar, Travis Weaver on Bass, Oscar (he only needs one name) on drums and sitting in with the band will be the legendary Buddy Thomas.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation’s emergency project to remove unstable soil from a slope above Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain has been suspended today and Tuesday due to weather conditions. There will be no restrictions on traffic on I-64 between Charlottesville and Waynesboro today or tomorrow.
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Alex Mortensen of University of Nebraska- Omaha will be playing for the Waynesboro Generals this summer. On May 2nd, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced that Alex has been selected for the 2013 Capital One Academic All-District Baseball Team for District 7. These teams recognize the nation’s top student‐athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.
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Seth Lucio (Waynesboro ’12) has been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Mid-Season Watch List.
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the VDOT Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation’s emergency project on Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain will resume on Monday, May 6. The work involves removal of an area of unstable soil from Afton Mountain above the highway at milepost 100.3 in Albemarle County.
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine joined Roanoke Mayor Dave Bowers and members of the local business community today to tour the city’s downtown and discuss economic development in the region. During the discussion, Kaine expressed his support for the Marketplace Fairness Act that will level the playing field for small businesses in Roanoke and across Virginia that are a major source of job creation.
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Robin Sullenberger announced he will retire as of August 16 from the Shenandoah Valley Partnership. Mr. Sullenberger has served as CEO for the Partnership for thirteen years, taking the position in 2000.
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The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the 20th annual Fishing Derby. The date of the event is Saturday, May 4th at Lake Tams in Gypsy Hill Park. The event is free and on-site registration begins at 7:30am.
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