VDOT road-work schedule for May 6-10

Chris Graham

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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Sen. Tim Kaine begins Shenandoah Valley swing

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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.

Vector Industries adds Chrissy Johnston to oversee sales and marketing

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Waynesboro based Vector Industries announced today that it has hired Chrissy Johnston to serve as director of sales and marketing. Johnston brings more than 25 years of experience in sales and marketing to Vector Industries, which employs persons with diverse disabilities and enables them to reach their potential as productive community members.

Three Sillies bring fun for the family to the Gateway Theatre

Chris Graham

The Three Sillies will bring two evenings of fun for the whole family to WTA’s Gateway on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4. The show is an original theatrical production created by Boomie Pedersen, the Artistic Director of the Earl Hamner, Jr. Theatre. The performances are at 7 pm at 329 West Main in downtown Waynesboro.