Museum exhibit features African-American inventors

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In recognition of Black History Month a new display located at the Waynesboro Heritage Museum, sponsored by the Waynesboro Area Learning Tree, explores the many fascinating inventions of African-Americans. Make a trip down to the museum at 420 W. Main St. to learn about some of these important contributions that have enriched our lives and…

Lumos Networks to enhance broadband services for Virginia Community Colleges System

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Lumos Networks (NASDAQ: LMOS), a leading provider of fiber-based products across the Mid-Atlantic region , announced that the Virginia Community Colleges System has chosen Lumos Networks to deliver state-of-the-art broadband services to campuses across Virginia. In making the announcement, David J. Keller, Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, said, “Lumos Networks is honored…

AFP Business offers marketing classes

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Augusta Free Press LLC will begin a series of classes on web, social media, marketing and public relations beginning this week with the debut of Building the Machine 101. Taught by AFP editor Chris Graham, the classes will provide you with the building blocks for an effective approach to reaching out to consumers, business-to-business clients,…

$100K matching gift creates an opportunity to build a Habitat dream development

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Raymond Reed, a long-time resident of Waynesboro, project manager and supporter of Staunton–Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity, passed away last March.  But his dream to create housing for working poor families didn’t because he and his wife, Peggy Reed, share the same vision. At a recent volunteer dinner Peggy Reed was recognized for her work stepping…

Hot Saturday in the River City!

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Bitter temperatures have arrived for the weekend, but festivities in Downtown Waynesboro Saturday will be hot. The Spring Fashion Debut, presented by Augusta Free Press, will deliver warmth throughout the day, with more than 25 vendors presenting their Spring and Summer lines. “What better time to think of toe rings and summer clothes than now?”…

Spring Fashion Debut: A leap of faith

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It’s their first show of 2012, and their first show in Waynesboro, and Dragonfly Designs owners Kris and Jeff Bednarczyk couldn’t be more excited! “We are a leap of faith,” said Kris. “We took a creative headfirst dive into trying to make a living out of what we love to do.” Dragonfly Designs will be…

Spring Fashion Debut: Sassy style

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It’s all about comfort whether you are at work or play. “Jockey Person to Person presents versatility and comfort … all wrapped into one,” said comfort specialist Melissa Howell. Jockey Person to Person will be one of more than 20 vendors participating in the Feb. 11 Love is in the Air: Spring Fashion Debut in…