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The Shenandoah Marlins Aquatic Club competed in the Virginia Swimming Senior State Championships in Christiansburg March 1-4. The meet has the toughest qualifying standards of all the swim meets in Virginia and is the fastest meet of the year at the state level. The meet is geared for swimmers 15-18 years old, but anyone who…
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The Boys & Girls Club of Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County is calling on Waynesboro community leaders to participate in a Youth Summit to help focus attention on issues and opportunities for young people. The summit will be held at the Waynesboro Club (302 E. Main Street) on Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. in…
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City Council candidates in Waynesboro and Staunton will tell you their position on issues affecting residents, in two public forums. Waynesboro City Council Candidates Wednesday, April 25, 1 p.m. Waynesboro Senior Center 325 Pine Avenue Staunton Candidates Thursday, April 26, 1 p.m. Staunton Senior Center 300 Churchville Avenue, Suite 63 Co-sponsored by NBC29 and the…
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The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge is currently accepting scholarship applications from seniors attending high schools in Staunton, Waynesboro and the counties of Augusta and Nelson. Additionally, adults are encouraged to apply for select scholarships.
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The March River City Radio Hour celebrates Clyde Edgerton’s Walking Across Egypt, the Augusta County’s “One Book, One Community” project for 2012. Joining the celebration will be Kathleen Kraft, Marsha Howard and the River City Players with Chris Graham’s Judge Not. The Radio Hour performances are at 6:30 and 8:00 pm at WTA’s Gateway, 329…
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The Central Virginia Blues Society in partnership with WTA’s Gateway join forces to present the “Conjuring the Store,” a Blues Showcase at Mojo Saturday Night on Saturday, March 17. The Showcase will include Bluzonia , special guests Willie D-E and The Chris Young Group. Also on tap are some Very Special Surprise Guests! Admission is…
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It’s more than music trivia… It’s more than “Name That Tune”… You’ll be taking a fantastic journey through musical history on Thursday, March 15 at WTA’s Gateway. The goal of Music Trivia is to HAVE FUN! You’ll come away with having learned some songs and/or artists that you’ll now really enjoy. You’ll also be reminded…
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The Waynesboro Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 17, from 7 a.m. to noon, at the First Baptist Church Social Hall, 301 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro. The menu features all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage and Starbucks coffee. The price is $5 per person. Children 7-and-under eat free. Takeout is available….
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The Eastern Mennonite baseball team wrapped up their play at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational Wednesday against Pitt-Greensburg. Despite out-hitting their opponents on the day, the Royals also made seven errors in the twinbill, dropping both games. EMU displayed plenty of offense over their five games at the RussMatt, and came home with a 2-3…
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Solar companies that use products made in China have a huge advantage over competitors that try to go American. The difference in price on a large project, said Shawn Cooke, the chief technology officer at Sigora Solar in Waynesboro, could be in the thousands of dollars. “It can be harder to compete, but we try…
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