AFP taking part in Taste of the Town

Crystal Graham

Augusta Free Press vice president Crystal Graham will square off with News Virginian editor/general manager Jonathan Hunley in a cook-off in the 13th annual Taste of the Town event on Tuesday, March 27. The event is sponsored by Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc. Graham will pit her Moroccan White Bean Turkey Chili against Hunley’s Butternut Squash…

RCC and Broken Monocle at WTA’s Gateway

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Two of Central Virginia comedy groups will bring their talents to WTA’s Gateway for the Gateway’s Comedy Night.  Performing on Saturday March 24 will be the Richmond Comedy Coalition and Broken Monocle Improv Group.  Hosted by Jim Zarling, the comedians will share the stage beginning at 8 pm at 329 West Main in downtown Waynesboro….

Old-time Virginia Roots music at WTA’s Gateway

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Mark Campbell and the Campbell Family Band will perform early Southern Highland music at WTA’s Gateway on Friday, March 23 at 8:00 pm.  The band specializes in string band music of an earlier era along with solo fiddle playing, singing with banjo and fiddle/banjo duets.  The performance is supported by a grant from the Virginia…

Chris Graham: Stick it to ’em

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I was accosted, for lack of a better word, the other day while walking on the new greenway trail by a gentleman who couldn’t believe that I didn’t agree that City Council shouldn’t “stick it to” the School Board for the School Board’s supposed lack of foresight regarding payments on the renovations to Kate Collins…

EMU loses opener to Greensboro

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Taking on a team that has already beaten many of your conference rivals is no easy task, and the Royals ran into that predicament Friday afternoon when they hosted Greensboro College.  Eastern Mennonite played well, but an eight-run fifth inning cost the men in a 12-6 loss at home. Although the Pride were not getting…

Candidate Forum 2012: What would you ask?

Chris Graham

Staunton and Waynesboro City Council candidates will respond to a series of citizen questions pertaining to city-wide topics and senior issues at two upcoming public forums. Questions will be developed based on submissions from local citizens interested in what’s affecting area public safety, health, housing, transportation and more. When new and incumbent Council members face…