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The Virginia baseball team exploded for nine runs during its final four trips to the plate in a 9-3 win at Coastal Carolina Saturday afternoon in the Caravelle Resort Tournament at Watson Stadium/Vrooman Field in Conway, S.C. The overflow crowd of 1,635 was a regular-season record for Coastal. Because of incoming inclement weather, UVa (1-1)…
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City firefighter Robert “Bob” Donaldson has announced his intentions to run for the Ward B seat on City Council during the May 1 general election. Donaldson is a lifelong resident of the City of Waynesboro. He was educated in the Waynesboro school system, graduating from Waynesboro High School in 1995. Donaldson received his AASD in…
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February is American Heart Month and as a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community through healthy living, the Waynesboro Family YMCA urges everyone in Waynesboro and East Augusta area to take steps to prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, so they can lead longer, healthier lives. To address the prevalence of heart disease in…
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The weather was great for a home opener, with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 50s, but the Royals came out on the short end of a 9-6 decision against Mary Washington on Wednesday afternoon. Both pitching staffs struggled with their control, and the Eagles cashed in on more of their opportunities. Eastern Mennonite…
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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…
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Augusta Free Press put on another successful Fashion Showcase in Downtown Waynesboro. AFP editor Chris Graham chronicles the 2012 Spring Fashion Debut. Online at www.WaynesboroFashion.com.
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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…
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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,…
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The news Sunday that former School Board Chair and City Councilwoman Lorie Smith has thrown her hat into the ring for a seat on Waynesboro City Council was a jolt in two ways. One is the fact that Smith, who had long been known to be considering a run, finally pulled the trigger. Two is…
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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…
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