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Owning your own business usually takes careful planning and execution, but for Robert and Calondra Stickley, Mirembe Hollow happened more by accident. “We started getting requests for some of our craft projects, and it just took off from there,” Calondra Stickley said. Mirembe Hollow will be one of more than 20 vendors participating in the…
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It started with an idea from a young man named Jeffrey Bowers at the Boys & Girls Club. He attended the National Youth Venture Summit in Orlando and thought there should be a video on bullying. That idea grew. Cynthia Pritchard, executive director of the United Way of Greater Augusta, says, “Jeremiah Jordan contacted our…
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It’s all about being personal and allowing you to show your sassy side. Initial Outfitters brings a fun and classic style to everything we all wear – from jewelry to bags and personal accessories. Initial Outfitters will be one of more than 20 vendors participating in the Feb. 11 Love is in the Air: Spring…
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Sigora Solar and the Waynesboro Family YMCA are teaming up on what will be the largest thermal solar installation in the state of Virginia. The system will consist of 40 panels covering approximately 1,600 square feet of space mounted on custom-engineered and -built aluminum rack on the YMCA’s roof. The $103,000 project is being funded…
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Coming all the way from Richmond, Becky Collier is excited to spread her love of Vault Denim. New in the direct-sales market, the jeans company brings designer denim to the consumer at up to 50 percent off. “I’ll bring between 120-130 pairs of awesome designer and boutique jeans,” she said. “The selection is incredible and…
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Missy Miller owns her full-service hair and tanning salon in Waynesboro. If that’s not enough, she also sells Miche handbags in her establishment. Radiance Tanning and Hair Salon has been going strong for four years, and she believes in doing all she can to support small, local businesses. Radiance Tanning and Hair Salon will be…
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Three Waynesboro teens were arrested early Sunday morning and charged with crimes related to a burglary in the overnight hours of Jan. 26-27. The teens were arrested after a stop by a city police officer around 2 a.m. near the intersection of North Poplar Avenue and Ohio Street. The officer at the scene found two…
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The Shenandoah Marlins Aquatic Club, which practices at the Waynesboro Y, competed in the Valley Area Swim Team’s Odd Age Group Meet at James Madison University on Jan 7 and 8. Generally in USA Sanctioned Age Group Level Swim Meets all swimmers compete based on their age on the first day of the meet. The…
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It’s an event that is growing before it even starts. The 2012 Spring Fashion Debut, presented by Augusta Free Press, has now grown beyond just the doors of The Gateway. Two other businesses will host vendors and take part in the event. Initial Inspiration, at 412 W. Main St. will host two vendors, and the…
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Ellen Schorsch, pianist, piano teacher and writer, will present a multi-media lecture-recital, sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Art Center, “Music Inspired by Art and Artists” on Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m.. at the P. Buckley Moss Museum, 150 P. Buckley Moss Drive in Waynesboro. Schorsch’s program will be accompanied by a power point presentation illustrating…
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