Fishburne hosts D1 talent in Military Classic

Chris Graham

Arguably the best basketball that will be played in the state of Virginia this weekend will be played in Waynesboro on grounds at Fishburne Military School. “We want the whole community here. This is going to be high-level basketball. You’re going to be seeing guys that are going to be playing major-college ball. Every player…

Medicaid incentives encourage healthy habits

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The Waynesboro Family YMCA is partnering with Virginia Premier Health Plan Inc. encouraging Medicaid recipients to adopt and maintain healthy living habits. A federal grant Program approved in the Affordable Care Act, under the Obama administration, promotes incentives for medicaid recipients who make an effort to control or lose weight, keep blood pressure and cholesterol…

Spring Fashion Debut: Get ‘poshed’

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It’s got new written all over it but it’s winning over people all over the world, including Jessica Clements. Perfectly Posh offers products made in the USA that give you the pampering you deserve. “I love that the products are all natural and good for your skin,” said Clements, who has been selling Perfectly Posh…

Spring Fashion Debut: Fashion for all ages

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Fashion isn’t just for adults … we want our kids to be just as fashionable! Kelly’s Kids offers high-quality classic clothing for kids to mix, match and coordinate. “The clothes sell themselves,” said Brenda Nycum, a sales representative for Kelly’s Kids. “It is the largest home party company specializing in children’s apparel.” Kelly’s Kids will…

Police report possible gas scam

Chris Graham

The Waynesboro Police Department would like to alert citizens, especially the elderly, to be cautious when approached at their homes by person(s) purporting to be in need of money to purchase fuel or food. Two instances of young adult males knocking on doors of city residents late at night asking for money for gas have…

Fashion Debut gets you to ‘think spring’

Crystal Graham

It may feel like the dead of winter, but it’s also time to begin thinking ahead to spring fashions. “I think people are probably looking for a good excuse to think spring,” said Crystal Graham of Augusta Free Press, which is presenting the 2012 Spring Fashion Debut on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to…

Elks Hoop Shoot at the Y

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The Waynesboro YMCA is hosting its annual Elks Hoop Shoot Friday night at 7 p.m. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Winners from the YMCA competition will have a chance to advance to the state finals in Charlottesville in February. The Hoop Shoot free-throw contest is open to boys and girls ages 8-13. Contestant age will…

Gateway features Fatty Lumpkin

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WTA’s January Mojo Saturday Nite with Bluesman Kevin Chisnell will feature the rock and blues band Fatty Lumpkin and the Love Hogs.  Also appearing will be James Painteer, songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.  The Jan. 21 Blues performance will be at WTA’s Gateway Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro at 8 p.m. Fatty Lumpkin and the Love Hogs…