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DuPont Community Credit Union continued to demonstrate the availability of credit by once again growing total loans for the fourth quarter for 2010 compared to the same period for 2009. The Waynesboro-headquartered credit union, which operates nine branches in the Central Shenandoah Valley region, reported that $41.6 million in loans were funded during the fourth…
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The Waynesboro Economic Development Authority, in conjunction with the Strategic Plan Task Force, has announced that Moran, Stahl & Boyer has been selected to assist with the development of the city’s Economic Development Strategic Plan. MS&B has over 45 years experience in site selection and economic-development consulting with clients nationwide, including Augusta, James City, and…
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Here we are, A “New Year,” in need of a new direction. As I’ve looked back over the last 10 years I’ve seen that the “political players” on both sides of the aisle have betrayed us! The Democrats have been trying to “give away the store” that’s been bankrupt for years, and the Republicans get…
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Mathers Construction Team, Linco Inc. and the Waynesboro Generals are partnering with the City of Waynesboro to provide a concession stand for the new youth-baseball facility in the City’s North Park. Mathers, Linco and the Generals are providing materials and labor to complete the 24-foot by 24-foot structure from the ground up. The City will…
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The Screenwriting Workshop taught by Matthew Marshall and sponsored by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission has been postponed due to the weather. The new dates are Thursday, Feb. 3, and Thursday, Feb. 10. The workshops begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Wayne Theatre Alliance office at 533 W. Main St. in Downtown…
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The second annual Shenandoah Valley Sprint Tri for the Y has been set for Sunday, June 5, beginning at 7 a.m. beginning at Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro. The event includes a 400-meter swim, a 14.9-mile bike ride and a 5-kilometer run. The triathlon, organized by Elevation Athletics, is a fundraiser for the Waynesboro YMCA and…
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Below are lists of students from Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro who graduated, made president’s list or dean’s list during the fall 2010 semester at James Madison University. To qualify for the president’s list, a student must carry a semester course load of 12 graded credit hours or more and earn a GPA of 3.900…
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A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro for Wednesday. The National Weather Service is forecasting mainly snow with a little mix with sleet at the outset. Accumulations of 5 or more inches of snow are possible. The snow is expected to begin Wednesday morning and to continue into the…
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Awesome Wrestling Entertainment superstars Carlito, Jimmy Wang Yang, Luke Gallows, Short Sleeve Sampson, Sonjay Dutt, Traci Brooks and Robo-Tron will take part in a meet-and-greet with fans at the Staunton Mall on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place in advance of the big AWE Superstars of Pro…
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The Waynesboro Y Swim Team (the Shenandoah Marlins Aquatic Club, SMAC) traveled to the University of Maryland Jan. 8-9 to compete against all of the Northeast YMCA swim teams. The following 30 SMAC swimmers qualified and competed in the highly competitive meet: Keegan Abar, Jessie Arnold, Matt Bihl, Peyton Brooks, Lexi Campbell, Bobby Carey, Chris…
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