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Special Report by Chris Graham [email protected] How much did the economic-incentive package put together by the City of Waynesboro have to do with the ultimate decision of Polymer Group Inc. to expand its operations here and not in Mooresville, N.C.? The first question that I posed to PGI spokesman Cliff Bridges was the generic,…
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Claudius Crozet’s forward thinking two centuries ago is serving as a guide for local leaders trying to turn his technological marvel of a railroad tunnel through the Blue Ridge at Rockfish Gap into a tourist attraction. “It will be a draw for hikers, for railroad buffs, geology people, history…
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] On one recent walk to the Waynesboro Public Library from her home on Walnut Avenue, Heather Chandler counted 20 different piles of dog waste on sidewalks. “It has become difficult for those in wheelchairs and with strollers to enjoy a stroll or run errands,” said Chandler, a licensed veterinary…
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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] Waynesboro Police have a suspect in the brazen armed robbery reported at Scotto’s Italian Restaurant on Sunday. Douglas Eugene Barnes, 52, of Waynesboro, is wanted for armed robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, felony theft of…
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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge is currently accepting scholarship applications from seniors attending high schools in Staunton, Waynesboro and the counties of Augusta and Nelson. Additionally, adults are encouraged to apply for select scholarships. The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge administers over 25 scholarship…
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] A local and state incentive package that included $1.5 million in state monies and $2 million in land, cash and tax breaks from the City of Waynesboro helped grease the skids for Polymer Group Inc., which chose Waynesboro over other locations including one near its corporate headquarters in the…
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Submitted Item News tips: [email protected] The Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist Church will host The Passion, a live walk-through mini-drama, on Saturday, April 3, at 11 a.m. The presentation includes full-costumed characters, music, live animals and much more. Some scenes outdoors- rain or shine. Admission is free. The church is located at 1700 Lyndhurst Road. For…
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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] Waynesboro City Councilwoman Lorie Smith is holding a meet and greet with city voters at the Rosenwald Community Center on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Smith is running for re-election in Ward D in the May 4 city elections. The Rosenwald Community Center is located at 413 Port Republic Road.
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Column by Lorie Smith www.loriesmith.com I’m happy to report that last week’s Tourism Summit was a tremendous success! Approximately 35 business representatives and interested citizens came out to show support for a strategic tourism initiative in Waynesboro. All in attendance agreed that city officials, business owners and residents must partner and collaborate to aggressively market…
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Waynesboro police ran 633 calls in 2009 for what turned out to be false alarms triggered by electronic security systems. That’s a call or two a day every day for the year. At 28 minutes per call on average spent dealing with the calls, that’s a half-hour to an…
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