
Event preserves legacy of Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign
In June 1862, Stonewall Jackson’s historic Valley Campaign came to a thunderous climax at the Battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic in Rockingham County

In June 1862, Stonewall Jackson’s historic Valley Campaign came to a thunderous climax at the Battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic in Rockingham County

The Popular Night Hawk Mysteries return to May’s River City Radio Hour. This time the would-be private eye takes on a homicide at the local amusement park

The move, to say the least, is not wise, in that it basically confirms the substance of what City Councilman Mike Harris had had to say about Lucente

Fifty-three University of Virginia Health System physicians from 28 specialties are featured in the new edition of America’s Top Doctors® (11th Edition), which honors the top 1 percent of specialists and sub-specialists in the U.S. UVA also had 20 physicians selected for a companion publication, America’s Top Doctors for Cancer (7th Edition). Published annually by…

The Sorensen Institute today unveiled a new program designed to instruct and prepare Virginians who wish to continue their service to the Commonwealth. The new Emerging Leaders Program was developed in partnership between the governor’s office and the Sorensen Institute during the spring of 2012. The pilot program will train public policy and political leaders…

The Bridgewater College Alumni Association recognized seven students for excellence in the campus community at the annual awards convocation on May 1. The Alumni Legacy Scholarships are presented to rising juniors or seniors whose parent(s) graduated from Bridgewater College. The scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, rewards loyalty of alumni who encourage their children to attend…

The Richard Adams Variety Show will give cat lovers a turn on the Friday, May 11th performance. Besides a full list of musicians, Richard will hold his first “You Can Sound Like a Cat” competition. Like his “You Can Sound Like a Dog” competition, contestants will mount the WTA’s Gateway stage and mew, purr, or…

Another election cycle is now completed. The voices of the people who voted have been heard. It is now time to move forward

The Waynesboro Senior Center will play host on Saturday to “Did You Say Murder> Who Would Kill the New Guy,” a murder mystery starring News Virginian Editor Jonathan Hunley and Augusta Free Press LLC Vice President Crystal Graham. The event begins at 6 p.m. Saturday with dinner. Kathy Johnson of Murder Is a Game will…

Mayor Frank Lucente, Vice Mayor Bruce Allen and City Councilman Tim Williams swept to victory in contested races for seats on Waynesboro City Council Tuesday. Lucente’s win over former City Council member Lorie Smith in the At-Large race was something of a surprise. Smith, also a former School Board chair, had the backing of several…
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