David Reynolds | A man for Richmond
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Next Tuesday’s election will cut down two men who have the same desire. One will live for another day, a day in November. The last man left standing will be Virginia’s next governor.
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A jewel on the riverfront
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A near-$50 million project would transform the South River Complex into The Mill at South River. And perhaps help transform Downtown Waynesboro into a jewel on the riverfront. “This can be such a neat project for Waynesboro,” said Beverly Shoemaker of Winchester, the owner of the 40-acre property with a history as an economic engine…
Proposal would transform South River Complex
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Big plans at the South River Complex would have the former textile mill transformed into a mixed-use commercial-retail-residential development to be known as The Mill at South River. A 4:15 p.m. press conference at City Hall will give more details on the proposal, which will begin its journey through the city approval process on Friday…
David Korten and Doug Pibel | Design for a new economy
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Politicians and the business press are looking for signs that the economic crisis is over and we’ll soon be back on track. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks of “green shoots” of recovery. President Obama sees “glimmers of hope.” All the massive infusions of borrowed stimulus and bailout money are aimed at the dream of…
Letter | Natalie Grossman
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As corporations beg for public tax dollars, workers’ wages have remained stagnant. Wages have not kept up with the cost of living. Working people need a living wage in order to pay for quality education for their children, health care, retirement savings, and rising gas prices.
Shifts in programs at Eastern Mennonite Seminary
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Eastern Mennonite Seminary faculty have approved a new curriculum, “for such a time (and place) as this,” which includes major changes to the Master of Divinity degree and minor shifts to the Master of Arts in Church Leadership degree. The Master of Divinity degree has been decreased from 93 credit hours to 90 credit hours….
Lindsey Oliver | Every woman should have reproductive choices
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When I was 16 I had an abortion. It was both difficult to arrange and pay for. Yet this pivotal event resulted in a lifelong commitment to working towards a world with reproductive justice for everyone. The sad part isn’t that I had an abortion, but that there were so many barriers. Even more disheartening…
In the News
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– Local News: Da Bears wreaking havoc in Da ‘Boro – Politics: Shannon gets public-safety endorsement – State News: AG announces price-gouging settlement – Local News: Clean Streams Initiative among conservation grant recipients
In the News
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– Local News: Delays on I-81 in Rockbridge – Local News: WWRC trail receives VCC recognition – Event: Longaberger bingo to benefit Food Bank – Politics: will.i.am cuts McAuliffe radio spot – Politics: Wagner gets PAC endorsement
Cassell Elementary student honored by AAA
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Tyler Wertman, a student from Hugh K. Cassell Elementary School in Augusta County, was recently recognized by AAA Mid-Atlantic for being chosen as an outstanding AAA school safety patrol for 2009. Tyler was selected from 294 elementary schools that utilize the AAA’s signature school safety program throughout Central and Western Virginia.
