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It’s an event that is growing before it even starts. The 2012 Spring Fashion Debut, presented by Augusta Free Press, has now grown beyond just the doors of The Gateway. Two other businesses will host vendors and take part in the event. Initial Inspiration, at 412 W. Main St. will host two vendors, and the…
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Despite 33 points from Keith Gabriel and a career-best 18 rebounds from Stan Okoye, the Campbell Camels defeated the VMI Keydets, 80-73, in Big South basketball action Saturday at Gore Arena in Buies Creek, N.C. After Campbell (14-8, 8-2 Big South) had pulled out to a nine-point lead early in the second half, the Keydets…
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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…
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The Virginia Quilt Museum will open the new exhibit season on Feb. 1, with “Shenandoah Valley Counterpanes” and “Art Under A Microscope.” These new exhibits will be open until May 12. In addition, rare Civil War quilts made in the Valley, 20th century quilts and sewing machines from the Museum’s collection will be featured in…
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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…
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#17 Virginia rallied from a nine-point deficit with nine minutes to go, but two shots at a game-tying three in the game’s final seconds came up empty, and #6 Duke held on for a tough 61-58 home win Thursday night. An Akil Mitchell followup dunk of a Jontel Evans missed layup pulled the Cavs (14-2,…
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On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Wildlife Center of Virginia admitted a bald eagle – an adult bird – from Prince William County. The bird was picked up on Jan. 10 near Route 234 (between Manassas and Dumfries) and taken to the Village Veterinary Clinic in Burke. On Jan. 11, a volunteer transporter picked up the…
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The Virginia State Police along with the assistance of local emergency agencies are investigating a multi-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 in the area of the 243 mile marker in the City of Harrisonburg. At approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, a sudden snow squall came through the area that caused limited visibility and…
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Stan Okoye had 25 points and seven rebounds, and Ron Burks capped a 19-point night with a driving layup with 40 seconds to go, helping the VMI Keydets defeat the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 76-72, in Big South basketball action Monday night at VMI’s Cameron Hall. After Okoye hit a jumper with 2:13 to go, giving…
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Forced to overcome a double-digit first-half deficit, the George Mason men’s basketball team exploded with a 16-0 run to begin the second half, providing the cushion in a 70-56 Colonial Athletic Association victory over William & Mary on Monday afternoon at the Patriot Center. The Patriots (10-4, 2-0 CAA) won their third straight game while…
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