Spy! Tales from the Civil War at WTA’s Gateway

In keeping with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, WTA’s Gateway has engaged award-winning storyteller, Lynn Ruehlmann to perform her tale of Civil War spies. The performance will be at 7 pm at WTA’s Gateway, 329 West Main Street on Thursday, April 18. The program will feature the stories of Elizabeth Van Lew and Rose O’Neal Greenhow who used their wiles and skills to secure information for opposite sides in the war. Each story is a fascinating look at the role of women in the conflict that split the nation.

Waynesboro Public Library marks National Library Week

Waynesboro Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week from April 14-20, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.

Job seekers to learn job finding skills at Waynesboro Public Library

Chris Graham

Need some help finding employment? The Waynesboro Public Library has teamed up with the Waynesboro Rotary Club and the Office on Youth to host a career day. “Get a Job” Job Skills Fair on Thursday, April 25 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Sessions scheduled for the day will help job seekers learn job finding skills.

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#4 UVa. baseball evens series at Georgia Tech

Scott Silverstein (R-Sr., Olney, Md) allowed a run and two hits over seven strong innings as the fourth-ranked Virginia baseball team cruised to a 7-2 victory at No. 17 Georgia Tech Saturday afternoon at Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta. Silverstein (6-0) struck out nine and walked two in tying his career-long effort as UVa. (31-5, 13-4 ACC) evened the series at a game apiece.

Jarman Gap prescribed burn completed

The 500-acre Jarman Gap prescribed burn in Shenandoah National Park was successfully completed on Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11. Assistant Fire Management Officer John Fry reported that “prescribed fire objectives were achieved.” Fry added that local residents and visitors will continue to see smoke from within the burn area over the next several days.

Report: Terry McAuliffe raises $5.1 million in first quarter

Chris Graham

Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe’s campaign announced today that it had raised about $5.1 million during the first quarter. More than 3,600 Virginians contributed, making up about 72 percent of the contributors. About 74 percent of the donations were for $100 or less. This strong grassroots support from Virginians stands in stark contrast to Ken Cuccinelli, whose largest backer to date is the extreme anti-abortion group Susan B Anthony List.