Florida State nips UVa., 53-51
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Michael Snaer converted an old-fashioned three-point play with 4.4 seconds left, and Florida State put UVa.’s NCAA Tournament hopes on life support, 53-51, Thursday night.
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McDonnell updates state’s response to winter storm
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Gov. Bob McDonnell today updated the Commonwealth’s response to the recent winter storm that struck Virginia, and the impact the storm had on the state. The storm claimed three lives, two due to automobile accidents and one due to a falling tree. At its peak the storm cut electrical service to approximately 370,000 customers, but electric crews continue to make fast progress in restoration efforts with outages now down to less than 100,000 connections. Dominion Virginia Power estimates that 95 percent of its remaining outages will be restored by Friday evening at the latest.
Economic impact! Tickets to Night of the Superstars sold to fans in 11 states
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Night of the Superstars has broken all presale records for local independent pro-wrestling shows in the Shenandoah Valley with more than 425 tickets sold online — more than five weeks before the live show gets under way.
East Rockingham Programs for March 2013
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The East Rockingham Senior Center, operated by Valley Program for Aging Services, Inc. announces the following programs for March.
The History of Moonshining at the Waynesboro Public Library
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Kevin Riddle, a traditional mountain craftsman, will present a program titled, “History and Culture of Moonshining in the Southern Appalachian Mountains” at the Waynesboro Public Library on March 16.
David Reynolds: The Great Shell Game
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After 27 years the General Assembly finally made some progress towards meeting Virginia’s transportation needs. That is, if you are willing to call the oddest collection of taxes and revenue transfers ever attempted since 1619 “progress.” I call it the biggest shell game to ever come out of Richmond. Or Williamsburg.
McDonnell declares snow-related state of emergency
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Gov. Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency this morning authorizing state agencies to assist local governments in responding to the snow storm currently impacting the Commonwealth.
Waynesboro Senior Center Begins Forum Series
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The Waynesboro Senior Center is partnering with The News Virginian for a public news forum that will be a series of community topics called “LET’S TALK: Discussing Community Interests Together.”
Bridgewater College to dedicate electric-vehicle charging station
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Bridgewater College will officially dedicate an electric-vehicle charging station that is believed to be one of only a few at a Virginia college. College officials and local legislators will perform a ribbon cutting March 19 at 9:30 a.m. in the Stone Village parking lot. The public is invited to attend.
Guidelines for staying safe, avoiding injury in winter storm
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As severe winter weather moves into the state, the Virginia Department of Health urges Virginians to prepare for the snowstorm and offers tips to say safe during cleanup activities following the storm.
