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Adjourning a 60-day legislative session without approving a biennial budget may seem like Washington-style failure to some, but to those who work closely with the process taking more time to balance the budget reflects the realities and limitations of the tremendous task involved. Contrasted to federal budget-making, there are no continuing resolutions or the ability…
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Two of Central Virginia comedy groups will bring their talents to WTA’s Gateway for the Gateway’s Comedy Night. Performing on Saturday March 24 will be the Richmond Comedy Coalition and Broken Monocle Improv Group. Hosted by Jim Zarling, the comedians will share the stage beginning at 8 pm at 329 West Main in downtown Waynesboro….
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Just in time for St. Patrick’s day, area residents who claim Scots Irish or Irish heritage can learn about new resources for historical research into their roots. “Discovering your Irish and Scots Irish Roots” is a highly illustrated and authoritative talk by Dr. Brian Trainor and Fintan Mullan of the Ulster Historical Foundation, Belfast, Northern…
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When Lynn Coffey and her husband Billy moved to the tiny hamlet of Love, Virginia, more than three decades ago they looked around at their neighbors and discovered a vanishing way of life. Inspired to preserve the story of these people and their culture, she began publishing a newspaper about what she observed. Although the…
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The Virginia women’s basketball team defeated in-state foe Richmond, 68-55, Monday (March 19) in the second round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). The Cavaliers advance to host Appalachian State in the third round on Thursday (March 22) at 7 p.m. at John Paul Jones Arena. With the win, UVa improved to 24-10 overall…
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No. 4 Florida State scored three runs in the eighth inning to come from behind and defeat the Virginia baseball team, 7-5, Monday evening at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. In the first ACC Monday broadcast on ESPNU, the Seminoles finished off a three-game series sweep, rallying in the eighth inning for wins in…
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Recent sustained warm temperatures encourage spending time outdoors. Officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry remind you to protect yourself and your property when these outdoor activities involve burning. The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law is in effect and prohibits burning before 4 p.m. Since January 1, the VDOF has responded to 166 fires that…
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I was accosted, for lack of a better word, the other day while walking on the new greenway trail by a gentleman who couldn’t believe that I didn’t agree that City Council shouldn’t “stick it to” the School Board for the School Board’s supposed lack of foresight regarding payments on the renovations to Kate Collins…
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The Shenandoah Marlins Aquatic Club won the small team state championship for the fifth year in a row March 8-11 in Christiansburg. The age group state championship is comprised of the fastest 14-and-younger swimmers who have met the qualifying times for the most competitive meet in Virginia. It is a great accomplishment just to be…
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As I continue meeting and talking with citizens across the Fifth District, it remains clear that too many are suffering not only from the President’s economic policies, but also from the budget-busting policies put forth in the government takeover of health care that was signed into law nearly two years ago today. Just this past…
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