No. 6 UVa. women blast Liberty

Chris Graham

The No. 6 Virginia women’s soccer team had its biggest offensive explosion in six years as it downed Liberty 9-1 Friday night in front of 1,183 fans at Klöckner Stadium. Caroline Miller (Rockville, Md.) led the Cavalier attack, posting Virginia’s first hat trick in three seasons. “This was a good result for us,” said head…

#17 WVU upsets #11 ‘Hoos in ACC-Big East Challenge

Chris Graham

The No. 11 Virginia men’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 17 West Virginia Friday in the ACC/Big East Challenge in the regular season opener at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, Md. “West Virginia is the most athletic team we will play this season. We didn’t deal with that well, particularly in the…

JMU field hockey drops season opener at Rutgers

Chris Graham

Freshman midfielder Taylor West (Princess Anne, Md./Pocomoke) scored 19 minutes into her first career game, but it was not enough as the James Madison field hockey team dropped a 5-1 decision to Rutgers at the Bauer Field Hockey Complex in Piscataway, N.J., on Friday. JMU, which is receiving votes in the Kookaburra/NFHCA Division I Coaches…

Boys & Girls Clubs receives 21st Century Grant from Department of Education

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The Boys & Girls Clubs is pleased to announce it has received a $195,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Education. The Boys & Girls Clubs will use these funds to support the afterschool program for Kate Collins Middle School students at the Waynesboro Boys & Girls Club. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program…

Goshen woman dies in single-vehicle crash

Chris Graham

Virginia State Police investigated a fatal single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon (Aug. 25, 2011) in Augusta County that claimed a woman’s life. At approximately 12:16 p.m., Trooper D.C. Brydge was notified of the crash that occurred in the 200 block of Route 42 (Little Calf Pasture Highway) about 3/10 of a mile south of Route 688…

UVa. men’s hoops to host Michigan, Mason

Chris Graham

A 16-gamehome schedule featuring eight games against Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)opponents and including games against Michigan in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge andGeorge Mason highlights the Virginia men’s basketball team’s 2011-12 schedulereleased Wednesday (Aug. 24) by the ACC. UVa will also host Green Bay, the almamater of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett. Among the teams scheduled…

Economy focus of forum at BC

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Troubling economic times and what they mean to Americans is the focus of a summit and public forum Sept. 20 in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College. “An Uncertain Economy: What it Means for the Country, Colleges and You” begins at 7 p.m. and features noted educators and economists presenting their views on employment, inflation, taxes,…

WTA’s Gateway Comedy Night

Chris Graham

The Wayne Theatre Alliance’s Gateway will host its first comedy night on Friday, Aug. 26.  The performances are at 8 pm and 10 pm at 329 West Main in Downtown Waynesboro.  The August performances will be followed in September by the Gateway’s Top Comic Competition. The Aug. 26 performances will be presented by the Charlottesville…

Scott resigns from job at UR

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The University of Richmond has announced that head football coach Latrell Scott has resigned his position at the University of Richmond.  Offensive coordinator Wayne Lineburg has been named the interim head coach. According to multiple media reports, Scott was charged with driving while intoxicated in Henrico County late Monday, “Although the timing and circumstances are…

Robert Hurt: Washington has a spending problem, not a ‘We don’t tax people enough’ problem

Robert Hurt

Every day our office receives hundreds of phone calls, e-mails, faxes, and letters from people across the 5th District regarding the pressing issues that affect Central and Southside Virginians and all Americans. Hearing from and listening to constituents on a daily basis is a constant reminder that our top priority in Washington is to serve…