Unemployment fell in Waynesboro in September, but rose slightly in both Augusta County and Staunton, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Virginia Employment Commission.

Waynesboro’s rate dropped to 8.2 percent in September compared to 8.5 percent in August.

Officials: Data showing holes in Waynesboro core will help fill gaps.

Among his ideological brethren, many of whom reside in this town, Frank Lucente’s rasp is coated with cordiality as a safeguard against giving offense and taking it in response to criticism. These contrasts in tones frequently are heard here from Waynesboro’s vice mayor in the aftermath of this space being occupied with an assessment of the city’s shortcomings. And so rise conundrums.

nTelos trims local crew, offers early retirement

If you believe The News Virginian (“Time to do what works,” Nov. 8) and others, you would think that a successful downtown is all that is needed for Waynesboro to survive into the future. Wow. That seems easy enough. After all, there are a few empty buildings downtown and if they had small businesses in them, we would all prosper! New businesses like Ruth’s Renovations and the Wine Emporium are the latest additions to downtown, but they cannot survive without the patronage of the community.

After casting my vote Tuesday, I told a worker there was going to be a lot of confusion concerning the write-in votes. First of all, “TYPE IN” would have been a more appropriate description of what you would find upon entering the voting booth. No wonder some voters actually wrote on the screen itself, as reported in Thursday’s newspaper (“Write-ins wrangled”).

Republican Stephanie Beverage will be the next Waynesboro treasurer after scoring a huge election night victory Tuesday.

Four years after losing her bid for the seat, Beverage captured 42 percent of the vote in a four-way race that saw the field double last month. Incumbent Treasurer Sandra “Sandee” Dixon mustered just 27 percent of the vote.

Terry Kent is one of the most upstanding men I’ve ever met. His integrity and loyalty are undeniable.

I am presently serving as the store manager of Movie Gallery in Spanish Fort, Ala., after being a lifelong citizen of Waynesboro.

On-time grad rates below average

Veteran Valley artist celebrates 30 years at Fall Foliage Festival

‘Scream’ mask conceals identity of 2 male crooks

Search for Economic Development Director narrows to 2

Waynesboro’s ‘Wall of Shame’ continues to mar downtown as officials, merchants work to dissolve the decades-old barrier.

3rd Annual Blues ’N Brews competition heats up