November 06, 2009

Write-in process difficult, confusing

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”).


November 04, 2009

Beverage snares treasurer post

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.


October 24, 2009

Kent’s character, skills right

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

City will be better for Kent

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


October 21, 2009

Area schools fall short

On-time grad rates below average


October 11, 2009

A Fall rite

Veteran Valley artist celebrates 30 years at Fall Foliage Festival


October 10, 2009

Halloween comes early during heist

‘Scream’ mask conceals identity of 2 male crooks


October 09, 2009

Candidate pool thins

Search for Economic Development Director narrows to 2


October 07, 2009

Hitting the wall

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


September 13, 2009

Meaty medley

3rd Annual Blues ’N Brews competition heats up


September 10, 2009

Pushing the boundaries

Waynesboro considers elementary redistricting


September 09, 2009

Visulite plans in review

Property will not require rezoning

Residents asked to contribute to stormwater study

Residents in the Wayne Hills neighborhood of Waynesboro had its first chance during a public meeting Tuesday to weigh in on stormwater improvements as part of the city’s study of the issue.

$200K grant to help local businesses

STAUNTON – Small businesses in Staunton will receive a boost thanks to a $200,000 state grant city officials announced Tuesday.

At the George Bowers Grocery in New Town, Assistant Economic Director Amanda Huffman said the SPARC PLUG loan program would provide training, business planning and funding directly to local entrepreneurs and business owners.


August 22, 2009

Front and center

Weather holds, façade debuts

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