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May 06, 2008
Lucente visits Ward D
In an interview with Frank Lucente, the at-large candidate and current city councilman shared his mindset in the midst of Election Day.Voting steady in Waynesboro
Election Day morning had seen a high volume of voters, the influx slowed around 11 a.m. and remained steady.May 05, 2008
The Voting 411 in Waynesboro
Waynesboro voters go to the polls Tuesday, May 6 to vote in City Council and School Board elections. City residents are allowed to vote in any of the council or School Board races in Ward A, Ward B and At-large.Do you favor raising the real estate tax? Why or why not?
Responses from Waynesboro’s At-large City Council candidates to a question asked by The News Virginian Do you favor raising the real estate tax? Why or why not?How do you propose that the city pay for its stormwater program?
Responses from Waynesboro's At-large City Council candidates to the following question asked by The News Virginian: How do you propose that the city pay for its stormwater program?Budget work session tonight
The Waynesboro City Council meets this evening for a budget work session at 6 p.m. in the council chambers of the Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building at 503 West Main Street.May 02, 2008
Economy tops Staunton election issues
A pair of incumbents and four challengers are vying for four seats on Staunton City Council in Tuesday’s city elections.Judge denies 6th District injunction
circuit judge denied a temporary injunction Friday against 6th District Republican Chairman Fred Anderson seeking to block him from unseating district convention delegates and deposing Kurt Michael as Augusta County GOP chairman.Injunction not granted against Sixth District Republican Committee chairman Fred Anderson
Circuit Court Judge Victor Ludwig refused Friday to grant an injunction against Sixth District Republican Committee chairman Fred Anderson regarding his power to unseat elected delegates to Saturday’s Sixth District Convention and unseat Augustsa County Republican chairman Kurt Michael.GOP hearing heads into recess
A circuit court judge recessed the disputed case of Augusta County delegates to the 6th District and state conventions along with the issue of the political party’s chairmanship after hearing an hour of arguments Friday.Mayor makes second endorsement
Waynesboro Mayor Tom Reynolds has announced his second endorsement, this time of At-large candidate Jeremy Taylor.Williams endorses Allen
Bruce Allen, running for the Ward B seat on the Waynesboro City Council, received a public endorsement today from councilman Tim Williams.
Williams, the incumbent in Ward A, is running unopposed, while Chris Graham and Greg Bruno oppose Allen.
May 01, 2008
Synergy urged by candidates
STAUNTON — Staunton City Council candidates touted economic development, regional government cooperation and services for the elderly during a 90-minute forum Thursday at the Staunton Senior Center.What should be done to revitalize downtown? Ward B Candidates Respond
What should be done to revitalize downtown? Responses from Waynesboro’s Ward B City Council candidatesDo you favor raising the real estate tax? Ward B Candidates Respond
Do you favor raising the real estate tax? Why or why not? Responses from Waynesboro’s Ward B City Council candidatesHow do you propose that the city pay for its stormwater program? Ward B Candidates Respond
How do you propose that the city pay for its stormwater program? Responses from Waynesboro’s Ward B City Council candidatesApril 30, 2008
Michael removal could be blocked
A Churchville attorney filed an injunction Wednesday to block the removal of Kurt Michael as Augusta County Republican party chairman and the unseating of county delegates to the Sixth District and state GOP conventions.April 29, 2008
Allen announcement Thursday
Bruce Allen, a candidate for the Ward B seat on the Waynesboro City Council, is expected to make what he is calling “an extremely important announcement” at a May 1 press conference in front of the Charles T. Yancey Municipal Building.April 28, 2008
Invista union backs two council incumbents, Allen
A local union that represents more than 700 Invista Waynesboro employees said Monday it is endorsing incumbent councilmen Frank Lucente and Tim Williams and challenger Bruce Allen in next week's City Council election because of the trio's opposition to a stormwater fee, which the union says could force closure of the Waynesboro plant.April 25, 2008
Mayor Reynolds endorses Graham as council candidate
Outgoing Mayor Tom Reynolds announced Friday that he is endorsing Chris Graham to replace him as the Ward B representative on the Waynesboro City Council.Harris mulling bid for Virginia attorney general
Paul Harris sat with rapt attention in August 1976, listening to Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan make a nomination concession speech at the national convention.April 24, 2008
6th District to settle GOP dispute May 2
The Sixth District Republican Committee will hold a meeting May 2 to settle the disputed Augusta GOP chairman election, district officials said Thursday.Goodlatte to tour area farms
Sixth District Congressman Bob Goodlatte will tour area farms next week to discuss issues of importance to 6th District farmers.6th District to hear Augusta GOP case May 2
The 6th District Republican Committee will meet May 2 in Lexington to decide who is chairman of the Augusta County Republican Committee. Both Larry Roller of Mount Sidney and incumbent Chairman Kurt Michael are claiming leadership of the committee, but 6th District Chairman Fred Anderson said the ultimate decision will be up the 6th District Committee.April 23, 2008
Candidates talk money
Spending issues took the forefront as candidates for the Waynesboro City Council had a second chance to lay out their visions during a 90-minute forum before about 100 people Wednesday at Kate Collins Middle School.
Don’t forget: City Council candidate forum tonight at Kate Collins
The News Virginian and NBC29 are co-sponsoring a City Council candidates forum tonight at the Kate Collins Middle School auditorium.April 22, 2008
City council candidates refocus on development
Manufacturing is down. Retail is up. Downtown is somewhere in between. That’s the common shorthand for economic development in Waynesboro, but improving the city’s outlook isn’t so simple, according to candidates running for the City Council.Planning board approves land guide
The Waynesboro Planning Commission heard from the public Tuesday on its land-use guide to the draft comprehensive plan before voting unanimously in favor of it.April 21, 2008
