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November 13, 2008
DuPont sues Invista, Invista sues DuPont
DuPont, claiming patent infringement and the misappropriation of company trade secrets, has filed a lawsuit against Invista seeking unspecified damages.3 arrests made in connection to weekend shooting
Three men have been arrested in the weekend shooting that critically wounded a former R.E. Lee High School football star, Harrisonburg police said Thursday.Police arrest 3 for Nicholson shooting
Harrisonburg police reported the Thursday arrests of three men in relation to the shooting of Reginald “Shay” Nicholson, 19.Nail guns caused ‘gunfire’ sounds at Va. Tech
Cartridges from power nail guns were the source of gunshot-like sounds that prompted a lockdown of a residence hall on Virginia Tech’s campus Thursday, authorities said.Former bus driver: jail time for sex with teen rider
A former Staunton bus driver was sentenced to three months in jail for sex with a teen.Virginia Tech investigates possible gunfire
Virginia Tech police are investigating reports of possible gunshots and have locked down a residential hall.DuPont sues Invista for over resins technology
DuPont, claiming patent infringement and the misappropriation of company trade secrets, has filed a lawsuit against Invista seeking unspecified damages.DuPont sues Invista for over resins technology
DuPont says it has filed a lawsuit against Invista, claiming patent infringement and the misappropriation of trade secrets.November 12, 2008
Oil sales heat up for winter
If you’ve been holding out for lower prices on heating oil, now is a good time to stock up with colder temperatures taking hold throughout the region.
Vigil set for critically injured teen
For friends of a former R.E. Lee High School football star critically wounded Sunday, reports from family that the teen is moving and opening his eyes have boosted hope after three prayer-filled days.Kaine to tour area today
Gov. Timothy Kaine’s daylong visit to Staunton and Augusta County today will include further details regarding the renovation and new use for the old R.E. Lee High School on Churchville Avenue.$5K theft ring busted in Augusta
A band of thieves reeled in cash and drugs in exchange for 100 packs of oysters along with steaks and burgers, camouflage clothes and ammunition to match the purloined apparel, authorities said Wednesday.Revenue recovery to get closer look
VERONA — Revenue recovery for Augusta County’s rescue squads will get further consideration after a staff report to county supervisors Wednesday night.Police follow ‘anti-freeze trail’ to arrest
A 50-year-old Waynesboro man assaulted a family member near then left his crashed Chevy Blazer on a residential street.Outback employee arrested for embezzling
A West Augusta woman faces an embezzlement charge for allegedly pocketing $4,000 over two months at Outback Steakhouse.Peeping tom reported
A Staunton woman reported seeing a clean shaven white male in his 30s looking in the window of her house Tuesday.Jewelry, cash stolen
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office reported more than $1,500 in cash and jewelry stolen Tuesday.Fundraiser a go for Nicholson
A vigil and donation drive for Reginald "Shay" Nicholson is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Memorial Stadium.November 11, 2008
Slim budget expected for 2009-10
The Waynesboro Schools are preparing for a lean 2009-10 appropriation of state money for the school district’s budget.State budget woes being felt locally
The news is only going to get more grim from the state in December, when Gov. Tim Kaine is expected to outline a third round of budget cuts in the wake of a $2.5 billion shortfall in the current, two-year budget.Former Lee tailback in critical condition
Friends of a former R.E. Lee High School football star critically wounded in a weekend shooting said Tuesday they are rushing to raise money for hopital bills as the teen clings to life.Valley dems bound for Washington
A contingent of Shenandoah Valley Democrats plans to travel to Barack Obama’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20 whether they obtain tickets for the swearing-in ceremony or not.Former R.E. Lee tailback in critical condition
Harrisonburg police continue to investigate a shooting Sunday that has left a teen in critical condition.November 10, 2008
Council adopts 45-day hiring freeze
The Waynesboro City Council, by a 4-0 vote, approved a 45-day hiring freeze, with exceptions for public safety and to hire a new City Planner and Economic Development Director.Woodson sentenced
19-year-old gets 2 years for shots in Waynesboro
After the fighting
Veterans’ resources expected to face increasing strainMan killed in train wreck
A Norfolk Southern freight train smashed into an elderly Stuarts Draft man’s car Monday morning, killing him on a private lane near Lipscomb Road.
Iraq veteran wrestles with invisible wounds
On the plus side, David McBee has a fiancée who stuck by him, a 2-year-old son who loves him.VDOT says it’s ready for winter in Augusta
The Virginia Department of Transportation is getting the jump on winter weather in Augusta County with a strategy already in place.Woodson sentenced to 2 years in prison
A judge sentenced Slade Allen Woodson to two years in prison Monday in Waynesboro Circuit Court.
