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December 23, 2008
Plans resurface: Proposal takes new life after Expoland rejection
A Fishersville man’s proposal for a motocross track and sports park has resurfaced near Greenville’s Pilot Truck Stop nine months after Augusta Expoland vetoed the project.
Mental health patients remaining isolated
STAUNTON — Mental patients sprinkled throughout the nation’s psychiatric hospitals are being locked up alone for years despite laws aimed at preventing the practice, because medical workers say they’re too dangerous to handle any other way.
Missing Man Sought
Waynesboro police are searching for Zachary Carpenter, 21, who officers say ran from family members in Ridgeview Park late Monday evening.December 22, 2008
Sinkhole reopens
A water leak that burst a 3-inch pipe and closed Berkeley Glenn Elementary School last month surfaced again Monday, creating a new sinkhole and another challenge for public works crews during the holiday season.Charges certified after police chase
The Harrisonburg man arrested after a “highly charged” 12-minute police chase in October smirked and mouthed words to supporters in court Monday before a judge certified six felony charges against him to a grand jury.
Easing cash flow
Vector Industries offers water saving kit
Water, sewer rates hiked
Utility rate increases pass unanimouslyGoodlatte to head 2 House committees
Sixth District Rep. Bob Goodlatte has garnered new leadership positions on the House Judiciary and House Agriculture committees while being forced to relinquish his position as ranking member on the Agriculture Committee.Baseball bat attackers go for beer, get felony charges
Eduardo “Piku” Herrera just needed a friend Friday night.
Longtime News Virginian staffer Kay Dean dies
Longtime News Virginian news clerk and mainstay Karen “Kay” Dean was remembered Monday as someone of great humor who loved her work and the people she served.
United Way struggles
Agency is “significantly behind” in its fundraising efforts
Goodlatte receives committee posts
Sixth District Congressman Bob Goodlatte will serve as vice ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee and as ranking Republican on a House Agriculture subcommittee.Goodlatte gets new Judiciary, Agriculture posts
Congressman Bob Goodlatte will serve as vice ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee and as ranking Republican on a House Agriculture subcommittee.Three arrested for bat attack
Three Waynesboro men face malicious wounding and armed robbery charges after a Friday night attack.December 21, 2008
By the numbers
96-year-old stays sharp with active lifestyle
Layoffs add to economic woes
City prepares for impact after Invista announcementExecutives still able to fly high
Corporate jets, other perks remain at disposal of financial giantsYear in review
A look back at the Top 10 Associated Press stories of 2008December 20, 2008
Phelps the Coconut sweetens sour economy
He’s the adult version of Flat Stanley.Power to govern
Virginia mulls consecutive terms
Sen. Creigh Deeds stops at Starbucks in Waynesboro
Sen. Creigh Deeds said Saturday he anticipates Terry McAuliffe will officially join the race for the Democratic nomination for governor.Kaine’s plan calls for release of inmates
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s proposal to release roughly 1,000 inmates 90 days early runs counter to the longstanding direction of policy in the state and is raising some mixed reactions, even among Republicans.December 19, 2008
City seeks to develop master plan
EDA, City Council, WDDI hope for state grantSomething old & something new
New city flag unfurled at annual Christmas in the River City event
At home for the holidays
Despite dip in gas prices, travel expected to decrease slightlyKaine budget includes $1M for strapped food banks
Food banks across the commonwealth, including the local Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, are hailing Gov. Tim Kaine’s decision to put a $1 million grant in the 2009-10 budget to purchase food for Virginia’s seven food banks.Assembly faces tough budget decisions
The upcoming 46-day General Assembly session undoubtedly will be dominated by painful budget decisions, as state lawmakers and Gov. Timothy M. Kaine seek to find ways to close a $2.9 billion shortfall.December 18, 2008
Higher cigarette tax possible in Va., Ky.
RICHMOND — Two of the nation’s top tobacco-producing states are weighing whether to raise cigarette taxes to plug budget deficits that have sent politicians scavenging for sources of revenue.
