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November 21, 2008
Police say 3 killed in I-81 pileup
Virginia State Police say three people, including two children, have died in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County.City Council wraps up planning session
The Waynesboro City Council wrapped up its two-day planning session Friday, with Mayor Tim Williams calling it an “invaluable” experience.Nicholson passes in hospital
Former R.E. Lee High School football star Reginald “Shay” Nicholson, 19, died at the University of Virginia Medical Center, a Staunton police officer and friends said Friday.
November 20, 2008
City Council deliberates on 2010 budget
Lean economic times will force the Waynesboro City Council to cut its 2010 budget, but it differed on how to achieve the cuts while softening their impact on residents.Street racer sentenced to 4 years in prison
A judge followed a jury’s recommendation Thursday, sentencing a Staunton man to four years in prison for a street race that killed an 18-year-old friend in October.Movie filmed in Staunton debuts
Picturesque Staunton locations such as the Mill Street Grill Restaurant, the old Worthington Hardware building and the train station are on display in “Familiar Strangers,’’ an independent film which has its Staunton premiere today at the Visulite Cinemas.
Gap fans are ready: A ride through Buffalo Country shows true colors
CHURCHVILLE AND BEYOND -- It’s a place where you can grab a coffee, eat at the counter and burn a Camel without any dirty looks or how-dare-he stares.
Knife wound kills man
A Baltimore-area man soon to become a first-time grandfather died early Thursday morning after suffering a knife wound to the chest shortly before midnight at a King Avenue apartment.
Shrewsbury to lead state association
Augusta County Commissioner of the Revenue Jean Shrewsbury was last month sworn in as president of the Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia.McAuliffe to visit Waynesboro
Virginia Democratic hopeful Terry McAuliffe will visit Waynesboro on Monday at 7 p.m. for a buffet dinner at Lynn's Pancake House.W’Boro police investigating stabbing death
A former Waynesboro man died early this morning after suffering a knife wound to the chest Wednesday night on King Ave.
November 19, 2008
Twin moms still jammin’
In a dream this week, Kelly Good-Singleton coasted on stage at a concert in her vintage roller skates, coming face to face with the epic ’70s rockers who make up Foreigner.
Council discusses possible changes to city’s noise ordinance
The Waynesboro City Council is sounding off about finalizing revisions to the city’s noise ordinance, and said it wants to see something “with teeth” by early 2009.Drug investigation yields first sentence
A judge has handed down the first prison sentence in a yearlong drug investigation by Waynesboro police and the WASSP Task Force.Christmas shopping forecast not very bright
The trends for the Christmas economy of 2008 are not looking bright according to a national polling organization.Legislators: Budget cuts are looming
The commonwealth’s budget gap has swelled to $3 billion to $4 billion, which could trigger state education funding cuts, area lawmakers said Wednesday.City engineer resigns in Waynesboro
Waynesboro City Engineer Kim Cameron has tendered her resignation, effective Dec. 17.Sentenced reduced in moped death
A woman involved in a July 4 traffic accident that killed a moped rider received a reduced sentence in an appeal Wednesday.Fifth suspect surrenders to police
The fifth suspect facing charges in the shooting of Reginald “Shay” Nicholson turned himself into police Tuesday night.Twins strumming for air guitar championship
A pair of rock 'n roll moms from Stuarts Draft are vying for the top prize in a nationwide air guitar championship this week.November 18, 2008
Approval for preliminary subdivision plans granted
By a 6-0 vote, the Waynesboro Planning Commission gave its approval Tuesday to preliminary plans for the 47-lot Tomasville Subdivision on 26 acres off White Bridge Road.Educators earn Dawbarns
Four years ago, Waynesboro Crime Prevention Officer Mark Kearney started a local literary festival called Book ’Em with the aim of using books to keep young people off the streets and out of trouble.
Fort football coach will not return
Veteran football coach Dale Spitzer will not be returning to the sidelines at Fort Defiance High School next season, The News Virginian has learned.Devoted fan takes one for the team
Local man in jail after Redskins loseWaynesboro man to serve 4 more years for shooting
A 20-year-old Waynesboro man will miss much of his daughter’s childhood while he serves a prison sentence handed down Tuesday in Staunton Circuit Court.Va. man sentenced for courtroom assault
A Fluvanna man accused of attacking a witness in a courtroom has pleaded guilty to assault and battery and threatening a witness.Bush trying again to stem holiday flight delays
Anticipating another holiday travel crunch, President Bush said on Tuesday that his administration was taking steps to prevent frustrating flight delays during the busy Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons.November 17, 2008
Perriello heads to DC
Democrat holds tenuous lead over Republican incumbent in 5th District
OverHERD complaints
City of Staunton looking at ways to nip deer problem
