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December 16, 2008

Hearing continued for teen murder suspect
Attorneys clashed Tuesday during a preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing former R.E. Lee High School football star Reginald “Shay” Nicholson, but revealed no new details about what happened Nov. 9.
Economy not likely to hit area too hard
Invista layoffs will drive up the unemployment in Waynesboro, but the city likely will not be hit as hard as others by the recession, a state economist said Tuesday.
Kaine to unveil budget shortfall plan
Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine is expected to announce today the size of Virginia’s budget shortfall and his proposed cuts to deal with it.
Three-on-one attack nets wallet
A 23-year-old man reported he was beaten by three white males early Tuesday morning in the 300 block of Central Avenue in Staunton.
Swindler sought in connection to theft
Swindler sought in connection to theft She reached for the noodles, he reached for her wallet and within minutes a simple shopping-aisle favor brought quick cash to a fugitive swindler.
Illinois impeachment panel begins work
Illinois lawmakers launched an unprecedented impeachment inquiry Tuesday against embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who showed no sign of going down without a fight.
Va governor to propose 30-cent cigarette tax hike
Two Democratic legislators say Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine will propose a 30-cent cigarette tax increase and about 1,500 state job cuts.
Hearing for murder suspect continued
A preliminary hearing for the man accused of shooting Shay Nicholson this morning.

December 15, 2008

Medical examiner says missing Staunton man died of exposure
LURAY — The medical examiner’s office in Richmond says a Virginia man hunting ginseng in the Shenandoah National Park in October died of exposure.
Man to serve 7 years for gang charges
A Waynesboro man who dressed his infant son in gang colors and recruited for the Bloods will spend seven years behind bars for beating a man at a gas station, a judge ruled Monday.
Rescue relief: The year in revenue recovery
Rescue relief: The year in revenue recovery Augusta County rescue squads may wait another year for revenue recovery, if the program starts, but three and four years since Waynesboro and Staunton rescuers, respectively, started billing for rides, care has improved, directors say.
Rescue relief: The year in revenue recovery
Rescue relief: The year in revenue recovery Augusta County rescue squads may wait another year for revenue recovery, if the program starts, but three and four years since Waynesboro and Staunton rescuers, respectively, started billing for rides, care has improved, directors say.
All Invista workers notified of layoffs
All Invista workers notified of layoffs All 632 Invista workers at the company’s Waynesboro plant have received notice that they could be laid off Feb. 8, according to federally required documents filed by the fibers manufacturer with the state.
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  • All 632 Invista workers receive layoff notices
    All 632 Invista workers receive layoff notices BREAKING NEWS: 7:10 p.m. All 632 Invista workers at the company's Waynesboro plant have received notice that they could be laid off Feb. 8, according to federally required documents filed by the fibers manufacturer with the state.
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  • Gang recruiter gets 7 years for assault
    A Waynesboro man who dressed his infant son in gang colors and recruited for the Bloods will spend seven years behind bars.
    Robbery suspect caught
    Robbery suspect caught Waynesboro Police are seeking a 41-year-old Staunton man in connection with an armed robbery.


    December 14, 2008

    ‘14 years of love’
    ‘14 years of love’ Lindsay Hyson remembered for her exuberance
    Kaine, assembly face tough decisions
    Legislators to meet this week to discuss budget
    Memorial held for India shooting victims
    Memorial held for India shooting victims Gathered on a breezy day and nestled into pastoral confines on the cusp of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a spiritual community bade love and farewell to a Nelson County father and daughter who died in the Mumbai terrorist attacks last month in India.
    Mumbai attackers more tech savvy than the police
    When the attackers arrived on the shores of Mumbai last month, they had studied satellite images of the city, were carrying handheld GPS sets and were communicating with their handlers via the Internet and satellite phone.

    December 13, 2008

    Therapy on pointe
    Therapy on pointe Dance troupe performs ‘Nutcracker’ in honor of Lindsay Hyson
    McAuliffe stumps across the Valley
    McAuliffe stumps across the Valley Democratic race for governor gains steam
    Waynesboro family found livelihood at fibers plant
    For more than 70 years, DuPont, GE, Invista helped community thrive
    Bomb kills 2 law enforcers, hurts 2 at Ore. bank
    A bank employee found a bomb in the bushes outside — and officers responding to the threat inexplicably took the device into the building.

    December 12, 2008

    Closure
    Closure After 41 years, investigators get confession, arrest in 1967 murders
    ‘She danced ... with her entire body’
    ‘She danced ... with her entire body’ Friends remember Lindsay Hyson fondly
    Nelson couple sue former sheriff, deputies, governor, AG and state
    A motion to dismiss an alleged conspiracy case against Nelson County and state officials will be heard next Friday in federal court.
    Del. Moran leaves House to run for governor full-time
    Del. Brian J. Moran resigned Friday from his Virginia House seat and leadership post as head of the Democratic Caucus to run for governor full-time
    Woman charged in ‘67 killings
    Staunton Police this morning arrested Sharron Diane Crawford Smith, of Staunton, on first-degree murder charges in the 1967 slayings of two women at High's Ice Cream Shop.
    Show will go on without fallen teen
    Two Nutcracker performances by Progressions Repertory Dance Company will go on as scheduled tonight and Saturday at Kate Collins Middle School, despite the tragic loss of dancer Lindsay Hyson.

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