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February 01, 2008
Obama staff moves into Virginia
Illinois Sen. Barack Obama has begun moving staff to Virginia in anticipation of the Feb. 12 presidential primary here.Judge leaves Washington plea decision unresolved
A judge seemed unmoved Friday by Rashame Washington's claim that a jailhouse threat forced his admission to a 2006 gang shooting.Read Washington's letters inside.
Chris Graham Running for Waynesboro Council Seat
11:20 a.m. The editor of the online Augusta Free Press, Graham joins retired law enforcement official Bruce Allen and David O'Brien in the race.Minor to Moderate Road Conditions in Area
11:40 a.m. Freezing rain continues to fall in the central Shenandoah Valley, with heavy ice reported on trees and power lines.January 31, 2008
More state budget cuts
Receding economy has Gov. Kaine suggesting 'additional reductions'Woman enters plea in father’s
Natasha Lynn Maready tried to suffocate her dad with a pillow. When that didn't kill him, she grabbed a hair dryer and wrenched the cord around his neck. That didn't work either. In the end, it was the knife she plunged into his heart that did it.Sports park opposition sounds off at meeting
FISHERSVILLE ' More than 40 people turned out at the Hampton Inn in Wednesday last night to galvanize their opposition to a proposed 1.5-mile motorcycle motorcross track at the nearby Augusta Expoland.Bowl Blues
Authorities, Medical experts worry about the dangers amid the big game funSchool board lists relocation as priority
Augusta County discusses high need to move out-of-date main offices from Fishersville to Verona.WEB UPDATE: Obama support parties across the state
Virginia supporters of Sen. Barack Obama gathered across the commonwealth Thursday night at parties to watch the debate between Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton.WEB UPDATE: Storm Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Waynesboro/Staunton/Augusta County area beginning 2 a.m. through noon Friday.WEB UPDATE: Winter Storm Watch For Area Beginning Late Tonight
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the Waynesboro/Staunton/Augusta County area from late tonight through Friday afternoon.January 30, 2008
School Board members seek re-election
Three of Waynesboro's incumbents cite accomplishmentsMargaret Collins dies at 98
Colleagues remember Mary Baldwin legend as a theater matriarch.Staunton population declining over time
In fact, the Queen City is suffering one of Virginia's most severe population declines, according to the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.Gilmore Senate fight based on conservative ideology
Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore is touting his conservative philosophy, fiscal management and national security experience in his uphill battle to defeat fellow former Gov. Mark Warner in November's U.S. Senate race.Former Giuliani aide to run for council
David O'Brien says Waynesboro needs a full-time councilman, and now that he's retired and has time on his hands, he believes he's the guy.WEB UPDATE: Former Mary Baldwin College Professor Dies
Margaret Collins, a playwright, theatrical producer and former Mary Baldwin College English professor, passed away this morning. She was 98.WEB UPDATE: County School Board to discuss funding priorities tonight
Augusta County School Board and the county's board of supervisors will discuss capital and other school funding priorities this evening at 6 at the Augusta County Government Center.January 29, 2008
Drainage divides Council yet again
The City Council's squabbling factions are squaring off again, this time over whether to use the bulk of almost $1 million in leftover budget money for the stormwater management program.Waynesboro designated Enterprise Zone in Va.
Status intended to aid growth, investmentsHighlights from President Bush’s final State of the Union address
President Bush, focusing on gnawing recession fears, said that Americans are troubled about their economic future and lawmakers should urgently approve a $150-billion rescue plan.Referendum passes unanimously
Councilors now to begin planning for projectsVoices of the people
Valley residents sound off on Bush's legacyWoman indicted on charge of murder
Judith Miller accused of shooting domestic partner with rifleJanuary 28, 2008
