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December 25, 2007
Rise in property taxes a hot topic
Maurice Gunyon thought he was set for his twilight years.Messages of hope
Churches look to inspire on holidayKaine’s budget to be test of GOP unity
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine isn't getting one of his Christmas wishes.December 24, 2007
Train hits car, injuring 3
Three people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured Sunday when the Nissan Sentra they traveled in ran a railroad crossing arm on North Poplar Avenue and was struck by a Buckingham Branch Railroad train.Tech victims’ families lobby for change
Group calls for reforms in legislation for gun control, mental healthAmericans’ debt woes expanding
Rate of unpaid credit card bills in U.S. risingLast-minute rush
Among other reasons for waiting to buy gifts, psychologist says some people thrive on excitement of shopping lateDecember 23, 2007
National Guard families together only in spirit
Juan Mendez doesn't have the energy to decorate his home as usual. Not this Christmas. Not with his wife, Debra, an Army National Guard soldier serving a tour of duty in Iraq.Families reunited through technology
Wendy Derkits stood in front of the camera to deliver a holiday message thousands of miles away. She wanted to tell her husband at war that she loved him and wish him a Merry Christmas, but with the camera running and people watching, her words were replaced by tears.Local chef builds a tradition
Looming impressively over holiday diners at the Waynesboro Country Club is a culinary masterpiece: a nearly 4-foot-tall gingerbread house.Democrats find majority status has painful limits when GOP united
Democrats running Congress for the first time in more than a decade faltered at key points this year as they grudgingly passed important bills opposed by many, or even most, of their House members. When Republicans were in charge, they generally avoided a similar fate.December 22, 2007
Residents get a sense of the season
Christmas in the River City transforms downtown Waynesboro for a nightRapist to face trial for civil commitment
Jury to decide if Jeffery Small needs further mental treatmentWayne Theatre gets another $300,000
Goodlatte, Webb help earmark federal funds for projectSecurity screeners become familiar face of government
Hand sanitizer makes it through security in one airport, then it's confiscated at another. Screening lines back up because only two of six lanes are open. And then there's the occasional all-too-intimate patdown.Charges dropped against pedestrian hit by police car
Wheelchair-bound man had been ticketed after accident for improperly crossing streetDecember 21, 2007
Memorial blood drive has bigger plans in 2nd year
In honor of daughter Riley Brooke Felici, Waynesboro parents host drive at AMC.2 year meth probe produces 24 convictions in Central Va.
Congress to aid Valley battle against coyotes
Goodlatte announces $150,000 in federal money will be invested.December 20, 2007
Kaine’s bond package would help Blue Ridge
Community college would receive $5.6 million if proposal is approved.Christmas lights glisten again
For second year, Waynesboro man thrills neighborhood with musical display.Families get holiday boost
Wenonah students see generous donations from Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.Gun bill inspired by Virginia Tech passes
Congress OKs Va Tech-inspired bill on gun buyers' mental problems.December 19, 2007
Congress staves off expansion of alternative minimum tax
Congress staves off expansion of alternative minimum tax.December 18, 2007
