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October 02, 2008
Joe McCain to speak in Staunton
Joe McCain, brother Republican presidential nominee John McCain, will speak at the monthly Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County Republican breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Kathy's Restaurant in Staunton.FORUM: Who’s winning tonight’s VP debate?
FORUM: Who's winning tonight's VP debate?Herd on the Trail blogs from tonight’s VP debate
Media General's Billy House will be live-blogging the vice-presidential debate on MG Washington's Herd on the Trail blog. Watch it on TV and follow along here. The 90-minute debate starts at 9 p.m. tonight.
6th District candidates to debate
The candidates for the 6th District congressional seat will engage in a 90-minute debate on Oct. 9 in Harrisonburg.Search resumed in national park
The search for a missing Staunton man resumed this morning by 9 a.m. in Shenandoah National Park.October 01, 2008
History bill could aid Wilson Library
A Congressional bill authorizing funding for presidential libraries has been passed by both the U.S. Senate and House, the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum of Staunton said Wednesday.Stabbing nets man 23 years
A judge sentenced a Waynesboro man to 23 years in prison for stabbing his ex-girlfriend and a computer repairman.School Board to discuss, in detail, possible closings
Ladd Elementary School in Waynesboro has a particular hold on Chrissy Fauber.Bailout passes Senate, House foes soften
WASHINGTON — After one spectacular failure, the $700 billion financial industry bailout found a second life Wednesday, winning lopsided passage in the Senate and gaining ground in the House, where Republicans opposition softened.Most Valley banks staying healthy
Despite the plunge in financial markets, area businesses are buoyed by Shenandoah Valley banks, which are on more solid footing than national institutions such as Wachovia, experts said Wednesday.FORUM: Your thoughts on the bailout
What are your thoughts on the economic bailout? Let’s hear ‘em.Shenandoah search to continue Thursday
Search of the Cedar Mountain area of Shenandoah National Park for a missing man were to continue until dark and resume Thursday with additional resources, according to an afternoon press release from the parkSearch underway for missing Staunton man in Shenandoah National Park
More than 40 people are searching Shenandoah National Park for a Staunton man last seen Monday afternoon.
No leads after armed robbery
Police reported no new leads Wednesday in relation to an armed robbery at the Texaco station at 501 Rife Road around 9:33 p.m. Tuesday night.Ohio fugitive arrested in Stuarts Draft
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office assisted the U.S. Marshal's Capital Area Regional Task Force Tuesday to arrest an Ohio man wanted in connection with an attack on his ex-wife.September 30, 2008
New city manager named
A lifelong Waynesboro resident will now have the job of running the city where he grew up.
Texas congressman says Obama is best hope for veterans
STAUNTON — Texas Congressman Chet Edwards is convinced Barack Obama will do all he can to help veterans if the Illinois senator is elected president.Goodlatte unhappy with time off after bailout vote
Sixth District Rep. Bob Goodlatte said Tuesday that if he were speaker of the U.S. House he would have had members busy working after Monday’s failed $700 billion government bailout vote rather than taking a couple of days off.Farmers cautious amid volatility
Farmers in the Shenandoah Valley — which includes Virginia’s two most productive agricultural counties, Rockingham and Augusta — reacted to Wall Street rumblings with a wait-and-see attitude Tuesday, calling financial uncertainty a routine test in their industry
Hamp named Waynesboro city manager
The Waynesboro City Council took the interim tag off of Mike Hamp, making him the city manager effective Oct. 1.More license plates stolen
Two license plates were stolen early Monday morning from two vans parked at Salvation Army in Staunton.September 29, 2008
City Council mum about closed-door session today
The Waynesboro City Council will go into closed session to discuss the appointment of a new city manager at a special called meeting today.Amid economic woes, fewer race from pump
Reports to police of gas pump drive-offs have plummeted this year throughout Augusta County despite increased fuel prices and an economy on the brink of collapse.
Virginia delegation splits on bill
WASHINGTON — Five Virginia House Republicans and one Democrat Monday voted against the $700 billion financial bailout measure.Record Dow dip follows ‘no’ vote
WASHINGTON — In a vote that shook the government, Wall Street and markets around the world, the House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation’s financial system, leaving both parties’ lawmakers and the Bush administration scrambling to pick up the pieces.
