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August 27, 2007
Storms bring stormwater to the forefront
In the wake of weekend storms that flooded Waynesboro streets and basements, a lone city inspector assessed the damage Monday.Perils of the road
Motorists are more likely to die in Waynesboro and on rural Virginia roads than in the bumper-to-bumper grind in metropolitan areas, state driving records reveal.Six items approved for November referendum
A total of six capital improvement projects worth $14 million will be taken to the voters this fall, it was decided Monday night.Staunton seeks to create its own brand
Staunton has distinguished itself as a center of arts and downtown revitalization and seeks to further stand out by creating its own brand.Putting sugar in the tank-
Sugar in the gas tank usually means a trip to the mechanic, but growers of the sweet stuff hope to change that - with help from taxpayers.Thunderstorm leaves an impact across the Valley
An intense summer thunderstorm was the reason thousands lost power Saturday night as large amounts of rain fell on Waynesboro and much of the rest of the Shenandoah Valley.Brewing storm
Heavy rains leave flood of stormwater questionsA bitter battle over sugar in Washington
Farmers pit their political clout against confectioners in Virginia, North CarolinaFilling in the landfill gaps
Staunton, Augusta hope Waynesboro will agree to increase in tipping feesVick pleads guilty to dogfighting charge
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback made his third visit to the federal courthouse in Richmond today.Alberto Gonzales resigns
The embattled attorney general has been under pressure amid accusations that the Justice Dept. has been used for political purposes.August 25, 2007
Vick files plea deal
Falcons QB suspended indefinitely by NFLBusinesses weigh court action
Stormwater foes claim councilwoman has conflict of interestPrelude to a kickoff
Coach Isaacs prepares for his first game in WaynesboroGoodlatte says Iraqi government is failing
Sixth District Congressman Bob Goodlatte said Friday the Iraq has failed in its mission to provide a more autonomous and decentralized government, but he does not favor a complete pullout of U.S. troops from the war-ravaged country.Vector Vixen
20-year employee wins womanless pageant for local employment agencyAugust 24, 2007
Chalk of the town
Staunton leads the way in meeting federal benchmarksUnited Way aims for $800k
The United Way of Greater Augusta hopes to raise $800,000 this year, an 18 percent increase over what it raised in last year's fundraising drive, organizers said Thursday.Bad water line closes Fishersville VEC office
The Virginia Employment Commission office in Fishersville is closed until at least midweek next week because of problems with the office's main water line hookup to Augusta County.Bigamist gets 3 months
Man could face three life sentences for attempted murder convictionsFirst-year students arrive at MBC
For the Lantz family, it was déjà vu Thursday during move-in day for new Mary Baldwin College students.Vick files plea admitting to dogfighting
Michael Vick filed his plea agreement in federal court Friday admitting to conspiracy in a dogfighting ring and helping kill pit bulls. He denied ever betting on the fights, only bankrolling them.August 23, 2007
Supervisors reject PDR program
Board votes 4-3 against proposed plan that would pay farmers not to develop their landReturning
As classes are set to resume, MBC president focuses on student retentionHopeman townhomes approved
Councilors express doubt about fire department's ability to protect developmentMan faces additional charges in stabbing case
The man accused of stabibng two people and barricading himself in a Waynesboro home Saturday now faces additional charges, police said Wednesday.Texas company expected to bring 50 jobs to area
$100,000 incentive package lures Universal Impact to Queen CityStormwater budget facing possible cuts
The City Council is considering cutting the stormwater budget by more than a third in hopes of easing the financial burden on taxpayers.Mary Baldwin leaves choice of lenders to students, families
Mary Baldwin College officials said Wednesday that the school has told students and families that they should make their own choices about lenders.August 21, 2007
