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September 28, 2007

Local teen sentenced
STAUNTON - A Crimora teen who accidentally killed a woman while driving high on methamphetamines and marijuana avoided prison time Thursday.
Recognizing Champions
Blue Ridge Community College's Students In Free Enterprise featured on Kellogg's boxes
Recognizing Champions
Blue Ridge Community College's Students In Free Enterprise featured on Kellogg's boxes
All but two area schools meet SOL accreditation
Waynesboro school district reports higher scores than previous years
All but two area schools meet SOL accreditation
Waynesboro school district reports higher scores than previous years
Inaugural workshop at city hall allows citizen voices to be heard
"Poor planning on west end." "Balance between development and burden on residents." "Need to better define eastern entrance." These were just a few of the critiques and priorities heard within city hall on Thursday, in what was the first opportunity offered for the public to weigh in on the fate of the community's comprehensive plan.
Inaugural workshop at city hall allows citizen voices to be heard
"Poor planning on west end." "Balance between development and burden on residents." "Need to better define eastern entrance." These were just a few of the critiques and priorities heard within city hall on Thursday, in what was the first opportunity offered for the public to weigh in on the fate of the community's comprehensive plan.

September 27, 2007

Cruise-In to attract vintage autos to town for charity
When you own a dream car, you tend to turn a few heads - whether you're on the road or not.
Cruise-In to attract vintage autos to town for charity
When you own a dream car, you tend to turn a few heads - whether you're on the road or not.
State climatologist of U.Va. steps down
CHARLOTTESVILLE - Virginia's state climatologist, whose doubts about global warming and utility-industry funding made him a lightning rod on climate change issues, quietly left his position over the summer.
State climatologist of U.Va. steps down
CHARLOTTESVILLE - Virginia's state climatologist, whose doubts about global warming and utility-industry funding made him a lightning rod on climate change issues, quietly left his position over the summer.
From immigrants to Americans
More than 40 local immigrants take the oath of citizenship in Staunton
From immigrants to Americans
More than 40 local immigrants take the oath of citizenship in Staunton
County looks at restricting porn shops
Augusta supervisors to research zoning ordinance and other protections against adult businesses after recent concerns
County looks at restricting porn shops
Augusta supervisors to research zoning ordinance and other protections against adult businesses after recent concerns

September 26, 2007

Justices to decide Kentucky death row cases challenging lethal injection
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to take a hard look at the method of lethal injection most states use to put inmates to death in a case that could further slow the pace of executions.
Justices to decide Kentucky death row cases challenging lethal injection
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to take a hard look at the method of lethal injection most states use to put inmates to death in a case that could further slow the pace of executions.
Pigskin & pork ribs
Assistant football coach brings Sunday treat to Main street
Pigskin & pork ribs
Assistant football coach brings Sunday treat to Main street
City leaders seek public opinion
Workshops planned to gather community input
City leaders seek public opinion
Workshops planned to gather community input
Sonic Drive-In to open near Wal-Mart
New west-end restaurant could be operational as early as next month
Sonic Drive-In to open near Wal-Mart
New west-end restaurant could be operational as early as next month

September 25, 2007

Augusta County School Board races feature absence of candidates
The November elections for the Augusta County Board of Supervisors feature some hotly contested races, including incumbent North River Supervisor Larry Howdyshell against former Supervisor Charles Curry.
Augusta County School Board races feature absence of candidates
The November elections for the Augusta County Board of Supervisors feature some hotly contested races, including incumbent North River Supervisor Larry Howdyshell against former Supervisor Charles Curry.
Man gets 20 days
Handyman charged while driving through downtown last month
Man gets 20 days
Handyman charged while driving through downtown last month
Entrepreneur tests growing seafood indoors in Henry County
About 80 percent of shrimp Americans eat is imported, the bulk of it from Southeast Asia and China. In fact, 83 percent of all seafood consumed by Americans is imported, says the Commerce Department. Bill Martin, president of Blue Ridge Aquaculture in Martinsville, sees a "huge opportunity" in those numbers.
Entrepreneur tests growing seafood indoors in Henry County
About 80 percent of shrimp Americans eat is imported, the bulk of it from Southeast Asia and China. In fact, 83 percent of all seafood consumed by Americans is imported, says the Commerce Department. Bill Martin, president of Blue Ridge Aquaculture in Martinsville, sees a "huge opportunity" in those numbers.
Heritage Museum earns award
Virginia Downtown Development Association recognizes efforts with 2007 Award of Merit

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