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November 10, 2008
Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection
Shares in Circuit City have traded under $1 for more than a month and the company received a warning about that last month from the New York Stock Exchange.
Man killed in train collision
An 84-year-old man was killed this morning when his Ford Escort station wagon was struck by a train on Hunter Farm Lane.November 09, 2008
Council to consider hiring freeze
Distressed economy has officials eying budget with cautionBoy, 8, charged in death of father
Town offers support for child’s familyObama victory opens door to new black identity in US
Shortly after leaving the voting booth, 70-year-old community activist Donald E. Robinson had a thought: “Why do I have to be listed as African-American? Why can’t I just be American?”Man of the hour
President-elect Obama the topic of sermons nationwide
November 08, 2008
Cheney speaks to VMI cadets
Vice president says US will overcome terrorism
Waynesboro YMCA kicks off year-end fundraising drive
The stories were numerous Saturday about the good works of the Waynesboro YMCA.Ready … aim … fire sale
Gun enthusiasts fear crackdown on rightsLike Abe and FDR, Obama will face crises when he takes office
All presidents are tested. Few walk into the Oval Office when the nation is in the throes of multiple crises.A model for success
Doing as Romans do is the applied maxim for those who are there, but replicating Rome elsewhere, say, in Waynesboro, might be a good idea. A city under the Mediterranean name, situated west of Italy, has accomplished a renaissance, the sort of which is badly needed and can be had here.SLIDESHOW: Veterans’ Day Parade
Veterans' Day ParadeNovember 07, 2008
Convicted embezzler guilty again
Waynesboro woman forged more than $16,000 worth of checks as assistant to real estate agentPerriello claims victory in 5th
Democrat Tom Perriello has declared himself the winner in the hotly contested battle for Virginia’s 5th District congressional seat.GOP leaders: Party must get back to basics to win
Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling say state Republicans need to get back to discussing “kitchen table issues” to return to winning elections in Virginia.Snow removal crews get chance to warm up before winter
Snow removal in Waynesboro will be no problem if the city’s Public Works Department applies the lessons learned from its training Friday.
Times editor: Journalism is lifeblood of democracy
Clark Hoyt’s distinguished 42-year career in journalism includes a shared Pulitzer Prize and a stint as the Washington bureau chief of the old Knight Ridder newspaper chain.Kaine to visit Staunton next week
Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine, his cabinet and senior staff will visit Staunton Thursday for a community cabinet day.Woman guilty of embezzlement
A jury found a 40-year-old Waynesboro woman guilty of embezzlement this morning in Waynesboro Circuit Court.9:35 a.m.: Jury begins deliberation
A jury heard closing arguments and began deliberating at 9:35 a.m. this morning.Back at 8:30 a.m., jury to decide embezzlement case
A jury will hear closing arguments before deliberating in an embezzlement case against a 40-year-old Waynesboro woman this morning.November 06, 2008
Sheriff’s office makes arrests in theft ring
A two-month investigation into organized shoplifting resulted in two arrests at a Waynesboro motel Wednesday.Schools’ capital needs are on hold
VERONA — It’s unlikely any new bricks and mortar will be used in the near future to upgrade Augusta County Schools.Summit hopes to reach veterans
FISHERSVILLE — "If this is what I’m coming home to – forget it,” Steven Moore said.
Ex golf pro’s motion denied
The attorney for a former Waynesboro Country Club golf pro asked a judge Thursday to rule on which one of a number of contract drafts will be in question in a January breach-of-contract jury trial.5th District race still too close to call
More than 3,000 surprise votes from Charlottesville gave Democratic congressional candidate Tom Perriello an unexpectedly wide lead Thursday in his race against six-term GOP incumbent U.S. Rep. Virgil H. Goode Jr., R-Rocky Mount.Bowling ball and beer thief didn’t get far, police say
A man arrested 41 times for public drunkenness was caught again Saturday night, shortly after allegedly stealing a bowling ball, a fishing tackle box and beer.Woman stopped with cocaine, child
Waynesboro police found cocaine and a 10-year-old child in the vehicle of a 40-year-old woman Tuesday.Driver abandons passengers in hit-and-run
Waynesboro police arrested a Stuarts Draft man for an alleged hit-and-run at about 11 p.m. Monday night.Stocks extend decline as economic woes mount
Wall Street recoiled again Thursday, sending stocks lower for a second day after Cisco Systems Inc. reported slumping demand and retailers turned in generally weak sales for October. Concerns about widespread economic weakness sent the major stock indexes down more than 2.5 percent, including the Dow Jones industrial average, which tumbled 300 points.
