June 16, 2008
1982-2008: The development of the Wildlife Center of Virginia
A recent story about an eaglet born in the Norfolk Botanical Garden with a growth on its beak, received at the Wildlife Center of Virginia near Waynesboro in May 2008, exemplifies the quality of treatment injured wildlife receive at the center.June 09, 2008
1943: WWII casualties bring Army hospital to Fishersville
Robert G. Slawson, M.D., of Wintergreen, suggested recently that General “Stonewall” Jackson’s death after Chancellorsville in May 1863 may have resulted from broken ribs he received from a fall off a stretcher and complications from pneumonia, despite wounds to his right hand and left arm.June 02, 2008
1969: Valley Workshops, now Vector Industries Inc., established in Waynesboro
During the mid-1960s, Congressional legislation set the stage for the development of sheltered workshops to provide jobs and employment training for persons with severe disabilities. Previously, few job opportunities existed for this population.May 19, 2008
The history of Western State and DeJarnette Sanitarium
Between the late 1700s and the 1970s, Virginia had a practice of institutionalizing handicapped populations that were inadequately served in Virginia localities. The commonwealth was an early state providing services for the mentally ill.May 14, 2008
Walking towards hope
Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro residents will have a chance to unite this Friday night and Saturday morning at Beverley Manor Middle School from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. to represent the community in the fight against cancer.May 12, 2008
The history of the District Home and farm
Goats now graze the hills above the former District Home and farm, now privately owned, on Duke Road near the South River. A decade ago this regional and state-funded institution was home to 151 residents, 91 in the nursing home and 60 in assisted living.Hoe ‘n’ Hope honors 50 years, charter member
When Anne Stogdale arrived at the 50th anniversary flower show of the Hoe ‘n’ Hope Garden Club, she was met with a big surprise.April 28, 2008
The development of the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail (AT), a 2,175-mile footpath, passes through 14 states between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine and passes Rockfish Gap above Waynesboro.Page 1 of 1 pages
