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Date: Tue, 6 May 2014 07:14:53 -0500

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Subject: Waynesboro News Virginian Daily Update

May 6, 2014

Today on newsvirginian.com Your daily briefing Waynesboro veteran officer Martin honored Waynesboro Police Capt. Mike Martin was honored Monday by the Waynesboro Exchange Club as Police Officer of the Year. Full Story at newsvirginian.com SPONSORED BY Waynesboro unemployment rises sharply The number of people employed in Waynesboro fell sharply in March, according to statistics released by the Virginia Employment Commission late last week. Waynesboro's unemployment rate rose from 5.8 percent in February to 6.0 percent in March. Panel answers community mental health questions "I almost lost it a couple times," said Donna Gum, director of Mental Health America-Augusta, a clearinghouse of mental health support groups, Sunday afternoon. No danger for James River animals, Center says With the recent derailment of a train carrying crude oil in Lynchburg, fire and smoke threatened both humans and animals near the site. Although no one was hurt in the accident, there are many concerns about the environmental impact it may have had on the James River and surrounding area. Dance Walk celebrates Waynesboro, spring Today, downtown Waynesboro will be transformed into a dance studio as people celebrate spring and local businesses by dancing down the street. Opinion Letters to the Editor for May 6 Letters to the Editor for May 6 Sports Martin continues impressive streak with latest win The final five Southern Bracket Racing Association Trophy Street races of last season and the first four this season have been mostly dominated by one young driver at Eastside Speedway. Lifestyles Playing for a higher cause Being recognized for your work is always an honor for a performer. It means just a bit more, however, when the fans cast the votes. In Southern Gospel music, there are not many events bigger than the National Quartet Convention, held in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee during September. Entertainment Riverfest coming this Saturday For the 17th year, the beauty and the ecology of Waynesboro's South River will be celebrated on Saturday with the annual Riverfest.

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