Remembering Dennis Burnett 1964-2014

[Editor's Note: When I left Augusta County almost two weeks ago to spend time with family in Florida, Dennis Burnett was working at his job bringing jobs to the Valley. When I returned last night, he had passed away and been buried. How quickly life can change in the span of a week. I wrote this while in Florida, reflecting about this friend to so many. See also Augusta County’s Dennis Burnett passes away and Memorial Service today for Dennis Burnett.]

“I like your pictures of the county!”

Dennis Burnett was across the room heading my way after a board of supervisors meeting at the Augusta County Government Center, trademark reading-glasses-on-top-of-head, with that wide Dennis grin.... (Continue reading here)

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport growing again....

Business is booming at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport in Weyers Cave, located between Staunton and Harrisonburg. Bordering Augusta and Rockingham counties, the local airport has seen political candidates pass through as well as thousands of Valley residents who house jets there or catch a United Express flight to Dulles Airport.

Now Shenandoah Airport is growing again with plans for two additional hangars, repaving, and other needs. The money is coming from the Virginia Aviation Board and federal money. Charlottesville and Richmond airports also received entitlements.

Check the Waynesboro News Virginian for all the details.