A brief self-serving announcement – I’ve written about Waynesboro many times over the years, and see their community’s continued success as part of Crozet’s continued ability to thrive. … But all are of a singular mind on the subject of Waynesboro: each desires a vibrant future for this city and is willing to stake personal time and energy to help ensure it.
Charlottesville versus Waynesboro shopping
I can go on and on and on with differences in customer services and/or shopping experiences between the same corporate chain on both sides of the mountain ( ed. note: referencing Charlottesville, not Crozet ) and every time the Waynesboro side comes out ahead. … Waynesboro (and the Target, Outback, Lowes, Home Depot, Martin’s grocery store, Applebee’s, drive through Starbucks) is one of the best things about living in Crozet.
Minor league baseball in Waynesboro?
From the News Virginian – Charlottesville investor said Friday that he is considering plans to build a $20-million, 4,000 seat stadium in Waynesboro for a minor or independent league baseball team.Jim Morris said he floated the idea Thursday in a meeting with local business leaders and city councilmen Frank Lucente and Tim Williams. Morris said he wants to gauge city support before moving forward.“I have, in fact, talked to a couple of other people in the baseball world, and both … thought Waynesboro would be a candidate for some type of minor league baseball,†Morris said.The ballpark would be built along the South River near Constitution Park.Morris told those in attendance at Thursday’s meeting at Reo Distribution that he had spoken with a Boston Red Sox official about bringing a team to Waynesboro, according to two people on hand for the gathering.
Why go to Charlottesville to see Cirque du Soleil?
When they’re coming to Downtown Waynesboro?The Cirque du Soleil show, Saltimbanco, will be coming to downtown Waynesboro Monday, Feb. 11.The team of stilt walkers, jugglers and mimes will be performing in the Main Street area from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the premier of the U.S. Saltimbanco tour stop at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville later this month.
29 North? Where’s that?
That’s likely to be something that “new residents” of Crozet say in the next couple of years. The Target opening this week in Waynesboro.When I run this poll again next year, I suspect that the results will be differentMore here.
If you’re new to Crozet, Virginia
You should learn about Waynesboro (Crozet is in their market area anyway).Take 64 West for about 17 minutes and take Exit 94…. In a recent poll on RealCrozetVA, 31% of people shopped exclusively in Waynesboro.The people at the Home Depot in Waynesboro (I assume they are at Lowe’s, too) genuinely want to help you find what you are looking for…. There’s a Martin’s grocery store (a Giant derivative), Super Wal-mart, drive-through Starbucks, and so much more. So much that as soon as the Target opens, you’ll forget all about 29 North.For those of you who regularly go to Waynesboro, what do you like the most?