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Local
10 months ago
HCPS discuss solutions to damaged school-issued Chromebooks

Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards explained to the school board during last evening’s work session that damage to the laptops, which are loaned to students for their use, costs the school division over $28,000 in repairs.

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Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Staunton man pleads not guilty to charge of unlawful shooting

Timothy Lee Howdyshell entered his plea of not guilty Monday morning during an arraignment hearing Augusta County Circuit Court.

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Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Waynesboro man charged with 50 charges related to child pornography

The Waynesboro Police Department charged Christopher John Demaree, 36, of Waynesboro with 50 felony charges related to child pornography.

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Local
10 months ago
HPC voted to recommend closing alley near Newtown Cemetary

Commissioner Shannon Porter recommends the alley closure, saying respect for the unmarked graves should be the most important consideration.

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Local
10 months ago
Rockingham County Board of Supervisors vetoes extension of urban growth boundary near Cross Keys

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors decided not to extend a citizen-generated comprehensive amendment that would have extended the urban growth boundary east of Cross Keys Road and south of Route 33.

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Local
10 months ago
Former ACSO deputy files lawsuit against Sheriff Donald Smith

Dennis Reynolds filed the lawsuit Wednesday in U-S District Court in Harrisonburg, claiming his constitutional rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and Title Seven of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 were all violated.

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Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Harrisonburg man accused of animal cruelty has first court appearance

The Harrisonburg man who was arrested in connection with an animal cruelty case appeared in court on Tuesday. David Joseph Ligouri faces three charges, including animal cruelty as well as hit-and-run.

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Community
10 months ago
RCPS School Board removes two books from school district

The 4-1 vote to remove the books came despite the recommendations to retain them by Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett.

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Local
11 months ago
HCPS School Board discusses increasing elementary school days by 5 minutes

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Joy Blosser explained to the board during Tuesday night’s meeting that the change would make it easier to make up for lost instructional time due to inclement weather.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Former Staunton City School Board Chair alleged embezzlement case continues through courts

Natasha McCurdy had a plea hearing schedule for this week in Staunton Circuit Court, but online records indicate that the hearing was continued again at the request of her attorneys.

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