Staunton officials broke ground Wednesday morning for the new Wawa station on Richmond Avenue that is expected to open by the end of 2025.
Elizabeth Nicole Taylor of McGaheysville was sentenced to eight years in prison during a hearing Tuesday in Rockingham County Circuit Court for embezzling money from the Cub Run Elementary School PTA. However, a judge suspended seven of those years, according to online records.
Carey Keyes announced this morning that he is stepping down to become the next athletic director at Central High School in Woodstock.
UPDATE: Fire crews have now contained a significant mountain fire in the northwest section of Nelson County near Humpback rocks.
Water rates will increase by 5% in 2026 and 2027 while sewer rates will jump by 2.25% in 2026.
Scheikl posted on his Facebook page Tuesday evening that he is stunned by the county school board’s reported demand that Harrisonburg City School Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards be removed from a leadership role in MTC governance.
Harrisonburg City School Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards reiterated to the committee that despite having fewer students in MTC than the county, state law requires that the governing board remains an equal partnership.
No injuries were reported and Sheriff Lenny Millholland stated that additional charges are being pursued.
If approved, construction could begin in 2029.
The PCSO is assisting the Manassas Park Police Department and the FBI in the search for the remains of Ms. Mamta Bhatt.