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Local
2 weeks ago
Shenandoah County Public Schools Superintendent announces resignation

Melody Sheppard made the announcement last week in a letter to families, stating that she has decided to resign from her position.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
One woman arrested, another wanted after alleged shoplifting in Waynesboro

Police Captain Benjamin Lemons said officers located two women at a traffic stop who had allegedly taken items from Target and cited both for shoplifting.

Mugshot of Scott Wayne Fitzgerald.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Augusta County man pleads not guilty following pursuit

The Augusta County man who was arrested last month following a pursuit has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Harrisonburg Public Works Department presents update on green spaces plan

Jeremy Harold, the city’s green sites manager, gave an update to its plan to city council during Tuesday’s meeting.

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Community
3 weeks ago
State historical marker to be dedicated to highlight Queen Miller Home

A dedication ceremony will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM at the site of the marker on West Beverley Street.

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Local
3 weeks ago
Harrisonburg City Council presented Stormwater Improvement Plan

Keith Thomas told the council that the project is to reduce certain emissions into Blacks Run and Cooks Creek.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Georgia woman indicted following high-speed chase in Augusta County

An Augusta County Circuit Court grand jury returned two indictments against Melissa Mathura during a hearing on Tuesday.

Kevin Wayne Hitt
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Trial date set for Mount Sidney man arrested on alleged rape charges

Kevin Wayne Hitt of Mount Sidney was indicted Tuesday by a circuit court grand jury.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Staunton woman to serve 10 days in jail for leading police on low-speed chase

Susan Medeiros Burke pleaded guilty to three charges during a hearing yesterday afternoon in Waynesboro Circuit Court.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Verona man convicted for having sex with a minor

The 57-year-old Andes, who was arrested in June of last year, is scheduled to be sentenced on September 3, 2026.