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The $1.5 million grant will help make the Nature’s Crossing Technology Center site project-ready—offering a critical competitive edge in attracting high-impact projects and creating new jobs in Waynesboro.

Virginia’s annual tax-free weekend will return this year from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3, allowing residents to make qualifying purchases without paying state and local sales tax. 

All WPS students are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no cost each day of the school year beginning August 6th.

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom wants to help teachers integrate creative agricultural projects and learning experiences inside and outside their classrooms. Through its educator grant program, the nonprofit provides funding for teachers to expand children’s understanding about the sources of their food and fiber, and how farming and agriculture impact their daily lives.

The Salvation Army Christmas in July campaign came in at is $21,820.29 and exceeds last year’s results of $11,151.24.

The former assistant principal at Wilbur S. Pence Middle School, Jody Randolph, takes the top position at Fulks Run this fall.

At Monday’s meeting, the Rockingham County School Board recognized Lauren Arbogast, a Pre-K teacher at Lacey Spring Elementary, as the Conservation Teacher of the Year, selected by the Shenandoah Valley Soil and Water Conservation District.

The 14-week program, held one night each week from Aug. 21 to mid-November, allows participants to visit City of Harrisonburg departments and some partner organizations to learn about the services, programs and events available to community members.

Some local counties are hosting a National Night Out event to meet responders, officers, firefighters, and to overall, connect with the community.

Captain Charles Grubbs graduates from the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), a program hosted by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).