Community

Twenty-two youth who participated in the 2024 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA livestock and general competitions were awarded a total of $34,340 from the fair’s Applied Scholarship Program.

The City of Staunton is inviting residents to participate in public input sessions to help shape the city’s housing future, by giving community members a chance to share their perspectives on housing challenges and opportunities in the city.

Hose Company Number 4 Fire Chief Jerry “Jay” Ritchie became a recipient of the Governor’s Fire Service award Monday night at an awards reception in Richmond.

Six Shelburne Middle School Students are competing in the National Civics Bee, a nationwide competition aimed at inspiring young minds to engage with American democracy.

Brian Josephs, MD from OB Hospitalist Group, serving Sentara RMH Medical Center Family Birthplace, is the recipient of the 17th annual Golden Stethoscope Award.

ACV announces its April First Fridays of the Valley lineup, featuring arts programming at 24 venues throughout the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Local leaders race to fill carts in support of community hunger relief effort.

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a series of public engagement meetings to gather feedback on Phase 1 findings from the Shenandoah Valley Rail with Trail Assessment. An online survey will also be available to the public from Thursday, March 27 until Friday, April 25. 

A supermarket sweep for charity is taking place in Staunton Thursday morning. The city’s “Shop to Stop Hunger” event to benefit Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is kicking of today at 10am at the Kroger on Statler Boulevard.

Donation drop-offs will be at Tractor Supply Co in Waynesboro on Friday, March 28th from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.