Local
5 months ago
Power outage in Staunton causes delays Tuesday morning

At around 10:15am, the Staunton Police Department posted a community alert that several downtown traffic lights were knocked out of commission by an unspecified issue with an electrical transformer.

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Community
5 months ago
Virginia Chamber Foundation seeks feedback in “Blueprint Virginia 2035 Statewide Survey”

The survey results will be implemented during the Virginia Economic Summit on December 5, 2025, while presenting policy recommendations.

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Community
5 months ago
Augusta County woman honored by The Library Journal

Augusta County Library Director, Dr. Jennifer Brown won the publication’s “Innovators” award for spearheading efforts to design a new iteration of the Virginia Leadership Academy that successfully revitalized the program.

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Non-Profit Spotlight
5 months ago
Local students honor educators in scholarship program | McSpotlight

For over 20 years, Shenandoah Valley McDonald’s Family Restaurants have asked local high schools to identify qualified seniors to apply for the AP Boxley McDonald’s: Student & Teacher Achievement Award.

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Local
5 months ago
Harrisonburg selected for National League of Cities’ grant program

City leaders believe Harrisonburg’s selection for the program is a testament to the City’s dedication to economic development and financial empowerment for community members.

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Local
5 months ago
Augusta County Public School Board Appoints New Superintendent

The Augusta County school board has chosen Dr. Kelly Troxell to lead county schools.

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Local
5 months ago
High School Baseball, Softball & Soccer Scores – Monday, 5/5

High School Baseball, Softball & Soccer Scores – Monday, 5/5

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Crime & Safety
5 months ago
ACSO responds to public intoxication call, suspect dies in custody

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls Monday morning about a Staunton individual which led to him being unresponsive in-custody.

Wayne Theatre Gala 2024
Community
5 months ago
Wayne Theatre to host 2025 Wayne Gala on June 6

The Wayne Gala is the theatre’s largest and most important fundraising event of the year, supporting its arts programming, educational initiatives, and community outreach efforts.

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Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Additional charges against Edinburg man

Corey Brock Hamman has been charged with 5 counts of bestiality and 3 counts of possession of child pornography.