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Community
5 months ago
RCPS to dedicate historical marker to honor Virginian Civil Rights Pioneers

Rockingham County Public Schools, Rocktown History, and the Moton Museum will host an event to honor civil rights pioneers who fought for equal access to public education in Virginia.

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Community
5 months ago
Harrisonburg accepting comments on Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan

The City of Harrisonburg’s Public Works Department is currently accepting comments on the Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan. The deadline for comments is May 14.

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Staunton Sheriff’s Office warns residents about sheriff scam

According to City Sheriff Chris Hartless, the office is receiving reports that community members are receiving phone calls that the Staunton Sheriff” is saying that they missed jury duty and now owe a specified amount of money to avoid going to jail.

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