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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Staunton Police investigating alleged kidnapping at Gypsy Hill Park

Police say that at approximately 5:15 pm, they received a 911 call reporting that a child was approached by an unknown male in Gypsy Hill Park who alleged attempted to grab them.

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Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Meet Calypso, Gigi, and Anastasia | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Calypso and Gigi, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
UPDATE: HPD now offering higher reward in search for suspect involved in Spotswood Country Club break in

The suspect was seen on security footage breaking into the facility in July and spilling chemicals used for golf course maintenance.

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Community
7 months ago
Staunton City Schools jumps to 35th place in state SOL rankings

The division is now ranked 35th out of 131 school divisions in the state, moving up 70 places in seven years, according to the latest SOL data released by the Virginia Department of Education.

Local
7 months ago
Fire damages home in Mount Crawford, crews battle blaze for hours

A fire in Mount Crawford destroyed a shed behind a home Monday afternoon.

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Local
7 months ago
RCPS removes four books from school libraries

Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett recommended to retain “Rage”, “Out of Darkness”, “Go Ask Alice”, “The Bluest Eye”, “Beloved”, and “Slaughterhouse Five.” 

Local
7 months ago
Area High School Volleyball Scores – Monday, 9/8

Area High School Volleyball Scores – Monday, 9/8

Local
7 months ago
James Madison at Liberty moved to a 3:30 p.m. kick off

James Madison at Liberty moved to a 3:30 p.m. kick off

Community
7 months ago
Beverley Street Studio School in Staunton closing in December

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — After 33 years of service, the Beverley Street Studio […]

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Local
7 months ago
Wildlife Center welcomes new animal ambassador

The Wildlife Center of Virginia has a new face on its animal ambassador team—Lucy the Virginia Opossum!