Local
10 months ago
UPDATE: Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith issues statement on Cassell Elementary School secure incident

Even though the situation was not associated with the school, the code “secure” was implemented out of an abundance of caution.

Local
10 months ago
Classic Kitchen and Bath transitions to Dovetail Design and Cabinetry in the Shenandoah Valley

Classic Kitchen and Bath is transitioning its operations to Dovetail Design and Cabinetry, effective March 1, 2025.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Maryland man pleads guilty to second-degree murder

Barmak pleaded guilty to the amended charge as well as two counts of malicious wounding during a hearing Wednesday in Nelson County Circuit Court.

Community
10 months ago
Community feedback needed for Erickson Avenue Area Study

The questionnaire is available now until March 10.

Entertainment
10 months ago
The Wayne Theatre presents “Romeo and Juliet” on Valentine’s Day

“Romeo and Juliet” officially opens on February 14th at 7:00 PM. More days and showtimes can be found on The Wayne Theatre website. Listen here for details about the show.

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Community
10 months ago
Jennifer Trumbo awarded Inaugural Bridgewater College Educational Leadership Award

This new award recognizes local educators who display exceptional servant-leadership and a sustained commitment to bold and daring education with underserved students.

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Crime & Safety
10 months ago
VADOC visitor arrested following attempt to smuggle contraband into inmate graduation

The VADOC Office of Law Enforcement Services placed an inmate’s family member under arrest after she admitted to attempting to smuggle drugs into an inmate graduation at Haynesville Correctional Center.

Agriculture
10 months ago
Keep a lookout for spotted lanternfly egg masses

Spotted lanternfly egg masses, which resemble mud patches, are laid in the fall and hatch in the spring, and experts say now is a good time to find them.

Local
10 months ago
Dominion Energy winter storm update

Dominion Energy crews have restored power to nearly 100,000 of the 187,000 customers impacted so far by the storm.

Community
10 months ago
CEO of Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to retire

CEO Michael McKee will retire at the end of the organization’s fiscal year after 15 years of service.