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The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Wildlife Resources will recognize the school next week during a presentation.

Denise Stewart pled guilty to 13 counts of child neglect and 2 counts of welfare fraud.

The Augusta County Sheriff’s office is investigating a shooting that happened last night in the Riverheads area.

A date for a potential plea hearing has been continued for the twin brother of Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith, who was accused of trying to kill two deputies late last year before the charges were amended.

Harrisonburg Public Works has launched a new free Green Restaurant Certification Program.

The city of Harrisonburg kicked off a 30-day public comment period for the new homeless center during last night’s city council meeting.

Harrisonburg Fire Chief Matt Tobia explains that when the fire station opens, it will cut down on the response time in the Park View area.

Waynesboro Police Captain Jaime Dunn says officers were dispatched shortly after 9 a.m. to the 400 block of James Avenue for a report of a discharge of a weapon.

The Rockingham County Public School Board met this morning to discuss a proposed flag and decor policy.

The Harrisonburg man that authorities say was responsible for the mysterious death last summer was found guilty of an amended charge.