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Community
4 hours ago
“Shenandoah Fantastic: Mystic Whispers from the Valley’s Vales” book launch at Parentheses Books February 7

The anthology launches February 3, 2026, with print editions and digital copies available at local bookshops and online retailers.

Local
23 hours ago
Edward Stickley Long Jr., Influential Educator and Community Leader, Dies at 91

Edward Stickley Long Jr., a respected educator, Air Force veteran, and longtime community volunteer whose influence touched generations across Rockingham County, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home. He was 91.

Joe Tucker
Local
1 day ago
Joe Tucker named next HPD Police Chief

Tucker’s first day will be February 2, 2026.

Photo of vehicle fire from VDOT camera
Local
1 day ago
Lane closures on I-81 southbound at mile marker 223.8 due to vehicle fire

Motorists can expect delays on Interstate 81 at mile marker 223.8 in Augusta County due to a vehicle fire.

Crews battle a fire at a processing facility in Staunton.
Local
1 day ago
Staunton Fire and Rescue crews battle late night structure fire

Firefighters in Staunton spent a few last night hours battle a fire at a Pilot DEF processing facility Tuesday night.

An overview of plans for the RHSPCA Vet Care Clinic.
Community
1 day ago
RHSPCA announces new veterinary care clinic expansion

The RHSPCA is moving forward with plans to develop a new on-campus Veterinary Care Center.

water dripping frozen pipes
Community
1 day ago
Preventing frozen pipes in frigid weather

Gene Wagner of Gene’s Plumbing in Edinburg says the most important thing to prevent pipes freezing is to eliminate air flow.

A brite bus in a parking lot.
Community
2 days ago
BRITE Bus Transit alters schedules and service for Wednesday

Some routes will operate on a limited schedule and service area today.

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