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Community
8 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
1 day 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
2 days 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
2 days 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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