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Staunton continues snow and ice removal

Staunton Public Works has rolled out additional crews to target specific neighborhoods for snow and ice removal and to commence widening operations citywide.

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2 days ago
James Madison Men’s Basketball takes down first-place Troy on the road, 73-64

Cliff Davis scored 23 points, Eddie Ricks III notched a double-double, and James Madison men’s basketball picked up a crucial Sun Belt Conference road victory against Troy, 73-64, on Thursday evening at Trojan Arena.

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2 days ago
JMU Women’s Basketball cruises past Louisiana, 96-45

James Madison shot an Atlantic Union Bank Center record 59.7% (37-of-62) from the field for its largest margin of victory in Sun Belt Conference play with a 96-45 wire-to-wire win over Louisiana on Thursday night.

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2 days ago
Bridgewater Women’s Basketball defeats Shenandoah, 63-49

The Bridgewater College women’s basketball team took down Shenandoah on Thursday, 63-49, behind 25 points from Jay Garcia.

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Local
3 days ago
ACLU: ICE considering new detention center in Augusta County

In a response to an ACLU Freedom of Information Act filed over the summer, the Department of Homeland Security revealed it is considering converting a former correctional facility into an ICE detention center.

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Community
3 days 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.

Commerce Road in Staunton shared path proposal
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3 days ago
VDOT holding public hearing for proposed shared-use path on Commerce Road in Staunton

VDOT will hold a public hearing in the City of Staunton concerning a proposed shared-use path on Commerce Road between Statler Boulevard and Greenville Avenue.

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3 days ago
11-year-old dies after sledding accident

A child was discovered unresponsive this week in Staunton following a snow day mishap on North Waverly Street.

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