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Staunton's Peck's BBQ announces closing following death of owner
STAUNTON — A local favorite, Staunton's Peck's BBQ, will be closing. The family announced the closure on their website this week. Opened in 2009 along Lee Jackson Highway in Staunton, the restaurant has a long history in the Shenandoah Valley, dating back to the 1980s. Following the death of its owner, and...
Body found in Highland County not that of Staunton man who vanished in 2012
HIGHLAND COUNTY — A body discovered mid-April near the Confederate Breastworks Trail in Highland County is not that of a Staunton man who went missing around that area 12 years ago, according to the Highland County Sheriff's Office. On April 20, a body was found on a service road...
Leadership of school board in question as Staunton School Board calls meeting for Wednesday night
STAUNTON — Late Tuesday afternoon, the clerk of the Staunton School Board sent out an email that a called meeting of the board would be held Wednesday night, May 1, at 6 p.m. The only topic on the agenda: Consideration of school board leadership. ...
Do no harm: Staunton pharmacy still on probation after board investigation in 2023
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. Unless otherwise noted, direct quotes are taken from those documents. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. STAUNTON–Incorrectly dispensed medications, untrained...
Staunton woman, 15 cats, saved from fire. Now the animals need homes.
STAUNTON — On Sunday around 7 p.m., 25-year-old Aaron Waddy was sitting with his daughter's mother on the back deck of his mom's house at the corner of West Johnson and Sudbury streets when they noticed smoke coming from nearby. Waddy said it was white smoke and figured somebody was grilling. But when he was told to take a second glance, he noticed that the smoke, coming from about a block away on Sudbury Street, was black....
Staunton police officer played music with cellist
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A video has been circulating on Facebook with a Staunton police officer playing music with a cellist. The man, who recorded the performance said he noticed a woman with a cello walking across the street with an officer and stopped outside of the antique store entrance.
Animal shelter policy prohibits volunteers, staff from discussing euthanasia
It’s been more than one year since the Shenandoah Valley community expressed outrage after four dogs in Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center’s care were euthanized. Pictures of the four dogs were shared widely on social media with the devastating news of their deaths. One of the dogs had been featured on the municipal shelter’s social media page one month earlier as the “nice dog of the week”.
Several cats rescued from house fire in Staunton
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A home is heavily damaged after catching fire Sunday evening in Staunton. Crews were called to Sudbury street around 7 p.m. on Sunday and found flames and smoke coming from the two-story house. Augusta County Fire-Rescue and Staunton-Augusta County First Aid & Rescue Squad, Inc. also...
New housing development may be coming to Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A new housing development could be coming to Waynesboro. The proposed project is called Smith Farm Planned Unit Development and consists of about 147 acres, located north of Village Apartments at Hopeman Parkway. The development would have residential housing with the possibility of limited commercial space.
Discover Staunton, a town where historic charm meets modern comfort
STAUNTON, Va. — If all you've got is a day to spare, why not check out historic Staunton? A town with tons of history, charm, and modern comfort. Watch the full story by Dave Parker in the video player above.
With a few changes, Ciro's Pizza in Verona reopens under new management
VERONA — Ciro's in Verona opened in 1985 and, through the end of last year, it was owned and operated by one family, the Dimeos. The Dimeos retired in December and sold the business to Juan Marquez, Carlos Jurado and Marvin Raymundo, who reopened the restaurant under the old name, Ciro's Pizza, in February. The three also operate Staunton Flying Pizza on North Augusta Street and Mount Sidney Flying Pizza on Route 11. It's a family business, Marquez said.
May weather statistics
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - April ended with above average temperatures and May features another very hot record. The highest temperature ever recorded for the month of May was 97 degrees on May 28th, 1914. However, May can still feature a few cold snaps from time to time. The lowest temperature...
Raised median, sidewalks coming to Lee-Jackson Highway
STAUNTON – Upgrades are coming for the 12,000 daily drivers on Lee-Jackson Highway. The $3.3 million project is expected to improve safety and reduce accidents along the highway from its intersection with Rolling Thunder Lane (Route 1049), through the interchange with Route 262, and on to the intersection with Barterbrook Road near Staunton. Currently,...
As Beverley Manor Middle School prepares to close, the community had a chance to say goodbye
STAUNTON — Flipping through pages of a yearbook, Paige Kite was physically in 2024, standing in the Beverley Manor Middle School library Thursday night, but her mind was 35 years in the past as she took a stroll down memory lane. Kite was looking at a 1989-90 yearbook, not only the first year the school was open, but her first year as a middle school student. Kite was part of the school's first sixth-grade class. ...
Staunton Jams musical festival is back this weekend
STAUNTON —Staunton Jams, a free music festival, returns to downtown Staunton Friday through Sunday, May 3-5. Organized by The Judy Chops, WQSV, and a volunteer board, the festival is a showcase of local talent and community spirit. Staunton Jams will feature a lineup of over 45 performers across 13 different stages. Acts...
Waynesboro explores 400-unit housing development on land intended for public park
Plans for an additional public park in Waynesboro at the location of the former Augusta County District Home may be amended as the city considers developing the property to include up to 400 residential units instead. Waynesboro City Council and the Waynesboro Planning Commission held a joint session last week...
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