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Old Booths, Big Breakfasts, And Friendly Faces Keep Staunton Coming Back To Mrs. Rowe’s Rival, The Beverley

Some restaurants announce themselves with neon signs and billboards. Others sit quietly along a busy street in Staunton, Virginia, and let the drive-through line do the talking. This story is about one of the quiet ones. It is a small, independent kitchen where every order is cooked fresh, and the...

Staunton, VA · 3d
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This Virginia Country Buffet Still Serves Home-Style Cooking And Homemade Pies That Taste Like Sunday At Grandma’s

Homemade pies waiting at the end of a country buffet? That alone could make lunch plans considerably more interesting, especially when the rest of the meal focuses on familiar home-style cooking. The Virginia restaurant offers a casual dining experience built around hearty comfort foods and the freedom to choose your...

Staunton, VA · 3d
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Medical cannabis dispensary opens in Staunton

The Shenandoah Valley's second medical marijuana dispensary has opened in Staunton. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi paid them a visit and filed this report. The AYR Cannabis Dispensary Staunton is celebrating their grand opening just in time for the high demand they expect for "Green Wednesday," the unofficial weed-buying holiday a day before Thanksgiving's turkey feasts and smoky "cousin walks."

Staunton, VA · 13h
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Waynesboro officials hopeful as talks continue on proposed state park

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Waynesboro officials are hopeful that negotiations will lead to a state park on the city’s east end, a project Councilman Jim Woods said has been years in the making. “I first learned about the possibility shortly after taking my seat on the council nearly four...

Waynesboro, VA · 1d
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Discussing Virginia football’s disappointing season as it nears its end

To say Virginia football’s season has been underwhelming would be an understatement. Despite being projected to finish in the top half of the conference and being ranked in the AP Poll early in the year, the Cavaliers (4-5, 2-4 ACC) have still yet to clinch bowl eligibility entering the final quarter of the season.

Charlottesville, VA · 19h

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VDOT seeks public input on two Route 29 intersections

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Virginia Department of Transportation wants public input on two Route 29 intersections as the state studies possible improvements in Albemarle and Fauquier counties. In Albemarle County, the study covers Route 29, also called Seminole Trail, at Airport Road and Proffit Road. In Fauquier County, the...

Albemarle County, VA · 1d

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Vehicle fire near Afton, Augusta County, shuts down part of I-64

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The response to a vehicle fire is impacting traffic on Interstate 64 just outside of Augusta County on Tuesday. The fire happened at mile marker 101 of I-64 in Nelson County, according to VDOT 511. All westbound lanes were closed earlier in the afternoon, but as of 5:39 p.m., only the west right lane and right shoulder are closed. Traffic backups are about 4.5 miles, according to VDOT.

Augusta County, VA · 2d

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Augusta County braces for first freeze as cold air sweeps Virginia

A blast of colder air will send temperatures tumbling across Staunton and Augusta County late this week, with freezing temperatures settling in over the weekend and sticking around into early next week. The National Weather Service forecast for Augusta County calls for rain Thursday, Nov. 12 before colder and gustier conditions arrive. After temperatures climb into the 60s Wednesday and Thursday, daytime highs will fall into the 40s Friday and Saturday. Clouds will increase Wednesday night, bringing a 50% chance of rain after midnight. Rain chances continue Thursday as the front moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service. The colder air will become more noticeable behind the front. Northwest winds could gust up to 25 mph Thursday night and as high as 30 mph Friday. Temperatures will continue dropping into the weekend, with the coldest overnight readings arriving Saturday night. Lows are expected to fall into the 20s and remain unusually cold into early next week, according to the National Weather Service. How cold will it get in Augusta County? Here's the National Weather Service extended forecast for Augusta County: Wednesday: Sunny, with a high in the upper 60s. Rain becomes possible overnight, with a low in

Augusta County, VA · 2d

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Numbers of immigrant school children fall in county, city schools

Two years ago, there were 786 immigrant youth—defined as students born abroad who’ve spent less than three years in U.S. schools—enrolled in Albemarle County Public Schools. This year, there are 447, a 43 percent drop. The departures contributed to a 2 percent population decline in county schools...

Albemarle County, VA · 2d

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Local students explore teaching as Virginia vacancies decline

FISHERSVILLE — Walking into a classroom full of students who are considering being teachers delighted Ryan Barber. The Waynesboro assistant superintendent was part of a group that answered questions from students in the Teachers for Tomorrow programs at Valley Career and Technical Center and the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School in Fishersville at the end of October. It was the second straight year the panel of superintendents and central office was hosted by the programs, giving students a chance to ask questions of those in leadership positions in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro. Barber believes programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can plant seeds that hopefully grow in the years to come, eventually producing more and more teachers in area classrooms. Part of Barber's job is recruiting and hiring staff for Waynesboro Public Schools. Finding teachers is never easy, although according to the The Virginia Department of Education the numbers are improving. Since 2023, teacher vacancies across Virginia have dropped by almost 36% . In Region 5, which includes the Shenandoah Valley, the teacher vacancy rate is 1.4%, lower than the state rate of 2.5%. Those are good signs and programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can help identify students who are interested

Waynesboro, VA · 2d

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Wilson Memorial Just Avenged Their Senior Night Loss, and the Regional Title Is All Theirs.

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Wilson Memorial volleyball just straight-up snatched the regional championship on November 11, pulling off their second upset by seed in three nights. They rolled into Covington, home of the […]

Fishersville, VA · 1d

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People packed into the Nelson Center to hear about the impacts of data centers

LOVINGSTON, Va. (WSET) — Residents voiced concerns about how one large piece of land could be developed in Nelson County. ABC13 attended a public forum where data centers were discussed. Over 100 people packed into the Nelson Center to hear from three panelists about the impacts of data centers,...

Nelson County, VA · 1d

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Staunton's Kevin Hart brings Friends Turned Family home for pop-up

Kevin Hart turned the idea of friends becoming family into a clothing brand. Now, the Staunton native is bringing Friends Turned Family home to Staunton for a pop-up event celebrating fashion, friendship and community. Hart is partnering with Heard The Store, Inez’s Kitchen and the Staunton Black Business Collective for a pop-up event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. “It will just be a time for people to connect,” Hart said. “This is for everyone. I really do want to share this experience with Staunton. I will have some Staunton pieces, specifically for this pop-up. We’ll have some good food and take some dope photos. “It will be a family reunion of sorts, man; just people listening to music, having a good time and exploring a new store in Staunton that, from what I hear, is extremely dope. People will be exposed to Friends Turned Family and exposed to Heard.” A popular vintage clothing store opened by co-founders Cutter Chisnell and Jeffrey Placide, Heard The Store is a fitting venue for the pop-up event. “We are so excited about one of Staunton’s own coming back home to host a pop-up in our space,” Chisnell said. “These types of

Staunton, VA · 3d

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Albemarle School Board reappoints Leslie Pryor as Rio representative

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County School Board appointed Leslie Pryor to its vacant Rio District seat with a 5-1 vote during its meeting Thursday, just over a month after the resignation of Jim Dillenbeck. Pryor will return to the school board just over a year...

Albemarle County, VA · 16h

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Dr. Demitry’s Familiar Face Returns to WAHS

It’s always a little intimidating starting at a new school, but for Western Albemarle High School’s new principal, Dr. Patricia Demitry, it feels more like coming home. Eight years ago, Demitry worked as a principal intern at Western under then-principal Darah Bonham. Now, after serving as principal at William Monroe Middle School for three years, she has returned to the community that she says she fell in love with from the start.

Crozet, VA · 3d

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Elijah Gertrude, the One Who Stayed

Elijah Gertrude committed to Virginia when the program was in a state of utmost security. Coach Tony Bennett, one of the greatest leaders in college basketball

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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Old Dominion, Meet Greenstone Village

Now, it’s Greenstone Village. And it’s still where the vet is on 240 near Starr Hill. What was supposed to be 110 homes now looks like it is going to be 77 homes, with 20 qualified as “affordable.*” Working on how that’s going to be defined for this project, as the definition varies.

Crozet, VA · 1d

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“We want feedback”: Albemarle County School Board members hold another town hall as parents continue to seek answers

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County School Board members faced questions about mandatory reporting, student discipline and budget decisions Wednesday night as the division continues working to rebuild trust with families. The town hall at Monticello High School drew a smaller crowd than previous meetings, but parents continued pressing...

Albemarle County, VA · 1d

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Neighbors skeptical as Region 2000 votes to move forward with landfill expansion plan

Va. (WSET) — Household trash from Lynchburg, Campbell, Appomattox and Nelson counties all goes to the Livestock Road Landfill. But the facility is running out of room and is set to reach capacity by 2029. Region 2000 voted in an online special meeting Tuesday to expand the landfill, a...

Campbell County, VA · 1d

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You Can Still Get Carhop Service At This Virginia Drive-In That Feels Frozen In The 1950s

There are restaurants that call themselves classics, and then there’s Wright’s Dairy-Rite in Staunton, Virginia, a place that doesn’t need to call itself anything because the evidence is right there in the parking lot. Someone is walking out to your car to take your order, and that...

Staunton, VA · 1d