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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Waynesboro woman indicted on embezzlement charges

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — A trial date has been set for the former employee of a Waynesboro machine shop, who was arrested earlier this year on charges related to an alleged embezzlement scheme. According to online records, Linda Lockhart was indicted on all eight of her embezzlement charges...

Waynesboro, VA · 16h

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Valley of the Seven Stars Music Festival won’t return to Nelson County farm

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Valley of the Seven Stars Music Festival will not return to Oak Ridge Farm after two years at the Nelson County property. Host artist GRiZ said the farm’s ties to slavery played a role in his decision. GRiZ announced the change in a...

Nelson County, VA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 6h

The News Leader

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Charges dropped against man accused of harassing Staunton prosecutor

STAUNTON — A man accused of harassing Staunton Commonwealth’s Attorney John Baber saw charges that he violated two protective orders go by the wayside last week in general district court. In June, Baber obtained a personal protective order against Aaron Q. Barmer, 49, of Staunton, after alleging a months-long pattern of unwanted contact. According to court filings, Barmer repeatedly approached the prosecutor at a public meeting, outside his office, on downtown streets and a community event. Baber said the interactions escalated to the point he feared for his family's safety. Barmer was charged with two counts of violating the PPO in July. He was arrested and held at Middle River Regional Jail for four days before being released on bond. A special prosecutor from Rockingham County was appointed to handle the case. However, Barmer's attorney, Eugene Oliver, filed a motion to dismiss on the grounds that prosecuting him violated his First Amendment rights. Amanda Drumheller Strecky, the special prosecutor, supported the motion, and the charges weren't pursued. Baber then asked Judge Gordon Saunders to remove his name from the PPO, and the judge subsequently dissolved the order. A capias was also dismissed. Described in the motion as a political activist,

Staunton, VA · 18h

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Staunton police searching for missing 15-year-old girl

Staunton police are searching for missing 15-year-old Nayaliz Inez Scott-Moya. She has been missing since Oct. 18, 2026.

Staunton, VA · 1d

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Trial date set for Staunton man charged with second-degree murder

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A trial date has been set for the Staunton man charged in the death of a woman following a domestic disturbance more than a year ago. Online records showed that Gaines Randolph Thomas was indicted on two charges, including second-degree murder, during a grand jury hearing this morning in Waynesboro Circuit Court. A judge then set a trial date of January 19th.

Staunton, VA · 1d

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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 · 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 · 18h

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Woodstock man sentenced for violent I-81 attack

A Woodstock man who beat an Augusta County woman earlier this year and threatened to crash her vehicle on Interstate 81 with her two children inside has been sentenced to seven years behind bars. But more prison time could be is looming for Gary E. Largent, 44. Court records show that on Jan. 19, Largent, who was intoxicated, attacked the woman at her home and attempted to knee her in the face and hit her with a closed fist. She also said he wouldn’t allow her to leave her bedroom. The woman eventually got Largent into her vehicle, along with her two teenage children, and took him back to Woodstock. During the drive on I-81, Largent grabbed the steering wheel and "tried to wreck me" by steering the vehicle toward the median at 70 mph, the woman said in a criminal complaint. Largent also threatened to kill her and her children, she said. Augusta County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Kyle Powers, who prosecuted the case, said that the woman was punched repeatedly by Largent during the drive, resulting in bruising “up and down her right side” In Woodstock, the woman said that Largent "pinned me and was trying to prevent me

Woodstock, VA · 2d

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U.Va.'s plans for Emmet Ivy Corridor met with pushback from Charlottesville architect

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the Emmet Ivy project as a whole is set to be completed by Summer 2027. The student housing development will be completed by Summer 2027, and the School of Data Science Entrepreneurship building and the Center for the Arts will still be under construction through 2029 and 2030 respectively. The article has been updated to reflect this change.

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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One Of America’s Best Restaurants Of 2026 Is Hiding Inside A Charming 1926 Virginia House

A restaurant inside a century-old house earning national recognition in 2026? That’s a compelling combination, especially when the dining experience feels far removed from the atmosphere of a conventional restaurant. The Virginia establishment occupies a house dating to 1926, giving its dining rooms an intimate residential character. Its approach...

Staunton, VA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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We Ranked The 9 Best Breakfast Restaurants In Virginia And Here’s Who Made The Cut

Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...

Richmond, VA · 9h

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First-of-its-kind community-led development breaks ground in Charlottesville

Beyond the Headlines is our twice-weekly newsletter connecting subscribers directly to our journalists. We add context to major stories, go behind-the-scenes, highlight great work from other local outlets or provide more informal snapshots of our community. This past Saturday morning, about 75 community members gathered in front of the old...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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New Grading Policy Leaves Students Frustrated

The new grading policy is among the many new policies being implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. The new grading policy contains rules regarding what teachers can assign and how the students’ grades will be weighted. The original grading policy was changed in 2020 with the superintendent at the time, and the Office of Instruction and Strategic Planning worked on the grading policy and grading handbook. The handbook at the time did not outline the policies very clearly, and schools were implementing them themselves.

Albemarle County, VA · 1d

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CASPCA aids in rescue of 200 dogs from Missouri commercial breeders

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Sunday afternoon, a chartered cargo plane took off from Missouri, bound for North Carolina and then Virginia. The passengers included some of a group of 200 dogs rescued from commercial breeders in Missouri last week. “There are a bunch of large commercial breeding...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Virginia's Budget Roster Just Torched Arkansas, and the ACC Is On Notice

Cleveland Cavaliers logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Virginia just made a massive statement, rolling over John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks with a dominant 91-72 win at Capital One Arena and jumping straight into the top 10 […]

Charlottesville, VA · 2d