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STAUNTON — It was almost 11 p.m. the night of July 9, 2020, when gunshots in rapid succession rang out at the Springhill Village Apartments in Staunton. Bruce Williams Jr., 26, who lived at the apartment complex, died near the parking after being shot multiple times. Police found 15 shell casings from a .40-caliber...

STAUNTON — Twelve years ago, Becky Cox began volunteering for Weekly Religious Education classes. She helped walk students from Bessie Weller and Ware elementary schools to the classes. In 2014, Staunton School Board decided to halt WRE briefly and six years ago eliminated the program from Staunton Schools over...

The Fourth of July is just days away as local residents and visitors begin their plans to enjoy fireworks, time with family and friends and some homemade, delicious food. As always, both Waynesboro and Staunton will be offering up some cool experiences, with the River City once again offering its belated Fourth of July celebration.

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A 20-year-old Fishersville man appeared in court Thursday, June 30, after being charged with capital murder. Ja’Quez Brown is charged in the 2020 shooting death of Bruce Williams. Brown is charged with capital murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony, conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery in connection with Williams’ death.

STAUNTON — In 1970, a country music group began holding concerts in Staunton to celebrate the 4th of July. The Statler Brothers continued the tradition for 25 years, with the celebration drawing as many as 100,000 to the Queen City to see country music legends like Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, Reba McIntyre, Charley Pride, Neal McCoy and Conway Twitty also perform.

Fox sightings are common in the City of Waynesboro and shouldn’t be a cause for concern, according to the Waynesboro Police Department. It isn’t unusual to see a fox or other wildlife in the city due to the blend of woodland and urban landscapes. Foxes are often drawn...

Staff writer Rebecca J. Barnabi has written a piece on a Staunton woman who is leading an effort to get the city school system to revisit the decision eliminating Weekday Religious Education, a weekly volunteer-led program with a curriculum presenting a narrow, conservative Christian worldview. As Barnabi notes in the...

STAUNTON — Facing the possibility of life in prison with no chance of parole, Ja'Quez Brown of Fishersville will go on trial Thursday in Staunton on a charge of capital murder. Based on evidence heard last summer during a preliminary hearing, it appears robbery could have been a motive in the slaying of 26-year-old Bruce Williams Jr. ...

STAUNTON — Get ready for Staunton's July Fourth celebration with this list of activities for Happy Birthday America, to be held at Gypsy Hill Park. This year, along with the parade and fireworks display, will feature performances by Wilson Fairchild and Grammy award winner and member of the Grand Ole Opry Rhonda Vincent and...

Compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in Staunton-Waynesboro, VA metro using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the TownNews Content Exchange.

Inflation is affecting vacation plans this summer for many of us. That’s why Outdoors Bound is investigating cost-effective options for getting away from it all and getting back to nature. One of those options is what we call “The State Park Solution.” We are looking at one tank trips to nearby parks where where lodging […]

I’ve had the great fortune to have been able to work with Wade Branner, “the Voice of the Keydets,” for eight years, and I have to say, I was today years old when I realized he’s in his early 60s. Branner is retiring today as the...

CoArt Gallery in Staunton has announced Jenny Abrams as the featured artist for July. The exhibit is titled “Variations on a Coast: Impressions of Subject, Light and Color in Gouache.”. “Every day at the ocean is different. Wind, sun, clouds, and tides affect colors and shapes in the water...

On Wednesday, the Rockbridge Area Health Center received a $100,000 Community CareGrant from Aflac’s Close the Gap initiative, created to raise awareness and support around the issue of medical debt. Aflac and RAHC marked the occasion with a ceremony at. Lexington. ’s Kids Playce park and the installation of...

If you’re like most Americans, you rarely leave home without your pandemic pet! Fortunately, there are a lot of pet-friendly activities, plenty of lodgings that cater to paws, and a wealth of restaurants and watering holes that are totally cool with your pet joining you on the patio. Here’s a “pound-up” of where your pet is welcome in Staunton.

For all parents who have school-aged children, the events on May 24 in Uvalde, Texas have put many on edge. It’s increased stress, tension, worries, and it has raised the question, “are our schools safe?”. Those at Waynesboro Public Schools are doing what they can to increase the...

Augusta County Democrats have organized the “Rally For Our *$?&@! Freedom” event on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at the Augusta County Courthouse in Staunton. The event Facebook page reads: “We have lost a great deal in the past few...

Heifetz International Music Institute educates young musicians in their artistic growth and treats the community to a variety of world-class listening opportunities. Here’s some background on the program and a peek at what’s on stage this summer!. What is Heifetz?. Heifetz was originally founded in 1996 as a...

A national grant program targeting medical debt will benefit residents of Rockbridge County. Wednesday morning, the US President of the Aflac insurance company visited Lexington to highlight the issue and help a local organization. A park bench featuring the Aflac mascot, and an oversized check for $100,000, provided the photo...

Former Staunton city manager Steve Rosenberg has been named county attorney by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. In the role, Rosenberg will provide legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors and lead the County Attorney’s Office. Rosenberg stepped down as Staunton city manager on Jan. 20, days after...