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Pro Re Nata Brewery expanding into Augusta County with acquisition of Skipping Rock
STAUNTON — John Schoeb and Pro Re Nata Brewery continue to create a footprint in the Staunton area. Last fall, Schoeb got Staunton City Council's approval to rezone the former Coca-Cola Bottling Works facility on North Augusta Street with plans to start a microbrewery and tasting room in the building. Schoeb owns Pro Re Nata, a brewery and music venue, in Crozet.
Uniontown rezoned from industrial to residential
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - At the Staunton City Council meeting on May 9, 55 parcels in the Uniontown neighborhood were rezoned. The parcels were rezoned from Industrial to Residential Traditional Development. Rodney Rhodes, Director of Community Development said this rezoning is an important first step in redeveloping the area. Residential development is not allowed in industrial districts, and the residential homes were classified as “legally non-conforming.”
Augusta County Black families tell school board something has to be done about racism
VERONA — It was the second time in three months that community members came before the Augusta County School Board asking that something be done about racism in the school division. At the May 2 regularly scheduled meeting, Leigh Ashley Harden detailed to the board acts of racism directed at her 8-year-old son, an elementary school student in Augusta County. ...
Republican Senate candidates come to Staunton for town hall
STAUNTON – The Republican candidates for Virginia’s Senate seat are coming to Staunton. A town hall will be held on Friday morning at Victory Worship Center and World Outreach (victory-worship.com), 200 Hammond Lane in Staunton. Four of the five candidates will be there – Edward C. "Eddie" Garcia...
Athlete of the Week: Riverheads' Bottenfield embraces the pressure of pitching
GREENVILLE — Cheyenne Bottenfield has been playing softball for nearly 10 years. That's about two thirds of her life dedicate to the sport she loves. And it's the only sport she plays. The Riverheads junior, who pitched in a pair of wins the week of May 6, was voted...
CAVA facility in Verona begins producing Mediterranean-inspired foods
VERONA — The new CAVA facility in Verona was buzzing with activity Wednesday afternoon. Familiar Augusta County faces, local and state representatives, and some of CAVA’s business neighbors in Verona filled a reception area. CAVA produces Mediterranean-inspired foods, such as Crazy Feta, pita wraps, pita chips, hummus, tzatziki, and salads. The facility was announced in 2021, and a time-lapse video of the facility’s construction was projected onto a screen near the front entrance. ...
Search continues for missing Stuarts Draft woman
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for the Stuarts Draft women who has been missing since last Friday. Sheriff’s Lieutenant Leslie Snyder stated that investigators have determined that Angela Robin Orick, 69, left Charlottesville via Amtrak train to Florida.
What's the status of the Coke plant? When will Skipping Rock open? What's the latest on The Steam Plant?
STAUNTON — The news this week that John Schoeb and his Crozet brewery Pro Re Nata has purchased the assets of Skipping Rock Brewery on the outskirts of Staunton created some questions, not only about this purchase, but about Schoeb's other business ventures in the Staunton area. Last fall...
Final Staunton West End workshop comes to a close
STAUNTON – The third and final West End workshop brought the wide-net information-gathering stage of revitalization to a close on May 7. Director of Community Development Rodney Rhodes told The News Leader about 20 citizens attended the workshop, less than half of the previous two. Staunton councilors Alice Woods and Adam Campbell both attended the workshop, similar to the January event.
Natural history museum campus coming soon to Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WVIR) - A natural history museum campus is coming soon to Waynesboro. At this time, the museum is in the detailed design phase. Virginia Museum of Natural History’s Executive Director Joe Keiper explained when this campus is complete – it will have five main areas for people to visit.
New Waynesboro High School hire left Ohio job due to sexual-misconduct allegations
The newly hired assistant principal at Waynesboro High School left a job as principal at an Ohio high school in 2022 amid an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct. Waynesboro Public Schools announced the hire of Joshua Herndon in a press release sent to the local media during Tuesday’s Waynesboro School Board meeting.
‘Forever woven into the fabric’: Waynesboro Schools says farewell to teachers, staff retiring in 2024
Waynesboro Schools celebrated the retirements of eight staff members Tuesday night at Waynesboro High School. Five retirees were present at the regular school board meeting afterward for recognition and photos. “Your passion for teaching has not only enriched the lives of countless students but it’s also served as a beacon...
Mailbag: It’s unethical to report uncomfortable facts about Waynesboro school hires
The new assistant principal at Waynesboro High School, Joshua Herndon, resigned his post as principal at an Ohio high school in 2022 as he was being investigated for sexual misconduct on school grounds. The bad guy in this scenario: me, for the reporting on that. “Could you please have journalistic...
Valley Program for Aging Services celebrates 50 years of service
WAYNESBORO — Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS), the local area agency on aging, is celebrating 50 years of service in communities throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Established in 1974, VPAS is part of a nationwide network of area agencies on aging formed in the years following the passage of the federal Older Americans Act to support healthy aging in place, the agency said in a press release announcing the 50 year anniversary.
Hot off the press: Finally, Staunton’s own book festival will turn the page on October 19
Staunton will host its first city-wide literary event, the Queen City Word Fest, a celebration of words and literature, on October 19, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Queen City Word Fest promises to be a dynamic and enriching experience for book lovers, writers and readers alike. With a vibrant lineup of authors, engaging panel discussions, book signings and more, the festival is poised to captivate audiences of all ages and interests.
Uncle Tony's Kitchen: Not ready to retire, Tony Dimeo cooking up Italian family dishes for pickup
STAUNTON — Retirement wasn't the thing for Tony Dimeo, who co-owned Ciro's Pizza in Verona until closing at the end of last year and selling the business, which reopened under new management in February. In 1985, Dimeo became the manager of the new location of Ciro's in Verona and,...
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