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Valley Children’s Advocacy Center highlights need for services, support
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Valley Children’s Advocacy Center serves more than 300 children each year in the Staunton-Augusta County-Waynesboro region, along with Lexington, Rockbridge and Buena Vista, who have experienced sexual or physical abuse or who have witnessed violence. Staff provide services like trauma-informed counseling, family advocacy and forensic interviews.
Not in my back yard: Community buy-in will be necessary to overcome housing insecurity
Community agencies have come together to tackle housing insecurity and homelessness in Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro. In the last 10 months, the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, Valley Community Services Board, Augusta Health and numerous other organizations have been learning more about the housing crisis in the Shenandoah Valley.
SAW opioid settlement town hall feedback calls for in-patient treatment center
STAUNTON - "We didn't even know what fentanyl was." One of the first speakers at the July 17 Opioid Town Hall in Staunton's city council chambers teared up, anger tinging her voice. ...
New Dunkin' Donuts in Staunton is having a grand opening celebration Saturday
STAUNTON – The new Dunkin' Donuts opening on Greenville Ave. in Staunton wants you to stop by Saturday morning 9-11 a.m. during its grand opening celebration. The celebration has some nice freebie coupons if you got the mailer, but if you didn't, don't let that stop you from heading over. There will be specials and giveaways along with a ribbon cutting Saturday morning. ...
Renewing Homes: Providing critical housing repairs for 30 years
STAUNTON — The goal of Renewing Homes for Greater Augusta is to ensure that all houses in the SAW region are safe, warm, dry, and accessible through free critical housing repairs for low-income households, as stated by both Project Manager Jeff Kiser and CEO Sharon Coplai. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Renewing Homes is...
DC woman faces felony charge for escape of Virginia prisoner
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — A woman from the District is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. VDOC announced Friday that Sasha Castillo was charged with Persons aiding escape of a prisoner. The indictment stemmed from the escape of inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, who […]
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race?. Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
Gas Prices Hold Steady as Summer Ends
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After a turbulent summer, gas prices are set to remain steady as July ends and August begins. AAA’s Mid-Atlantic spokesperson, Morgan Dean, reports that the national average rose by only 2 cents last week, currently at $3.52 per gallon. In the Charlottesville area, the price of a gallon of gas stands at $3.43, just a penny higher than it was at this time last year.
U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access
Virginia was the first in the nation to submit a proposal and plans for a share of $42.5 million. The post U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access appeared first on Cardinal News.
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