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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 · 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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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 · 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 · 3d
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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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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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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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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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People Line Up Every Thursday For The Weekly Special At This Historic Virginia Dairy Bar

Every Thursday in Harrisonburg, Virginia, something quietly magical happens at a little pink building on East Wolfe Street. Kline’s Dairy Bar drops a new weekly special flavor, and the people of the Shenandoah Valley lose their minds in the most delightful way possible. Now, before you dismiss this as...

Harrisonburg, VA · 3d

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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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New discount outdoor store opening in Harrisonburg

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — A new discount outdoor store will open their doors in Harrisonburg this Saturday, November 14. Sierra will be located in the Spottswood Valley Square, right next to TJ Maxx, and offer high-quality active, outdoor, and lifestyle merchandise at discount prices. The store has a broad assortment of apparel, footwear, and gear designed to support movement in all its forms, from daily activities like walking, running errands, or casual outdoor time to high-energy workouts and adventures.

Harrisonburg, 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 · 3d

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Golden Eagles hungry to reclaim state wrestling championship

The Golden Eagles return an experienced lineup after four consecutive top-three finishes in the state tournament. For the 2026/2027 season, the Staunton River High School wrestling team is looking to add another state championship to its growing list of accomplishments. Under Head Coach Scott Fike, the Golden Eagles have established...

Staunton, VA · 14h

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Years into its housing crisis, Harrisonburg struggles to break ground

Editor’s note: Housing statistics accurate as of October 2026, per Harrisonburg Director of Community Development Adam Fletcher. The City of Harrisonburg has been facing a housing crisis for at least six years; but since then, only six of the 45 city-approved housing projects have been built. According to the...

Harrisonburg, VA · 22h

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Shenandoah District teams gear up for high school football playoffs

The Virginia High School League playoffs begin Friday, Nov. 13 for four Shenandoah District teams taking the field and one with a bye. Stuarts Draft has the week off as the No. 2 seed in a six-team field in Region 2B. Draft will host the winner of No. 3 Buckingham and No. 6 Madison on Nov. 20. Elsewhere, Buffalo Gap, Riverheads, Fort Defiance and Wilson Memorial will all be opening postseason play Friday. Region 1B: No. 8 Cumberland (3-7) at No. 1 Buffalo Gap (9-1) Buffalo Gap has had an absolutely magical season, both on and off the field. The Bison won the Shenandoah District with a perfect 8-0 mark and finished the regular season overall at 9-1, the only loss coming to one of the best teams in Class 3, Broadway, in the first game of the season. "We are playing with confidence," said Buffalo Gap coach Brad Wygant. "We've got a lot of experience on the field that will make us a formidable challenge for any team we face." The school was also in the running for $1 million field upgrade through T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition. Gap didn't win the top prize, but did get over

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Tyree Scott takes Rollos BBQ from food truck to Craigsville shop

Cooking is just a family thing for Tyree Scott. He began when he was young, but no one else in the family ever tried making a business out of it. Scott decided to see if he could. A full-time traveling phlebotomist, Scott began looking at opening a food truck in early 2026. He found a setup in Waynesboro that he liked and, in March, opened up shop. At first he kept his full-time job, but eventually the food truck was operating four days a week and it was a lot of work and that became his full-time job. His phlebotomy job took him south as far as Wytheville and north as far as Manassas and many points in between. He did that for five years. The food truck was a lot less travel and it gave him a chance to pursue his passion. On Wednesday, Nov. 11 Scott was at AutoZone in Verona. That has proven to be a good location, with customers asking about the food more than an hour before it would be ready. Rollos offers pulled pork sandwiches, chicken leg quarters, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, as well as sides of mac and cheese, green beans and barbecue beans.

Craigsville, VA · 1d

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JMU vs. UConn Football Preview: How to Watch, Keys to Game, Score Prediction

JMU football bounced back in a huge 54-23 win against Southern Mississippi last week. After three straight Thursday night games, JMU (8-2, 5-2 Sun Belt) heads up to East Hartford for a battle against UConn on Saturday. How to watch. TV: CBS Sports Network. Kickoff time: Noon ET. Location: Pratt...

Harrisonburg, VA · 17h

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The Future of ACPS School Board

On Wednesday, September 23, the ACPS School Board announced David Storm as the new At-Large seat holder after Allison Spillman stepped down over the summer, citing her “personal, mental, and emotional health” as well as “hatred, harassment, or criticism” that her children faced. Storm will hold the position until December 31, 2027, after he was sworn in at the October 8 meeting.

Crozet, VA · 3d

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JMU students, Harrisonburg residents demand City Council passes collective bargaining ordinance

Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation (HDPT) drivers gathered in City Hall on Tuesday night, asking the Harrisonburg City Council to pass a collective bargaining ordinance (CBO) to negotiate wages and working conditions during its scheduled meeting. Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between the city and a labor union that...

Harrisonburg, VA · 1d

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Valley of Valor: Navy veteran reflects on 35-year career of service

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - For retired aircraft maintenance officer Rob Beaton, 35 years in the Navy were about more than the places he served. They were about the family he built along the way. That family includes his wife and children, and the military community that supported them through deployments...

Waynesboro, VA · 1d