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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...

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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 · 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.

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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

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Mobile home deemed total loss after overnight fire in Crimora

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A family has been displaced following a nighttime blaze in Augusta County. On Tuesday, November 10th, Battalion Chief Shawn Brown stated that crews were dispatched to Hope Drive in Crimora after a caller reported a fire at his neighbor’s mobile home shortly before 11pm.

Crimora, VA · 11h

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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.

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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

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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 · 18h

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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 · 1d

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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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4 Wild Animals Virginians Can Be Fined for Feeding

Feeding deer anywhere in Virginia is illegal from Sept. 1 through the first Saturday in January. That rule’s in effect right now, and it’s not the only feeding ban that can bring a fine. Here are the wild animals Virginians can be fined for feeding, and where the...

Virginia · 1d

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JMU Football Bowl Projections as of Nov. 11

JMU football is 8-2 and well on its way to a bowl game. Where might the Dukes play in a month?. Here’s what some of the latest national projections say. New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 23 vs. Jacksonville State: Liberty and Jacksonville State are far and away the best teams in Conference USA this fall. The location would be a good one for JMU fans, and the matchup would be decent among possible G6 opponents.

Harrisonburg, VA · 1d

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14 Bucket List Restaurants Across Virginia You Have To Try

One of the most celebrated dinners in Virginia is served inside a building that started out as an auto repair shop. I still grin whenever I think about chefs plating fancy courses where mechanics once changed oil. The surprises on this list keep stacking up, too. One spot serves biscuits...

Virginia · 18h

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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 · 23h

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Virginia High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 10, 2026)

George Washington finishes with an undefeated regular season and earns a place in the Virginia High School Football Top 25 state rankings as the postseason is set to get underway.

Virginia · 2d

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger defends her parole board granting early release to more Va. felons

What is the parole approval rate under Spanberger compared to Youngkin?. Why is Anthony McGaha ineligible for parole according to state investigation?. How did legal interpretations change to make McGaha parole-eligible?. Soon after Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger took office, she fired Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s parole board appointees and installed her...

Virginia · 9h

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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 · 10h

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There’s A Historic Train Depot In Virginia That Whisks You Back To The Early 1900s

There’s a spot in Montpelier Station, Virginia where the calendar on the wall still reads 1927, the telegraph equipment sits ready for the next message, and the only thing missing is the sound of a steam whistle cutting through the trees. The Historic Montpelier Railroad Depot, built around 1910,...

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