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Upcoming Turkey Trot event causes concern for Harrisonburg business

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and while many may be picking out their best running shoes while looking forward to the annual Turkey Trot, one downtown Harrisonburg business owner said the event could make it difficult to open her doors because of road closures and parking restrictions.

Harrisonburg, VA · 1d
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Greene Journal

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Charlottesville businessman threatened with jail over Madison County Zoning violation

A retired judge from Virginia Beach was ready to throw the book and incarceration on a Charlottesville businessman Thursday in Madison County Circuit Court.  Judge Designate H. Thomas Padrick sternly looked down on defendant Ton Dinh, who owns a 5.9-acre property on Jacks Shop Road in Rochelle. Dinh has a Saab repair shop in Charlottesville and has used his Madison […] The post Charlottesville businessman threatened with jail over Madison County Zoning violation first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Madison County, VA · 2d

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Tick-borne illnesses surge across the region

ER visits for tick bites highest in Virginia since 2017. John McCaslin was on deadline in the newspaper office, finalizing pages to send to the printer, when he began struggling to breathe. Earlier that morning, the then-editor of the Rappahannock News had stopped at the Sperryville Corner Store and added...

Virginia · 2d
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Ruckersville barbecue cook-off to support free programs for Greene County kids

GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The first barbecue tastings start Saturday morning in Ruckersville. Some of the cooks plan to get to work around midnight. About a dozen cooks had signed up as of Friday for Stonewall Harley-Davidson’s second annual barbecue cook-off, according to owner and general manager Evan Bache. They’ll compete in four categories: pulled pork, brisket, ribs and chicken.

Ruckersville, VA · 1d
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As leaves fall, Harrisonburg Public Works reminds residents of proper disposal

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - As fall leaves continue to cover yards and streets across the area, the city of Harrisonburg is preparing to pick them up starting Monday. Harrisonburg Public Works outreach specialist Melissa Dixon said residents need to rake leaves about five feet onto their property and keep them out of the street.

Harrisonburg, VA · 2d

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County Reveals Preferred Route for Three Notched Trail

A crowd surpassing 200 people packed the cafeteria at Henley Middle School in Crozet October 26 to see Albemarle County’s recommendation for exactly where the Three Notched Trail from Charlottesville to the east portal of Claudius Crozet’s tunnel in Afton should run. The county is developing plans for the trail through a $2 million federal grant. The idea for the trail first arose in 2015. At a previous meeting in December, planners asked the public for reactions to three possible route alternatives. County officials met with about two dozen affected landowners to review the maps before the general public was invited in.

Albemarle County, VA · 23h

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Albemarle Ciderworks’ Apple Harvest Fest returns this weekend

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle Ciderworks will hold its 26th annual Apple Harvest Fest on Saturday, November 7. The free event is co-hosted by the Cove Garden Ruritan Club. It will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include food trucks, crafts, hayrides around the mountain,...

Albemarle County, VA · 1d

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Basic City Celebrates One Decade of Business

When the Lanman brothers founded Basic City Brewing Co. in Waynesboro ten years ago, Alana Hollister-Bates was there. A Waynesboro native, Hollister-Bates had already put a decade of service into building Crozet Pizza, then joined Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie as it navigated an expansion of its exceptionally busy North Garden restaurant.

Waynesboro, VA · 2d

The News Leader

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New I-81 lane opening soon near Staunton

A third northbound lane of Interstate 81 in the Staunton area is scheduled to open the week of Nov. 9, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The new lane will run between exit 222 at Route 250 and exit 225 at Route 262. The opening is part of an ongoing project to widen I-81 in both directions near Staunton. Construction began in fall 2023 and is scheduled to be completed in summer 2027. The project also includes widening five bridges, four on I-81 South and one on I-81 North. Construction will continue after the third northbound lane opens. Remaining work includes bridge construction, paving, striping and installation of guardrails and signs. Drivers could encounter shoulder closures, changes in traffic patterns and overnight single-lane closures. The work-zone speed limit remains 60 mph in both directions. VDOT said construction schedules could change because of weather. The project is being completed under a $101 million design-build contract and is part of Virginia's I-81 Corridor Improvement Program. Other I-81 projects planned or underway in VDOT's Staunton District include truck-climbing lanes at Weyers Cave, scheduled for completion in late 2027; southbound widening near Strasburg, scheduled for completion in fall 2028; and widening near Harrisonburg,

Staunton, VA · 2d

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Groundbreaking held for $36 million affordable housing development in Waynesboro

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — Construction is moving forward on a $36 million affordable housing development in Waynesboro that will bring 96 new apartments to the city. Enterprise Community Development joined Waynesboro Mayor Kenny Lee, state and local officials, business leaders and community members Thursday for the groundbreaking ceremony at 1030 Alston Court.

Waynesboro, VA · 3d

The News Leader

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Virginia War Memorial adds Staunton general's WWII papers to archive

The family of Brig. Gen. Morris Thompson Warner donated his personal wartime papers, correspondence and military records to the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, preserving the story of a Staunton native who helped train and lead American infantry forces during World War II. The collection offers a firsthand account of Warner's military service and his connection to Staunton and the Shenandoah Valley. Warner began his 28 years of military service as a cadet at Pennsylvania State University, where he graduated as cadet commander of the corps. According to his family, he was federalized into the U.S. Army for deployment to Europe during World War I, but the war ended before he was stationed there. In 1922, Warner was assigned as training and plans officer for the 116th Infantry Regiment, a Virginia National Guard unit with historical ties to the Stonewall Brigade. A history of the regiment lists Warner as its training and plans officer beginning Aug. 10, 1922. He rose through the ranks while also building a small manufacturing company and participating in civic life in the Shenandoah Valley. As World War II intensified, then-Lt. Col. Warner took command of the 116th Infantry Regiment and oversaw the preparation of its

Staunton, VA · 2d

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New Federal Opportunity Zones Include Winchester and Shenandoah Valley Communities

Several Shenandoah Valley communities are among areas identified for federal investment incentives following the approval of 153 new Opportunity. Zones across Virginia. Governor Abigail Spanberger announced Friday, November 6, that the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved the state’s. nominated zones. The designations take effect January 1, 2027. Opportunity...

Shenandoah Valley, VA · 6h

The News Leader

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Staunton, Waynesboro tax win opens door to major school renovations

Kristin Siegel spent much more time this election cycle promoting the 1% sales tax for school construction than she did on her own campaign for reelection to the Staunton School Board. "I have put in so many hours just getting the word out to the public," Siegel said. "I am so excited for our students and for our staff members who deserve to have safe, modern buildings." Money from the tax, which will apply to most goods but exempt food sales and hygiene items, can be used only for new construction or major renovation of public school facilities and related financing costs. The tax dollars cannot be used for school operating costs or salaries. The tax passed in Staunton with about 57% of the vote , passing in four of the five wards with only Ward 2 rejecting the proposal. It also passed in Waynesboro with about 63% of voters in favor. It passed in all four of Waynesboro's wards. 1% sales tax a 'big win for the city of Staunton' Siegel seemed more enthusiastic over the sales tax passing on Election Night in Staunton than with her own win where she received the most votes of all five candidates

Staunton, VA · 2d

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger previews ‘Farm and Forestry Prosperity Plan’

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – During a visit to Charlottesville on Thursday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Secretary of Agriculture Katie Frazier offered a preview of the “Farm and Forestry Prosperity Plan” the Governor is expected to unveil on Dec. 1. “I think it’s extraordinarily important for...

Virginia · 2d

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Road Watch: Frederick County Roadwork to Bring New Lane Closures Next Week

Frederick County, Virginia — Motorists traveling through Frederick County should expect lane and shoulder closures on Interstate 81 and several primary and secondary roads during the week of Nov. 9, as maintenance and construction projects continue across the area. New restrictions include shoulder closures at Exit 310 and near...

Frederick County, VA · 1d

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City of Staunton hosting Veterans Day Parade on Saturday

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — The City of Staunton will be honoring and recognizing those who served in a Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 7. The parade will begin at 11AM in downtown Staunton. In preparation for the event, the Staunton Police Department will be enforcing parking restrictions...

Staunton, VA · 2d

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Winchester and Frederick County Showed Up. Now, We Must Keep Showing Up

Last Tuesday, November 3, our community came together to help shape the future of Winchester and Frederick County. I am grateful to everyone who took the time to participate, make their voices heard and exercise their right to vote. Elections are often measured by winners and losers, but I believe...

Winchester, VA · 2d

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Delegate Oates Visits Aylor Middle School to Talk Civics with Eighth Graders

Middletown, Virginia — Del. Delores Oates visited Robert E. Aylor Middle School on Friday to talk with eighth-grade civics students about how Virginia makes laws and how young people can make their voices heard, according to a Frederick County Public Schools news release. The visit was part of the...

Frederick County, VA · 1d

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Prince William County families get a look, and taste, at proposed school lunch menu items

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Chicken dumplings, ceviche, cinnamon banana oatmeal muffins, and waffles were some of the items Prince William County students and their families sampled on Thursday. The goal: help shape what students will see on their lunch menu next year. Prince William County Public Schools held its...

Prince William County, VA · 1d