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Do no harm: Staunton pharmacy still on probation after board investigation in 2023
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Several cats rescued from house fire in Staunton
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A home is heavily damaged after catching fire Sunday evening in Staunton. Crews were called to Sudbury street around 7 p.m. on Sunday and found flames and smoke coming from the two-story house. Augusta County Fire-Rescue and Staunton-Augusta County First Aid & Rescue Squad, Inc. also...
As Beverley Manor Middle School prepares to close, the community had a chance to say goodbye
STAUNTON — Flipping through pages of a yearbook, Paige Kite was physically in 2024, standing in the Beverley Manor Middle School library Thursday night, but her mind was 35 years in the past as she took a stroll down memory lane. Kite was looking at a 1989-90 yearbook, not only the first year the school was open, but her first year as a middle school student. Kite was part of the school's first sixth-grade class. ...
Shakespeare Center and local libraries team up to provide free shows to residents
STAUNTON – Would you like to see a show at the American Shakespeare Center, but you’re short on extra cash? A new library program might be able to help. Residents with a Valley Libraries card in good standing will be able to check out a pass for two free seats for two shows at the American Shakespeare Center each season.
86th Annual Bridgewater Lawn Party Schedule
BRIDGEWATER, VA (Rocktown Now) Bridgewater Lawn Party Schedule:. – Veterans eat free with ID (Veterans can pick up their free meal ticket at the Bridgewater VFW tent) Sponsored by Bridgewater VFW Post 8644, Meal tickets available from 1700 – 1930. (5:00 PM – 7:30 PM) – Kids ride...
What The Fluff: Former shelter director shifts focus from rescuing pets to grooming them
Former Shenandoah Valley Animals Services Center executive director Hannah Richardson has found a new passion: grooming cats and dogs. Richardson, 30, of Grottoes, has teamed up with Mine Branch Dog Ranch in Crimora to share space for her new business: What The Fluff. “I knew I wanted to work with...
Augusta Fire-Rescue recruiting, model train show returns: THE DIGEST
Lyra Bordelon (she/her) is the public transparency and justice reporter at The News Leader. Do you have a story tip or feedback? It’s welcome through email to lbordelon@gannett.com. Subscribe to us at newsleader.com. Shenandoah Valley Model Train and Railroading Show returns FISHERSVILLE – The Augusta County Railroad Museum will host the annual Model Train and Railroading Show on...
Staunton Jams musical festival is back this weekend
STAUNTON —Staunton Jams, a free music festival, returns to downtown Staunton Friday through Sunday, May 3-5. Organized by The Judy Chops, WQSV, and a volunteer board, the festival is a showcase of local talent and community spirit. Staunton Jams will feature a lineup of over 45 performers across 13 different stages. Acts...
Waynesboro Public Schools to use “iTeach” program for aspiring teachers
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - With a teacher shortage across the nation, school systems are working to address concerns in the classrooms. Waynesboro Public Schools is no different. WPS’s partnership with the iTeach program will give current staff members a new avenue to receive their credentials and licensures. Assistant superintended...
The most recent tornado in our area
FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - It’s been two years now since a tornado touched down in Augusta County, traveling from Fishersville to Waynesboro. Although it was only on the ground for eleven minutes, it was rated an EF-1 with winds of 90 MPH, and it caused destruction for several miles.
Augusta County road rage case certified to grand jury
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The case of the Stuarts Draft man charged with several felonies following a road rage incident last year is moving on in the courts. Online records show that eight counts against Ma’Aquil Ni’mill Littlejohn were certified to the grand jury during a hearing yesterday Augusta County General District Court.
Waynesboro Schools appoints high school assistant principal as director of talent development
Waynesboro Schools proudly announces the appointment of Melissa Cobb as the Director of Talent Development following a decision made at a called meeting of the Waynesboro School Board. Cobb will commence her new role within the school system in summer 2024. She currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Waynesboro...
Who is the athlete of the week in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County? Vote now.
It's time to vote for the athlete of the week for games played Monday, April 15 through Saturday, April 20. Last week Fort Defiance's Addyson Mooney won. Who will it be this week?. If you have an athlete to nominate next week, please ask the athlete's coach to send the...
Camp LIGHT Shines
A couple works to bring outdoors-based summer camp experiences to special-needs youth. Eight elementary schoolers giggle nervously as 53-year-old Camp LIGHT founder and president Scott Balsley ushers them into a wide, sandy horse ring where his wife, Cathy, holds the reigns of a chestnut mare named Jenny. The children get...
Turner Ashby baseball, softball defeat Fort Defiance
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - Turner Ashby’s softball team crushed Fort Defiance 20-1 while the baseball team defeated the Indians 10-8. North Carolina State signee Kendall Simmers hit a three-run home run in the second inning. She finished the game 4 for 4 with five RBI. On the baseball diamond,...
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