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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 · 3d
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Buffalo Gap comes in third place for T-Mobile 5G Lights competition

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The story of Buffalo Gap High School’s national battle to win T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition is now complete. With over 165-thousand votes, the Bison came in third place in the final round of the contest. Midwest Champion Menasha High...

Augusta County, VA · 11h
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The News Leader

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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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This Virginia Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

There’s a small city in Virginia where your Social Security check doesn’t just survive, it actually thrives, and its name is Hopewell. Most retirement advice sounds like it was written by someone who has never actually tried to live on a fixed income. “Downsize your expectations,” they say,...

Hopewell, VA · 5d
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Medical cannabis dispensary opens in Staunton

The Shenandoah Valley's second medical marijuana dispensary has opened in Staunton. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi paid them a visit and filed this report. The AYR Cannabis Dispensary Staunton is celebrating their grand opening just in time for the high demand they expect for "Green Wednesday," the unofficial weed-buying holiday a day before Thanksgiving's turkey feasts and smoky "cousin walks."

Staunton, VA · 18h

The News Leader

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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

Virginia · 1d

High School On SI

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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 · 3d

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City of Staunton announces Thanksgiving schedule

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — The schedules for City of Staunton offices and facilities will be modified in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th. The City of Staunton’s administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday and regular hours will resume on...

Staunton, VA · 11h

The News Leader

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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 · 2d

The News Leader

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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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November Lawn Mowing Rules Every Virginia Homeowner Should Know

Crisp air tricks you into relaxing. Beneath your boots, tall fescue roots are still pushing deeper and hoarding sugar. You have a short window across Virginia to support that growth. Roots stay active while the soil is still warm. Mow at the right height, sharpen your blades, and tidy up...

Virginia · 4d

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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

The News Leader

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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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5 Things Virginia Drivers Should Know About Warming Up Their Car

Your car’s engine warms up faster when you drive it than when it sits idling in the driveway. Virginians who let the car run on cold mornings could be paying for the habit in more ways than gas. Here’s what Virginia drivers should know about warming up their car....

Virginia · 3d

Henrico Citizen

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New Virginia licensing rules will affect first-time drivers ages 18 to 20

Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, first-time Virginia driver's license applicants ages 18 through 20 will have to complete an approved driver education program and hold a learner's permit for at least 90 days. The change applies to applicants who have never held a driver's

Virginia · 3d

The Tonic Edit

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Virginia's Two-Year SNAP Soda Restriction Began Nov. 1 and Covers Diet and Zero-Sugar Sodas but Not Sweet Tea, Juice or Sports Drinks

Virginia SNAP cards stopped covering sweetened sodas, including diet and zero-sugar, on Nov. 1. Sweet tea, juice and sports drinks still qualify under the waiver.

Virginia · 4d

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Hunt For Long-Lost Albums At 7 Virginia Record Stores That Feel Like A Time Capsule

Ready to hunt for long-lost albums at record stores across Virginia that feel like a time capsule?. These 7 record stores offer incredible finds and a chance to rediscover music you thought was gone forever!. 1. Plan 9 Music (Richmond) Richmond has a lot going for it, and Plan 9...

Virginia · 3d

Seattle ON Tap

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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

The Farmville Herald

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New driver’s license law to take effect

Beginning Jan. 1, Virginians ages 18 to 20 applying for their first driver’s license will need to meet new licensing requirements. Under the new law, applicants must hold a learner’s […]

Virginia · 2d

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VA Teacher Of Year To Lead Christmas Parade

CREWE — The 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year, Madeline Duffy, will lead next month’s 2026 Crewe Christmas Parade, the Town of Crewe has announced. Ms. Duffy, a special education teacher at Nottoway High School, was named Virginia Teacher of the Year by Governor Abigail Spanberger in May. Selected from eight regional honorees, Ms. Duffy will represent the Commonwealth in the 2027 National Teacher of the Year competition.

Crewe, VA · 3d