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Elderly man, 72, charged with meth distribution in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO — An elderly Waynesboro man suspected of dealing methamphetamine is behind bars following his arrest last week. Bobby G. Miller, 72, is facing charges of possession with intent to distribute more than 100 grams of methamphetamine and possession of a stun gun (after being convicted of a felony). Miller had been under investigation...
Augusta Health reflects on importance of taking care of hospital employees
FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - As many people pack up their desks at 5 p.m. on Friday to go home for the weekend, hospital employees are still working across the country. No matter the day, the hospital is open, and people are working ensuring anybody who walks through the doors has access to the care they need.
Staunton District Traffic Alert: VDOT work schedule for the week of May 20-24
VDOT has updated its schedule for roadwork that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren. Vegetation management may...
Craigsville no longer at risk of losing its incorporated town status
CRAIGSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - The town of Craigsville is no longer at risk of losing its incorporated town status thanks to the new two-year budget state lawmakers and Govenor Glenn Youngkin passed earlier this week. While localities across the Valley are finalizing or have already finalized their budgets, Craigsville had...
Graduating Senior at Fishburne Military School receives appointment to the United States Naval Academy
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Fishburne Military School’s (FMS) salutatorian, Cadet Michael Manley, has received an appointment with the United States Naval Academy. Only seven percent of applicants receive an appointment, and all students of the Naval Academy attend on a full scholarship in return for five years of active-duty service upon graduation.
Raphine: Middle, high school teachers encouraged to attend ‘Teaching Trees Workshop’ in July
Virginia, simply put, is a forest. While most citizens of the Commonwealth don’t own a piece of the Old Dominion’s woods, they do depend on it and influence its future. Will forestry remain one of the largest industries in Virginia in economic outputs? In addition to fiber, will Virginians continue to benefit from the production of clean air and water from the privately and publicly owned forests within our State’s boundaries?
Staunton's WTON set to debut new lineup under new ownership at the end of May
STAUNTON — The all new WTON is set to relaunch Saturday morning, May 25, according to a press release from new co-owner Joe Thomas. Thomas and his wife, Elaine Thomas, purchased WTON-AM 1240 for a reported $275,000 in early April. They also purchased two FM translators, 98.9 in Harrisonburg and 101.1 in Crozet...
VCSB working to respond to those in crisis; ease burden on hospitals, first responders
When someone is in a suicidal crisis, sending police, fire and EMS to help isn’t always the best solution. If the person in crisis is put in handcuffs or removed from their home in an ambulance or police car, it can prove traumatic for someone already in a fragile state.
VSP: Motorcyclist killed in weekend crash on I-81 in Augusta County
VERONA — For the second time in less than a week, a motorcyclist has been killed in Augusta County. On Saturday evening, Virginia State Police said 47-year-old Jonathan A. Oles, of Montgomery, New York, was killed on Interstate 81 near mile marker 226. Authorities said Oles was in the southbound lanes when his Harley-Davidson...
Pro Re Nata Brewery expanding into Augusta County with acquisition of Skipping Rock
STAUNTON — John Schoeb and Pro Re Nata Brewery continue to create a footprint in the Staunton area. Last fall, Schoeb got Staunton City Council's approval to rezone the former Coca-Cola Bottling Works facility on North Augusta Street with plans to start a microbrewery and tasting room in the building. Schoeb owns Pro Re Nata, a brewery and music venue, in Crozet.
Couple restores historic house in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Over the last several years, a couple has been restoring a historic Waynesboro home. The “Red Brick House” is a 200-year-old home that was set to be demolished by the city. Mark Holmes said he found out about the house back in 2016. The home was gifted to Holmes and his wife by the city so they could restore it.
Athlete of the Week: Riverheads' Bottenfield embraces the pressure of pitching
GREENVILLE — Cheyenne Bottenfield has been playing softball for nearly 10 years. That's about two thirds of her life dedicate to the sport she loves. And it's the only sport she plays. The Riverheads junior, who pitched in a pair of wins the week of May 6, was voted...
Search continues for missing Stuarts Draft woman
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for the Stuarts Draft women who has been missing since last Friday. Sheriff’s Lieutenant Leslie Snyder stated that investigators have determined that Angela Robin Orick, 69, left Charlottesville via Amtrak train to Florida.
Charlie Obaugh Auto Group Student Athlete of the Week: Anna Shirley
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Riverheads Anna Shirley has been a Swiss Army knife for the gladiators over the past four years, but when you ask head coach Kaitlyn Clark about the senior: it’s her effort that’s continued to separate her from the rest. “You can’t ask for a...
Waynesboro surgical tech fails drug test after falling in surgery
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. Unless otherwise noted, direct quotes are taken from those documents. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. ROANOKE – A nurse...
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