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Waynesboro's traffic garden will help new bicyclists learn to ride safely
WAYNESBORO — Waynesboro will soon be getting a space for new riders to safely learn how to negotiate bicycles along a network of streets, free of cars. The Rotary Traffic Playground, which is scheduled to open this fall next to Constitution Park on a portion of the old DuPont parking lot, is what is known as a traffic garden. It's a set of small-sized streets with scaled-down traffic features where children and other new riders can practice on bikes. The one in Waynesboro will include stop and yield signs, as well as pedestrian crosswalks, just like real city streets. It will serve as a controlled environment where kids can gain confidence and master skills.
Valley Program for Aging Services celebrates 50 years of service
WAYNESBORO — Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS), the local area agency on aging, is celebrating 50 years of service in communities throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Established in 1974, VPAS is part of a nationwide network of area agencies on aging formed in the years following the passage of the federal Older Americans Act to support healthy aging in place, the agency said in a press release announcing the 50 year anniversary.
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...
New CAVA Foods facility opens up in Verona
VERONA, Va. (WHSV) - CAVA Foods owns and operates over 300 storefronts in the United States, along with packaged products that are sold at Whole Foods grocery stores as well. Previously, the company only had one manufacturing facility in Maryland, but the new expansion brings new opportunities to the Shenandoah Valley.
Augusta Health announces new community clinic
FISHERSVILLE — Augusta Health announced in a press release the opening of the new community clinic which will begin seeing patients on July 1. The Augusta Health Community Clinic is a primary care facility for adults focusing on a patient-centered approach in an all-inclusive environment with timely access to services. It is located...
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.
Uniontown rezoned from industrial to residential
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - At the Staunton City Council meeting on May 9, 55 parcels in the Uniontown neighborhood were rezoned. The parcels were rezoned from Industrial to Residential Traditional Development. Rodney Rhodes, Director of Community Development said this rezoning is an important first step in redeveloping the area. Residential development is not allowed in industrial districts, and the residential homes were classified as “legally non-conforming.”
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.
Blue Ridge Home Builders Association hosts annual golf tournament
CROZET, Va. (WVIR) - Golfers of all ages headed to the green Friday for the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association (BRHBA) golf tournament. The event was held at the Old Trail Golf Club in Crozet. Throughout the day, drivers, putters, and clubs were brought out to support a good cause.
Waynesboro Schools continues to await details of finalized 2025 Virginia budget
The Virginia General Assembly met Monday and finalized the 2025 budget, however, localities have yet to receive details about the impact of the budget. Waynesboro Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Cassell told the school board at its regular meeting Tuesday night that from what he has heard “K -12 education seems to be largely the same as it was in the final budget from the General Assembly.” The state budget includes a 3 percent raise, as promised, for Virginia teachers.
Several law enforcement agencies participating in traffic operation
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- An enhanced traffic operation will take place across several localities on Thursday. According to a post on the Greene County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page, the operation will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on routes 29 and 33. The sheriff’s offices...
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...
Republican Senate candidates come to Staunton for town hall
STAUNTON – The Republican candidates for Virginia’s Senate seat are coming to Staunton. A town hall will be held on Friday morning at Victory Worship Center and World Outreach (victory-worship.com), 200 Hammond Lane in Staunton. Four of the five candidates will be there – Edward C. "Eddie" Garcia...
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