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Waynesboro man convicted after beating woman with a hammer, baseball bat, and gunThe News Leader1 DAY AGO
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PD: Cyclist airlifted from scene after being struck by vehicle Friday in StauntonThe News Leader2 DAYS AGO
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Staunton police, fugitive task force arrest two in May stabbing incident
The Staunton Police Department and U.S. Marshals Capital Area regional task force arrested two individuals for their alleged role in a stabbing last month in Staunton. Zachery Taylor Head, 33, of Staunton, and Raven Ciara May, 25, of Staunton, were taken into custody on Monday. Both are being held without...
Waynesboro man convicted after beating woman with a hammer, baseball bat, and gun
WAYNESBORO — A man jailed for 1 1/2 years after viciously beating his girlfriend in 2022 with a baseball bat, a gun, and a hammer pleaded guilty Monday in Waynesboro to four felony charges. Authorities said the victim was also cut with a knife. Aero Smith, 33, of Waynesboro,...
Waynesboro Police Department arrest and charged man for breaking and entering and unlawful wounding
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Early Tuesday morning, The Waynesboro Police Department arrested 37-year-old, Tony Branch, of Florida, on felony charges of breaking and entering and unlawful wounding. On June 11 around 1:30 a.m., Waynesboro police responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 100 block of North Commerce Avenue...
Juneteenth observances and ceremonies to be held in Staunton, Virginia, area 2024
STAUNTON – There are two Juneteenth events happening in the area this weekend, June 15-16, at Montgomery Hall Park and Frontier Culture Museum. Juneteenth Celebration & Commemoration at Montgomery Hall Park ...
PD: Cyclist airlifted from scene after being struck by vehicle Friday in Staunton
STAUNTON — Police said a man on a bicycle was hit by a vehicle Friday on Spring Hill Road in Staunton. Sgt. Chris Ammons, a spokesperson for the Staunton Police Department, said the cyclist was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Spring Hill Road and Hendren Avenue.
AccuWeather: 'Ferocious' heat moving into area next week
STAUNTON — The first regional heatwave of the year could be "ferocious" as it moves into the area next week, according to AccuWeather. The Valley has been mostly spared from the intense heat currently impacting much of the country the past few days, but the slow-moving heat will arrive by early next week, Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines said. ...
Pet miniature pigs don't get a recommendation from Augusta Planning Commission
VERONA – Arielle and Nat Carroll weren’t able to have children for over 10 years. While living in Arizona, the couple instead turned to animal rescue and rehabilitation. Over the years, they took on four dogs, two chickens, a few tortoises, and one miniature potbelly pig named Circe.
Verona woman accused of stealing $350,000 from father jailed after bond revoked
STAUNTON — A Verona woman accused earlier this year of stealing about $350,000 is back behind bars after she allegedly siphoned another $22,000 from the same victim to help pay for her attorney in the case. The allegation was made Friday during a court hearing for 47-year-old Ashley E....
New lunch hours, new to-go space announced for Staunton's Pizza Luca
STAUNTON — Good news for fans of Pizza Luca. The restaurant, located at 213 N. Lewis St. in downtown Staunton, will be adding additional hours and, eventually, bring back online to-go orders. In late May, two weeks after opening, Pizza Luca owner Justin Hershey announced that his new restaurant...
Chronicler of Atlantic Coast Pipeline debacle speaks in Staunton
GASLIGHT. The perfect title for a book about the defeat of the largest, most expensive, un-permitted, fracked-gas pipeline in American history: the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Jonathan Mingle’s new 282-page thriller chronicles the true story of the six-year fight. The people of Augusta County would have suffered more miles of...
Job fair to be hosted in Craigsville
CRAIGSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - On June 11, there will be a career and resource fair at the Craigsville Community Center. Some of the participating employers include Augusta Health, Middle River Regional Jail, The City of Staunton, Staunton Public Schools, and more. Kaystyle Madden, Director of Business Services for the Shenandoah...
DO NO HARM: A nurse overprescribed ADHD meds. Here's how it changed his career.
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. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. WAYNESBORO – Kyle Jones took the first of many telehealth calls to help a patient with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on April 19, 2022. ...
Fort Defiance, Waynesboro High graduates receive $5K Hershey Co. scholarships
Two Augusta County and Waynesboro high school graduates are the recipients of continuing education scholarships from The Hershey Company, in partnership with the William E. Dearden Foundation. Each student will receive $5,000 to cover costs including books, fees, transportation and other living expenses as they enter the fall 2024 semester...
Shenandoah Valley Biking Coalition urges people to be patient with cyclists
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - On June 7, the Staunton Police Department responded to a call after a cyclist was struck at a crosswalk on the intersection of Spring Hill Road and Hendran Avenue in Staunton. The cyclist was knocked off their bike and airlifted to Augusta Health. After a follow-up, SPD learned the cyclist suffered a broken toe and abrasions across their skin.
Craigsville debt, Staunton demolition, bike tour, and band: THE DIGEST
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcome! Please send an email to lbordelon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Staunton downtown association names new executive director STAUNTON – The Staunton Downtown Development Association has named David Greiner as its new executive director. ...
Harrisonburg wins marathon against Staunton 5-4 in 12 innings
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Harrisonburg Turks defeated the Staunton Braves 5-4 in 12 innings on Tuesday night. Cam Harris scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 12th inning to propel the Turks. Harrisonburg improves their record to 4-4 while Staunton drops to 4-5.
Augusta County adds human trafficking component to family life curriculum; Staunton, Waynesboro may follow
VERONA — With updates in the family life portion of the Virginia Standards of Learning, the Augusta County School Board adopted an addition to the middle school curriculum at its meeting Thursday, June 6. In a recent update to Virginia's Standards of Learning, a section on human trafficking was added. Following the change, Augusta County Public Schools needed to update its curriculum to align with the new standards. Human trafficking is defined by the Virginia Department of Education...
Augusta Health works to provide primary care to the vulnerable
FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Over the last year, Augusta Health has worked to provide medical and primary care to low-income people and other vulnerable populations to help address growing medical needs in the area. Across the United States — especially in rural areas like the Shenandoah Valley — there are...
Party with a purpose: The Neighbor Bridge fundraiser goes back to the ’80s on Saturday
The Neighbor Bridge takes us back to the 1980s with its next fundraiser this Saturday, June 15, 2024. Sponsored by KK Homes, “Totally Rad 80s Prom: An Epic Rewind” is from 7 to 11 p.m. at Augusta Expo. The Neighbor Bridge provides food and clothing for the community’s...
Companion pigs, explosive recycling, and a solar farm at Augusta Planning: THE AGENDA
Companion pigs, explosive recycling plants, and a solar energy system at Augusta Planning Commission VERONA – The Augusta County Planning Commission considers recommending items proposed to the board of supervisors on Tuesday. According to the agenda packet, here are the items the commission will take comment on: ...
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