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Local collegians receive awards

STAUNTON, Va. — Mary Baldwin University celebrated award winners during the 177th Commencement weekend, May 17-19. Individual students …

Missing Harrisonburg Man Found Dead, No Foul Play Suspected

Harrisonburg, VA – The Harrisonburg Police Department, after investigating a missing person’s call received yesterday evening, has located a …

‘Farmer Matt’ takes helm of USDA conservation agency

… for instance, and aerial surveys show barely 20% of farms in Augusta County — next to Rockingham — are fencing off streams to keep cattle out, the …

One dead, another injured in Rockbridge County fire

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — According to Rockbridge County Fire-EMS Chief Nathan Ramsey, one person is dead and another is injured …

Waynesboro Families Spend Time at Ridgeview Park for Family Fiestas

Every Monday night in June, families are invited to enjoy some free entertainment at Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro.

Gypsy Hill Park is the Place for Summer Entertainment

Monday night kicked off free summer entertainment at Gypsy Hill Park’s Bandstand in Staunton.

Charlottesville City Council Votes to Divest From Fossil Fuels, Weapons

The city of Charlottesville will soon remove all operating budget investments in weapons and fossil fuel companies.

Patrick Estes and Chan Bryant Face-Off for Democratic Nomination in June 11 Primary Election

The two Democrats hoping to take over for Albemarle County Sheriff Chip Harding will face off in the June 11 primary election.

Indivisible Charlottesville Holds Primary Election Rally

A rally to drum up voters for the Albemarle County and Charlottesville primary elections was held Monday at the Albemarle County Office Building.

Federal Judge Grants Unite the Right Rally Participants One More Chance

A federal judge is giving some groups that took part in the Unite the Right Rally in 2017 one more chance to hand over potential evidence.

Charlottesville Police Discuss Safety Plans Within Government Buildings

Charlottesville police say they have plans to ensure safety inside government buildings.

Wawa Approved by Albemarle Co. Architectural Review Board

Albemarle County’s Architectural Review Board has approved plans for a Wawa convenience store

Town of Gordonsville Works to Change Verling Park, Town to Trail Leads Project

Plans are set to bring about major changes to Verling Park and make it a destination for everyone.

More Albemarle County Students Receiving Diplomas in Advanced Studies

Nearly two out of every three Albemarle County high school student are graduating with an advanced studies diploma.

Two Orange County Child Care Employees Indicted on Abuse Charges

Two child care employees are facing charges in Orange County.

Doeppe Gets GOP Nomination in Greene Co. Clerk of Court Race

Piper Doeppe announced her bid for Clerk of Court in Greene County. She secured the GOP nomination after she was the only candidate to file for the position.

R.A. Yancey Lumber Company Fined $24K for Worker’s Death

R.A. Yancey Lumber Company has been fined more than $24,000 in connection with the death of an employee last year.

VSP Investigates Accident on I-64 in Louisa County

State police are investigating a single vehicle crash on westbound I-64 in Louisa County Sunday afternoon.

Plane Safely Lands in Albemarle Co. After Reported Emergency

Passengers on an American Airlines flight got a scare Monday morning when their plane had to make an emergency landing in Albemarle County.

Gov. Northam Announces Process to Reinstate Suspended Driver’s Licenses to Begin July 1

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles preparing to send letters to eligible Virginians with specific instructions to obtain driver’s licenses.

Happy Hour at Beans in the Belfry

… and from the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia; included are also naturally flavored mead made locally in the Middletown Valley, Mimosas and Bellinis.