Despite the warm weather, hundreds came out to attend the Augusta County Fair on Friday in Fishersville.
Jen Jones with the Shenandoah LGBTQ Center in Staunton said she was “heartbroken” by the school board’s decision and thinks transgender students will now not feel safe attending Augusta County schools.
Masks will be optional for students and staff at all grade levels in county schools for the 2021-22 school year.
The speakers who opposed the policies voiced concerns about safety issues, parental and privacy rights, and religious freedom.
Countdown to the Shenandoah District prep football season kickoff began Thursday with Waynesboro, Staunton, Buffalo Gap and Wilson Memorial co…
Those in favor of the amendments said the change allowed for solar projects to be regulated while still not discouraging companies.
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These are recent reports of missing children made to local law enforcement. If you think you have seen a missing child, contact the National C…
Most of the dogs are old and most are ailing, some with a dire combination of diseases and diagnoses that leave them not long for this world.
The first group of Afghan war allies arrived with their families in Virginia early on Friday, the day after Congress approved $1.1 billion to …
A Wednesday night storm caused power outages throughout the Scottsville area.
William & Mary students now must receive their first shot by Aug. 10.
