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No eyes, nine lives, blind feline feels fine
STAUNTON, Va. (WVIR) - Pat Trice rescued a unique cat. She was going on vacation to Myrtle Beach when she saw the advertisement for it. “Being the superintendent of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind, I’m very familiar with working with individuals who are blind, with children who are blind,” Trice said, “and I thought, you know, maybe this is a cat I should adopt.”
Purr-fect ending: Staunton woman reunited with her cat a year after it disappeared
STAUNTON — Firefly showed up at Abby Shirkey's house during the pandemic, August 2020. A tiny kitten, Firefly was very skittish. He'd go under Shirkey's porch in an opening big enough to fit only very small animals. Shirkey would put food out for him. The cat would wait for her and her...
Bald eagle soars home after beating potentially fatal injuries
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVIR) - Newport News witnessed a special homecoming today. A bald eagle—found back in mid-March—has returned to the skies after spending some time at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro. When the Center received the eagle, she was badly injured, with a large laceration...
Staunton's Book Dragon celebrating 5 years; Verona Starbucks full steam ahead
STAUNTON — The Book Dragon Shop Celebrates its fifth anniversary this Friday, July 5. Since its founding in 2019, The Book Dragon Shop has been committed to promoting literacy, supporting local authors, and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels at home. To celebrate this significant milestone, the store is offering a Book Dragon purple mini tote with a $25 purchase and a galley with $25 purchase. The Book Dragon Shop will host drawings and giveaways throughout the day Friday. There will be free goodie bags for children, exclusive in-store promotions and free items while auantities last.
Green Olive Tree Is Moving
August 1 is fast approaching. That’s the date when we must be completely moved out of our current location, where we have been since 2010. We will be moving into space at Music Today. We realize this is not ideal, since it means you will have to park on the north side of 240 and cross the street to come into the store. There are several handicapped parking spaces close to the entrance. We are grateful that we can continue to be a part of the Crozet community.
Waynesboro Public Library to have VMNH sloth model installed on Monday
The Waynesboro Public Library will soon be the home to a life-size, flesh-model Jefferson’s ground sloth named “Clawd.”. The sloth will be installed on Monday by the Virginia Museum of Natural History. The model stands more than 7 feet tall. Though now extinct, the sloths that “Clawd” represents...
James Monroe’s Highland to celebrate Independence Day with free concert, $10 general admission to museum
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) — James Monroe’s Highland will host a free concert on the 4th of July, with $10 general admission for museum visitors. The Staunton-based Heifetz International Music Institute will provide patriotic music to celebrate America’s Independance. Performers will be the youth and young adults participating in this year’s Heifetz Summer Program.
Waynesboro firework stand discusses sales ahead of 4th of July
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) -A popular holiday tradition for the 4th of July is having firework shows. Anthony Lewis is a cooperator with his dad at a firework stand in Waynesboro. Lewis said the stand has seen the most customers from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. “That is where we see...
Bold Rock’s new ‘dill-licious’ cider coming soon
NELLYSFORD, Va. (WVIR) - What started as an April Fool’s joke will sell at a local cidery. The staff are calling it ‘dill-licious.’ Bold Rock Brewery will launch its dill pickle cider on July 6. The company stated playing around with pickle juice flavors in the cider...
Silver Line Theatre Exchange presents 'Art' with options for dinner and a show
STAUNTON — Starting July 12, Silver Line Theatre Exchange presents "Art." The play, by Yasmina Reza, centers on three friends — Serge (played by Ethan Goodmansen), Marc (played by Richard Waddingham), and Yvan (played by Johnny Williams III). When Serge buys an expensive, all-white painting, it ignites a debate about its value, revealing...
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