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St. John’s Drama Club Prepares to Unveil “Clue” This Weekend
St. John’s Drama Club, a community-focused theater group for teens, is excited to present its latest production, “Clue.” Based on the classic board game, the play promises a fun and engaging experience for the audience. Performances are scheduled for this weekend at Father Rule Hall. About St....
Contamination in Virginia waterways leads to recreational, fish consumption advisories
A recent fire at a storage warehouse in South Hill has led the Virginia Department of Health to issue recreational water and fish consumption advisories in response. The fire occurred at the Nutrien Ag Solutions facility at 501 W. Danville St. on July 6. Water used to fight the fire...
Trump’s proposed tariffs would let US ‘fight back’ against China: Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) argued that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would help the United States on the global stage, allowing the country to be competitive against others such as China. Trump’s proposal would impose a 10% across-the-board fee on all products imported into the U.S., which he has argued would help protect jobs. […]
Virginia Court Orders American Muslims for Palestine to Produce Records Requested by Attorney General Miyares
RICHMOND, Va. – Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that a Virginia court ordered the AJP Educational Foundation, Inc., also known as American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), to produce records requested by a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) issued by his office. The Court denied AMP’s petition to set aside the CID.
Luray Visitor Center will remain in current spot after much debate over moving
LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - Some community members in Luray are feeling a weight off their shoulders; after a month of deliberation, the Luray Visitor Center will remain in its current home at the train depot. Page County Board of Supervisors voted 5-1 to keep the center in its current location....
Plans defended for frontier park
July 19, 1991 — Bill Bryant’s proposed frontier park in western Luray would be “a very fun and very good family center,” according to the developer’s real estate broker. Bob Bridges, who makes his home in neighboring Rappahannock County, addressed about 40 residences of WestLu Meadows during a public hearing on the project before the Luray Town Council Monday evening.
MSV to Host Free-Admission Car Show This Saturday
Car enthusiasts and gearheads will want to stop by the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) this Saturday, July 20, for a free-admission antique and modified car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This popular annual event at the MSV is coordinated by the Shenandoah Region of the Antique...
‘It’s an eyesore’: Queen City residents call for Staunton Mall renovations
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The rubble that sits at the old Staunton Mall has many frustrated residents are calling for change. In 2021, Staunton EM 2, LLC. purchased the old Staunton Mall and asked tenants in the area to vacate. The company asked for a rezoning of the area so it could demolish the plot and build it anew with a mix of business and residential spaces. The demolition went through, but the construction did not. Rather, the rubble has sat still for over a year, waiting to be cleared by a contractor.
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