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Stuarts Draft Farm thankful for rainfall
STUARTS DRAFT, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta County produce farm says the recent rain has been a blessing. Cassidy Fitzgerald, Co-owner of Simply Rooted Farm said the farm has not had much moisture and the rain that came has helped. Co-owner Madison Davis said there was only a little bit of...
‘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.
Augusta Health opens new community clinic in Fishersville
FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta Health opened a new community clinic in Fishersville with a ribbon cutting on July 18 to help address the primary care shortage many people experience nationwide. The new community clinic on the second floor of the Heart and Vascular Center gives people in the Valley...
Skimming device recently found at Staunton Kroger
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A credit card skimming device was found at the Staunton Kroger in early July. Kroger called the Staunton Police Department when a skimming device was found in a register’s credit card reader at the self-checkout kiosk. According to court documents, the specific keypad had been...
Martinsville Middle School teacher publishes book on Patrick County history
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - In Patrick County, there are hundreds of stories that make up its town origins and people who paved the way for the next generations. A Martinsville Middle School teacher took a deep dive into the county’s records, publishing her first book about its history over decades.
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup to Race at Martinsville Speedway
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Martinsville Speedway and the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin Wednesday announced that the spec series will hold an exhibition race as part of the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season finale event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Executives and drivers representing both series gathered at Martinsville Speedway Wednesday for the […]
‘Brain Health’ mushroom gummies found to contain illegal hallucinogens
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Mushroom gummies being sold to promote brain function may contain the illegal hallucinogen psylocibin and other harmful ingredients not listed on the label, UVA Health experts are warning in a press release after five people — including a 3-year-old child — were sickened. A spate...
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Possible record stormy stretch of weather unfolding in South
Start your day with the latest weather news. A cold front that marched across the country this week is stalling and has become the focus of a prolonged period of wet weather in the southern U.S.
Celebrating Young Talent in 18 Under 18 with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia
Season 2 / Episode #7: Celebrating Young Talent in 18 Under 18 with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia. In our July episode, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on the exceptional young talents featured in our 18 Under 18 initiative, presented in partnership with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia (JASWVA). This feature highlights some of the brightest young minds in our region, showcasing their talents, achievements and community contributions.
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