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'It's beautiful': Riverheads community celebrates brand new middle school
GREENVILLE — Kay Bartley spent 23 years teaching at Beverley Manor Middle School. That came to an end last spring when the school closed, making way for two new middle schools in Augusta County. This year the business teacher will be in a brand new classroom in a brand new school. Bartley is one of the staff members at Riverheads Middle. ...
Lieutenant Governor visits Grottoes Lawn Party
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department held its annual lawn party, with all types of events for visitors to enjoy and a special guest in attendance. The event had food, inflatables, pony rides and a parade. The Grottoes Lawn Party had it all, and even special guest Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears. She said visiting towns like this is important to build strong relationships in Virginia.
Staunton Public Works director gives timeline, update on new trash cans
STAUNTON – “The honeymoon is officially over, starting right now,” said City Manager Leslie Beauregard as she introduced Staunton Public Works Director Dave Irvin to the Staunton City Council during the July 25 work session. Irvin was recently promoted from interim director to the full-time director of public works. When he took the reins at public works, he took interest in the city’s expected trash collection system update. This includes the often-asked-about, city-owned trash cans residents...
Staunton veteran, 100, recounts visit to France for D-Day’s 80th anniversary
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Veterans across the country were flown to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2024. The invasion by Allied troops during WWII was a turning point in the war, leading to men like John Hodges returning home from war sooner than expected.
Infographic: Do Harrisonburg County Residents Know This About Dementia?
Healthy Insights: Expert driven. Evidence-Based. Actionable Health Guidance. From our team of medical experts. A recent CDC report offers key insights into dementia diagnosis rates among older adults. This is essential information for Harrisonburg County residents. The report highlights the significance of awareness in fostering early detection and effective cognitive health management.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin makes additional appointments to staff, boards
The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro region, known as SAW, had strong representation in Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration and board appointments announced on Friday. The appointments include three people from Augusta County, and one from Waynesboro, Rockingham County and Charlottesville. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY. Carl Beckett, Special Assistant, Department of Corrections.
Creative writing and political rallies: THE DIGEST
Shenandoah National Park calls for new services contractor LURAY – The National Park Service is calling for contractors to run lodging, food and beverage sales, grocery, camper service, and operations in Shenandoah National Park. The contract includes “all commercial operations at Big Meadows, Skyland, Elkwallow, Lewis Mountain, and Loft Mountain developed areas” and would...
'There is so much excitement': Buffalo Gap holds ribbon cutting for brand new middle school
SWOOPE — "It's way nicer than the old school," said Kayla Botkin, a rising seventh grader. Botkin began her middle school journey at Beverley Manor, which closed following last school year after serving students for 35 years. Students from the school will now attend one of two brand new middle schools in Augusta County. Both Buffalo Gap and Riverheads will open new schools this year. ...