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July 12 marks anniversary of the lynching of John Henry James
On July 12, 1898, a mob of vigilantes in Albemarle removed John Henry James from a train bound for Charlottesville from the Shenandoah Valley where he had been transported for safekeeping after being arrested on allegations of raping a young woman. “John Henry James was one of at least 84...
Drought impacts local goat farm
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - The ongoing drought detrimental to farmers, and it doesn’t just impact crops. A local goat farm is struggling with milk production. Sharon Kay and Bill Theiss own and operate Fawn Crossing Farms in Bridgewater, where they raise several animals, including goats. The farm partially relies on profits from goat milk sales.
Greater Washington Community Foundation invites applications for Martha’s Table Community Impact Fund
Established in 1973 by a group of prominent business and civic leaders to promote a permanent source of philanthropic capital for the Washington metropolitan region, the Greater Washington Community Foundation centers the voices and needs of communities across D.C., northern Virginia, and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.
Strong 7s at Offbeat Roadhouse
The Strong 7s will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse Friday night, July 19, for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. This Western Swing band is riding into town as the penultimate stop on a short EP release tour. This is a free event, open to all. You can...
Here's the weekend forecast for Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro
Clouds and rain will only cool things off so much. While showers and thunderstorms are still possible for the valley, heavier rains have been hitting communities east of the Blue Ridge. Friday evening could be messier. NWS calls for showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11 p.m., giving way to...
VDOT road construction, maintenance schedules for the week of July 15-19
VDOT has updated its schedule for road construction and maintenance in the Culpeper District, Lynchburg District and Staunton District for the week of July 15-19. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.
Waynesboro looks to BOOST city’s tourism through annual grant program
The City of Waynesboro is looking to give tourism-related events and projects a BOOST through its grant program, Building Opportunities to Support Tourism. Funds are for events or endeavors taking place in Waynesboro from now until June 30, 2025. BOOST grants assist local tourism partners by enabling them to expand their marketing reach beyond the local area and continue to grow their events.
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