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'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. ...
Autopsy of a disastrous Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority meeting
STAUNTON – A crowd gathered outside of the Staunton Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (SRHA) maintenance building. The authority’s Board of Commissioners called a special meeting Tuesday. Both residents and employees came to address the commission. The meeting began at noon. Within the first five minutes, the public comment devolved into multiple heated conversations between...
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.
Augusta zoning board issues verdict on Elm Spring solar project
VERONA – The Augusta County Board of Zoning appeals did not approve the Elm Spring II Solar project. Board member Monica Rutledge moved to approve the project and Board member Mark Glover seconded. They were the two affirmative votes. Chairman George Coyner II and Board member Thomas Bailey voted against. Board member Thomas...
‘A Local Touch’: Celebrating Virginia's Rich Musical Tapestry
This Wednesday, July 31st, WHRO FM 90.3 invites you to immerse yourself in an evening of music deeply connected to the heart of Virginia. Join us at 9:00 PM for A Local Touch: Music with a Virginia Connection, expertly curated by our esteemed host, Raymond Jones. The program begins with...
Virginia Department of Education hears from community at Kate Collins Middle School
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia Department of Education is hosting Commonwealth Conversations across Virginia. Kate Collins Middle School in Waynesboro is the fourth stop. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons said the department has received great feedback and suggestions from across the commonwealth. “We are really hearing a...
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.