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Page County Chatter, Updates & Obituaries as of June 5, 2023
Just north of Luray, Page County, VirginiaPhoto byKenneth Anthony Jemielity. Harrisonburg-based LOCAL Chop & Grill House has purchased the former Moonshadows restaurant in Luray with plans to open for lunch and dinner, beginning in September. Menu offerings are expected to have a southern flair, with vegan and vegetarian options available. A menu from the Harrisonburg location may be viewed HERE. For updates and information, follow @localchops on Facebook.
Rev. Billy Graham's daughter speaks at Page County Jail service
LURAY, Va. – The daughter of the late Reverend Billy Graham was a featured speaker at a recent Page County Jail ministry service. Along with several local pastors, author and speaker Ruth Graham delivered a message of hope to those in attendance at the May 23 revival.
Page County Community Events through May 30
Events for Page County, Virginia and surrounding areas. Luray. Event to benefit Every Child Early Learning Center. Adults (16+) $10; Children and teens (6-15), $6. Ages 5 and under eat free! Luray Fire Hall. Breakfast items you can expect to see: biscuits and gravy, homemade cinnamon rolls, egg baskets (egg cooked In croissant bowl), overnight French toast, meat, fruit, yogurt parfait bar and more! Tickets are $2 off if purchased by May 17th. For more information or to purchase tickets, call/text Jenna Smith at 703-732-7190 and follow Every Child Early Learning Center, Inc. on Facebook.
Task force intercepts nearly $11,000 of meth in Page County
LURAY, Va. – A North Chesterfield man was arrested this weekend after police received a tip that he was traveling to Luray to distribute methamphetamine. On May 20, David Brandon Holloway, 33, was located in the parking lot of Tractor Supply Co., on US Hwy 211 West. Four ounces of methamphetamine with a street value of $10,752.00 was seized. Holloway was promptly arrested by members of the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force and charged with possession with the intent to distribute a schedule I/II controlled substance. Officers from the Luray Police Department and the Page County Sheriff's Office assisted with the investigation.
Shenandoah National Park announces 2023 'Artists-In-Residence'
LURAY, Va. – Shenandoah National Park has selected five artists for this year's Artist-in-Residence program. Shenandoah is one of many national parks offering the program. Designed to encourage artists to develop and share creations that will inspire people to visit public lands, the program also fosters awareness and stewardship of protected natural and cultural resources.
Jury finds Harrisonburg businessman guilty on child pornography charges
HARRISONBURG, Va. – A Rockingham County man has been found guilty on several counts of possessing and distributing child pornography, as reported by the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD).
Medical emergency suspected in fatal Luray crash
LURAY, Va. – A medical emergency is suspected as the cause of a recent crash that took the life of a Luray woman. According to a statement from the Virginia State Police, the crash occurred on Collins Avenue, a short but winding section between US Highway 340 and US Business 211 in Page County. The crash occurred at approximately 3:46 p.m., Wednesday, April 12.
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