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Quiet subtext to 2024 Waynesboro elections: Not letting Jim Wood become the mayor
Bobby Henderson, Waynesboro’s former mayor, who is running for the at-large seat on Waynesboro City Council in the 2024 election cycle, isn’t a fan of the city’s controversial vice mayor, Jim Wood.
Shenandoah County returning names of Jackson, Lee, Ashby to public schools
The Shenandoah County School Board, in the name of taking a big step backwards, has decided to restore the names of Confederate military heroes Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee and Turner Ashby to two county schools.
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Missing person: Augusta County Sheriff’s Office leads search for Stuarts Draft woman
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 69-year-old female.
Waynesboro’s South River access, greenway transformed; result is ‘pretty spectacular’
A 26-acre park along the banks of the South River and a nearly two-mile greenway are both part of a plan to rebrand Waynesboro as an outdoors destination.
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Virginia BOE announces $600K grant funding for CTE program upgrades in 16 school divisions
Sixteen Virginia school divisions have been awarded $600,000 to upgrade equipment for CTE programs in schools and technical centers.
Norfolk 21-year-old convicted for robbery of two 7-Eleven stores of cash, vape products
A Norfolk man was convicted Wednesday of two counts each of armed robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Virtual home invasions: We’re not safe from government Peeping Toms
The spirit of the Constitution, drafted by men who chafed against the heavy-handed tyranny of an imperial ruler, would suggest that one’s home is a fortress, safe from almost every kind of intrusion.
‘A long, bright, wild future’ ahead for Corolla horse herd as they welcome fourth foal
The wild Corolla horses of North Carolina are welcoming the next generation of wild mares and stallions with the addition of four foals.
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#10 Virginia gets homers from Ference, Becker, but drops opener to NC State, 7-5
A three-run homer from Jacob Ference put Virginia up in the first, but NC State knocked around the UVA bullpen on its way to a 7-5 series-opening win at The Dish on Friday night.
‘Hoo foots the bill for UVA Athletics? Well, it ain’t the people who buy tickets
If you’re a season-ticket holder for UVA Football, UVA Basketball, other sports on Grounds, you probably assume that you’re among the ones footing the bulk of the bills for UVA Athletics.
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5 Tips for Emotional Healing After a Toxic Relationship
Exiting a toxic relationship is liberating yet disorienting. You go from recognizing the need to leave to finding your footing again – a process that’s deeply personal and full of emotional challenges.
4 Reasons Why Hiring a Property Manager Is Good for Your Health
Homeownership is one aspect of the American Dream. For most people, a home purchase is the biggest investment they’ll ever make. However, some go a step further and buy rental properties. Doing so can be part of a diversified investment strategy.
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