An Augusta County man was arrested Tuesday and charged with rape and forcible sodomy, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
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Staunton Montessori School finds new home next door to Gypsy Hill Park
Staunton Montessori School announced on Wednesday that it will be relocating to the Statler Brothers Complex in the City of Staunton, with classes at the new location beginning with the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
Greene County backpack program gets grant from Food Lion charity
A Food Lion-backed charity has provided a $3,700 grant to Feeding Greene to support a Greene County backpack program.
Blue Ridge Rotary raises $25K for literacy through pickleball tournament
A local Rotary Club raised $25,000 for a literacy group with an indoor pickleball tournament.
Albemarle County: Route options under consideration for Three Notched Trail
Albemarle County is seeking input on its Three Notched Trail, asking residents and visitors to weigh in on route options through a survey.
Harrisonburg man in custody following alleged rape of child under 13 years old
A Harrisonburg man has been arrested and charged for the alleged rape of a child under 13 years of age, according to police.
Nobody asked Chris Runion his thoughts on an Augusta County ICE detention center
Chris Runion represents a House of Delegates district that stretches from the Blue Ridge to the West Virginia state line.
Ben Cline whined to the City Elders about redistricting, because it means his job
Bad news for Ben Cline: per Louise Lucas, the 10-1 congressional map is the only one that the State Senate has the votes to pass.
Phil predicts more winter weather, expert believes warm spells are likely in March
While Punxsutawney Phil is predicting six more weeks of winter, warmer temperatures are on the way, according to experts.
Tracy Pyles: A way to make an ICE detention facility work for Augusta County
The townspeople of Craigsville, after initially objecting to the Augusta Correctional Center, embraced for decades the subsequent jail.