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Staunton Schools Superintendent retires, prepares next chapter as educational consultant

Rebecca Barnabi
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Waynesboro Schools offers free breakfast, lunch through summer for children under 18

Rebecca Barnabi
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Lynchburg: Chaos unfolds after shots fired in crowded downtown, police respond

Crystal Graham
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Augusta County: Childcare center shut down by state; families desperate for alternatives

Crystal Graham
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Charlottesville: Police name second man wanted in Downtown Mall shooting

Crystal Graham
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
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Stamp Out Hunger raises 91K+ pounds for Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Rebecca Barnabi
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Harrisonburg Schools serves free food to all children through summer months

Rebecca Barnabi
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Augusta County: Bed and breakfast to expand into craft cider production

Crystal Graham
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Virginia DEQ lifts all drought advisories in state thanks to plentiful rainfall

Crystal Graham
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Augusta County: Juvenile charged in stabbing, male victim flown to UVA

Crystal Graham
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