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JMU’s MAGA Board of Visitors votes to dismantle school’s DEI office

Chris Graham
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Staunton: Mill Street Grill receives criticism for employee behavior at S.C. restaurant

Rebecca Barnabi
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Staunton: Police have security plan in place ahead of Saturday political protest

Chris Graham
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Local school systems to discuss impact of homelessness with community

Crystal Graham
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JMU students’ architectural design eases flood mitigation concerns at Wharf Lot

Rebecca Barnabi
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Rockingham County: New traffic signal installed on Route 257 next week

Rebecca Barnabi
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Albemarle County: Mobile home listed as total loss in overnight fire

Chris Graham
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Staunton: Local Democrats schedule follow-up protest rally, this one focused on Ben Cline

Chris Graham
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Alleghany County: VDOT delays signal installation on Route 42 over railroad

Rebecca Barnabi
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SAW public schools agree to kickstart middle school football program

Rebecca Barnabi
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