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‘Hattie Big Sky’: Governor’s School teacher adapts YA novel for ShenanArts stage

Rebecca Barnabi
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Local, Virginia

JMU announces the university’s seventh president, Dr. James C. Schmidt

Crystal Graham
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WTJU celebrating 55 years of rock-n-roll with April Rock Marathon

Chris Graham
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
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‘Cart Away Hunger’: Local celebrities to compete in Kroger fundraiser for food bank

Rebecca Barnabi
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VDOT schedules more than 500 lane-miles in Shenandoah Valley for repaving

Rebecca Barnabi
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‘In jeopardy’: Trump’s executive order targets library services for all Virginians

Crystal Graham
Sharon Coplai Renewing Homes of Greater Augusta low-income families
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Conversation to focus on keeping homes safe, accessible for low-income families

Crystal Graham
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Local, Virginia

Lynchburg: Motorcycle accident on Route 29 kills 33-year-old man

Crystal Graham
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Bloom watch: Washington cherry blossom trees will reach peak bloom this weekend

Crystal Graham
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Music in Our Schools: Staunton Schools celebrate month of accolades, honors

Rebecca Barnabi
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