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watermelon growing on a vine
Local

Hanover County man grows 246-pound watermelon to win blue ribbon

Crystal Graham
migratory birds
Local, Virginia

Birds on the move throughout Virginia; deceased songbirds reported

Crystal Graham
budget calculator
Local

Waynesboro School Board begins 2026 budget talks: Priorities include teacher pay

Rebecca Barnabi
front door with keychain of house rental
Local

Nearly $12M in HUD funding to eliminate lead paint in Virginia homes

Rebecca Barnabi
school classroom
Local

‘Act for tomorrow’: Waynesboro High peer mentor program eases transition from middle school

Rebecca Barnabi
contractor meeting with homeowner after storm
Local

FTC issues warning for price gouging, donation scams after hurricanes

Crystal Graham
VT cadets clean up after Hurricane Helene
Local

Virginia Tech cadets forgo traditional hike to help nearby community damaged by Helene

Crystal Graham
staunton
Local

Staunton: City set to begin fall paving schedule; expect delays and closures

Chris Graham
nurse IV fluids medical malpractice
Local

Elective procedures at UVA Health postponed due to nationwide shortage of IV fluids

Crystal Graham
Blue Ridge Parkway
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Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed as crews continue Helene cleanup

Chris Graham
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