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Harrisonburg: Outreach to travel writers, emphasis on PR boosts tourism in Friendly City

Crystal Graham
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Corrie Park, a teacher, veteran and business owner, seeks seat on Staunton City Council

Rebecca Barnabi
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Boar’s Head plant linked to fatal Listeria outbreak will close permanently

Crystal Graham
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Staff learn by trial, error alongside students at Westwood Hills in ESY grant program

Rebecca Barnabi
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Staunton: Interim fire chief Jason Ball to take over top job permanently

Crystal Graham
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Regional task force arrests Charlottesville man, seizes cocaine and 10K in cash

Crystal Graham
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IX Arts Foundation rises from financial struggle, begins fundraising campaign

Rebecca Barnabi
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Richmond: Museum seeks middle school teachers for new civics education program

Rebecca Barnabi
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How sweet it is: Dry, hot conditions yield fewer bushels, sweeter apples

Crystal Graham
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Virginia State University awarded $693K in federal funding for HBCU research project

Rebecca Barnabi
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