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Virginia

Virginia’s first casino announces November opening of its permanent facility

Crystal Graham
prescription drug bottle
Local

Waynesboro, Augusta County Schools announce planning for regional Recovery High School

Rebecca Barnabi
online survey
Local

How healthy is the community? The Virginia Department of Health aims to find out

Crystal Graham
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
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
News

Devils Backbone partners with Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to fund five mobile sites

Rebecca Barnabi
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Issues, 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
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