Staunton-Augusta-WaynesboroHabitat for Humanity will hold a dedication ceremony on Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at 815 Heydenreich Street in Staunton marking the opening of the Burress Community Garden. This permanent place for reflection will provide a source of beauty and nourishment for the neighborhood in honor of the late Priscilla Burress.
Patrons of the project include William and Tamatha Burress of Tennessee; SAW Habitat for Humanity; members of The Seed; and Williams Brothers Tree and Lawn Service. Other supporters include: Booker T. Washington Community Center; City of Staunton; Mary Baldwin College; Project Grow and other special neighborhood friends.
The last pit bull to escape the dogfighting operation run by Michael Vick, the Virginia Tech and NFL alum who is in Year 2 as the head coach at Norfolk State, crossed over to the other side of the rainbow bridge in 2021.
Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have joined a large group of lawmakers in the filing of a legal brief with the Supreme Court in a case challenging the legality of a U.S. Postal Service effort to control the flow of mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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