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Shenandoah County returning names of Jackson, Lee, Ashby to public schools
The Shenandoah County School Board, in the name of taking a big step backwards, has decided to restore the names of Confederate military heroes Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee and Turner Ashby to two county schools.
Is Waynesboro still getting its museum? State budget leaves money out
Plans are on hold to build the Waynesboro campus of the Virginia Museum of Natural History after funding was not included in the state’s proposed biennial budget.
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Quiet subtext to 2024 Waynesboro elections: Not letting Jim Wood become the mayor
Bobby Henderson, Waynesboro’s former mayor, who is running for the at-large seat on Waynesboro City Council in the 2024 election cycle, isn’t a fan of the city’s controversial vice mayor, Jim Wood.
Valley Program for Aging Services to celebrate 50 years with anniversary events all year
Valley Program for Aging Services has faced major challenges over its 50-year history. Most notably, the rapidly aging Baby Boomers and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Norfolk 21-year-old convicted for robbery of two 7-Eleven stores of cash, vape products
A Norfolk man was convicted Wednesday of two counts each of armed robbery and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Trailer park drug deal lands Hopewell repeat offender back in prison
A Hopewell man was sentenced this week to five years and three months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.
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Republican attorneys general sue over ‘EPA’s illegal power grab’ of new rule on power plants
A 25-state coalition of attorneys general have filed a lawsuit for review of EPA's new rule on existing coal and natural gas power plants.
TikTok, parent company sue U.S. over legislation, state First Amendment free speech violation
ByteDance is taking American lawmakers to court in a federal lawsuit against United States legislation to ban TikTok if it is not sold.
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Mailbag: How does Tony Bennett best use TJ Power? As a big three, or a stretch-four?
I’m wondering if TJ Power can play as an old-fashioned small forward. The big question is whether he can handle the many guards he’d have to defend.
Clemson knocks Virginia out of ACC Softball Championship with 8-1 win
Virginia’s stay in the ACC Softball Championship was short, with the ‘Hoos falling to Clemson, 8-1, on Thursday.
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5 Tips for Emotional Healing After a Toxic Relationship
Exiting a toxic relationship is liberating yet disorienting. You go from recognizing the need to leave to finding your footing again – a process that’s deeply personal and full of emotional challenges.
4 Reasons Why Hiring a Property Manager Is Good for Your Health
Homeownership is one aspect of the American Dream. For most people, a home purchase is the biggest investment they’ll ever make. However, some go a step further and buy rental properties. Doing so can be part of a diversified investment strategy.
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