New Staunton Schools Superintendent looks to build on ‘solid foundation of success’
Staunton School Board announces the appointment of Eric Irizarry as superintendent of Staunton Schools, effective July 1, 2025.
Staunton School Board announces the appointment of Eric Irizarry as superintendent of Staunton Schools, effective July 1, 2025.

Credit where credit is due: our two local MAGA congressman, Ben Cline and John McGuire, issued statements condemning the weekend shootings of two Minnesota Democratic Party lawmakers and their spouses.

The attacks on Iran’s nuclear capabilities launched by Israel last week, and the expected Iranian response, have pushed oil prices up, and gas prices with them.
If you live in a flood-prone area in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, experts are recommending you prepare now for flash flooding.
Eight immigrants went to work in Harrisonburg on Tuesday and didn’t return home after they were hauled away in unmarked vehicles by ICE.
The Department of Homeland Security’s list of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions was “foolish,” according to U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has pulled its “sanctuary jurisdiction” list, but the damage done “may take years to overcome.”
Local Climate News The Vine & Fig Educational Outreach program, called the “The Fresh Veggie Series,” purchases fresh local food from regenerative farms. They deliver the veggies and educational materials each week through five partner farms and 30 regional networks like health clinics, after school youth programming, and section 8 housing locations. The Rockingham County…
The Department of Homeland Security published a list of cities and counties it claims are not compliant with federal immigration laws.
A large swath of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland are part of a flood watch issued by the National Weather Service.
Local news is in “serious jeopardy,” according to experts. Pitch in and help AFP continue to deliver news to the Valley, Virginia and beyond.