
Albemarle County names new director of social services
Albemarle County announced the appointment of Phyllis Savides to Director of the Department of Social Services effective July 8.

Albemarle County announced the appointment of Phyllis Savides to Director of the Department of Social Services effective July 8.

The Virginia Festival of the Book announces it is now accepting submissions for participation. Authors with a new book published in 2015 or early 2016 are encouraged to submit their books for consideration.

Two-time All-America honoree Julie Gardner has joined the James Madison women’s lacrosse coaching staff as an assistant coach, head coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe announced Monday.

The 2015 Valley League All-Star game on Sunday, July 12, showcases the league’s rising collegiate stars in an annual event attended by baseball fans and Major League Baseball scouts alike at James Madison University’s Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park in Harrisonburg.

Ryan Bennett threw seven hitless innings for Woodstock, but five River Bandits errors led to four Waynesboro runs, and the Generals took advantage in a 6-0 win Monday night.

Augusta Free Press will be on hand for the 2015 ACC Football Kickoff, July 20-21 in Pinehurst, N.C., and you can join us as our exclusive sponsor.

Harrisonburg Turks outfielder Shane Billings, a junior from Wingate University, is the Valley Baseball League D-BAT Player of the Week for the preceding week’s games from June 28-July 4.

Today’s hearing aids are more effective than ever and can help you maintain important activities and relationships and a better sense of belonging.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week.

Virginia head coach Brian O’Connor has been selected as the 2015 National Coach of the Year by Baseball America, as announced Friday by the publication. Baseball America is the fourth organization to honor O’Connor as its National Coach of the Year, joining Collegiate Baseball, D1Baseball and Perfect Game.
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