
Team AFP reports on local coronavirus efforts
AFP editors Chris Graham and Crystal Graham report on local coronavirus response in Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County.

AFP editors Chris Graham and Crystal Graham report on local coronavirus response in Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County.

The Ben Salem Wayside along westbound Route 60 (East Midland Trail) in Rockbridge County is scheduled to be closed during the week of March 23 for the removal of hazard trees.

Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier has announced the postponement and cancellation of special events scheduled for March and April.

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Waynesboro City Manager Mike Hamp has declared a local emergency in response to local COVID-19 impacts.

In response to the continued spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Staunton has officially declared a local emergency as of 1:30 p.m. on March 16.

Augusta County has declared a state of emergency in response to the threat to public health and safety from the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Shenandoah Town Hall will remain open and assisting customers. Status updates will be posted on the town’s Facebook page.

The Waynesboro YMCA is staying open, for now, but the Y’s executive director notes that things are changing daily, even hourly.

The Augusta County Library has suspended all programs and meetings n an effort to slow the spread of the novel virus COVID-19.
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