
Business leading effort to push Congress on gun violence
Rachel’s Quilt Patch in Staunton is leading a local effort to tell Congress that it’s time to do something about gun violence.

Rachel’s Quilt Patch in Staunton is leading a local effort to tell Congress that it’s time to do something about gun violence.

The Augusta County Library will be offering their very first “What The Tech” program at their Fishersville location on February 27 from 4-5 PM. This program is an opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about devices like tablets, iPhones, iPads, and laptops, allowing them come to the library for free tech advice from teen volunteers.

Kyle Guy and De’Andre Hunter talk with reporters after #1 Virginia defeated Georgia Tech, 65-54, on Wednesday in ACC hoops action.

Chris Graham and Scott German break down #1 Virginia’s 65-54 win over Georgia Tech, and the Yellow Jackets’ success in attacking the UVA Pack Line D.

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office has determined that apparent online threats directed against Buffalo Gap High School originally posted over the weekend were unfounded.

When we leave school it can be a sad time for all concerned. While you may be happy about leaving and starting a new chapter in your life, it also means leaving behind friends, experiences, and the whole experience of being a high school teen.

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley.

An off-ramp closure is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, on northbound Interstate 81 at exit 213 (Route 11/Greenville) in Augusta County. The off-ramp closure helps ensure motorist safety during blasting operations at an adjacent construction site.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones.

Farming ranks as the most dangerous industry in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, every year there are 20 farm work-related deaths for every 100,000 workers, which is six times higher than the combined average for all U.S. workers.
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