
Albemarle County schools comfort immigrant community after raids nationwide instill fear
The fear of mass immigrant deportations and raids on schools and businesses throughout the nation has led one school to issue a statement.

The fear of mass immigrant deportations and raids on schools and businesses throughout the nation has led one school to issue a statement.

The Boys & Girls Club of Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County announced the addition of Rosalind “Roz” Cook to its leadership team as the Development Director.

The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge works regularly with area nonprofits, so it’s no surprise when one fails, it hits home.

In December, there was a sense of relief among Staunton residents that Habitat for Humanity survived in the wake of its director’s exit.

In Staunton and Waynesboro, a new face will soon bang the gavel as mayor with the support of his or her fellow City Council members.
Staunton Schools announced today that Karen Grady is the school system’s division-wide 2025 Teacher of the Year.
Kate Collins Middle School Assistant Principal Amy Christian has been named the director of a new regional recovery high school.
The Marquis building at the corner of Beverly and Augusta streets in downtown Staunton was built in 1896 by Caroline “Lina” Marquis.
School divisions in Virginia are doing a better job of filling open teacher jobs, but there’s still work to do, based on numbers from the Virginia Department of Education.
Two clubs supporting youth football in Staunton and Augusta County are holding fundraising raffles with assault rifles as the top prizes.
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