Climate News Roundup: The retreat of the Outer Banks; the heat is on in the Bay
The ocean has become an increasingly greedy neighbor, forcing parts of the Outer Banks in North Carolina to retreat more than 200 feet in the last two decades.
The ocean has become an increasingly greedy neighbor, forcing parts of the Outer Banks in North Carolina to retreat more than 200 feet in the last two decades.
Uniontown, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Staunton settled after the Civil War, will be the focus of another publicly funded study.
Abbie Hansberger was a new athletic trainer in Shenandoah County when the unthinkable happened. At a baseball practice in the spring, two varsity student athletes collided in the outfield, and one student, a senior, suffered a condition known as commotio cordis.
U.S. lawmakers passed reform legislation late Wednesday to provide funding to train officers and mental health professionals to work with de-escalation tactics when working with individuals with mental health issues.
As part of the fall 2022 grant cycle, Sentara awarded 12 local community partners with $518,000 in funding.
Randall Wolf’s love of cycling introduced him to the area’s unsheltered population, and through Bike Box of the Blue Ridge, he’s been able to help those who need it most with transportation to get them around town.
Supporters of the Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project gathered Friday for a picnic to watch as solar panels were installed on the roof.
Halloween is being celebrated in the region with haunted houses, hayrides, pumpkin picking and lots of events involving spooks, mazes, candy, crafts and fun for all ages.
WalletHub released its report 2022’s Safest Cities in America to determine where Americans feel most protected against life’s hazards.

The purpose of the event is to build community in Waynesboro, and create a safe and brave space for neighbors to discuss civic engagement and reproductive justice in the city.
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