Earth Day Staunton 2026: Don’t take water for granted just because it comes from a tap
The Earth is awash in water, as we all remember being taught in science class, but here’s the deal – less than 0.5 percent of the water is usable by humans.
The Earth is awash in water, as we all remember being taught in science class, but here’s the deal – less than 0.5 percent of the water is usable by humans.

Students and faculty from Colgate and Wellesley will be traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway the week of March 14-20 to conduct what is called a dark skies survey, intended to evaluate and protect the national park’s nighttime environment.
A 12-year-old girl helped her family to safety after a serious fire in their basement overnight in Harrisonburg.
An Albemarle County fifth grade teacher has been arrested on two felony charges of possessing and distributing child pornography.
A Harrisonburg dentist will join U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., at tonight’s State of the Union address by President Donald Trump at 9 p.m.
Senate Democrats are pushing the Trump Department of Education to reverse its decision from last fall to halt federal funding for the bulk of our federally-defined minority-serving institutions.
Three local projects were among 12 statewide awarded grants from a joint state/federal program that aims to strengthen the food-supply chain.
Abigail Spanberger is now the governor – the four-year nightmare that was Glenn Youngkin and Jason Miyares running things, over and done with.

Some of that sweet money that the Trump DOJ held over the head of Jim Ryan is going to UVA Health to enhance the University Medical Center’s ability to respond to major infectious disease outbreaks.
Waynesboro High School students returning to class on Wednesday will be greeted by metal detectors as part of a new safety measure.
Local news is in “serious jeopardy,” according to experts. Pitch in and help AFP continue to deliver news to the Valley, Virginia and beyond.