‘Bittersweet’ news: Mrs. Rowe’s Restaurant to close permanently on Christmas Eve
Mrs. Rowe’s Restaurant will close its doors permanently at noon on Christmas Eve, according to a social media post this morning.
Mrs. Rowe’s Restaurant will close its doors permanently at noon on Christmas Eve, according to a social media post this morning.

It might be time to break out the ice scraper, snow shovel and winter gear, as cold weather and a wintry mix will cause travel headaches over the next week.
The Virginia Tech baseball program has now placed another one of its own into the rarefied ranks of Major League Baseball manager.
Some of the progressives in the audience at Beth Macy’s listening tour event in Waynesboro earlier this week chafed at hearing her say that she plans to reach out to disaffected MAGA voters.
In perhaps his last interview, former Lynchburg College standout Brad Babcock told this reporter how he got his start as a college baseball coach.
Suicide prevention efforts for veterans in Virginia received a boost today with $4.5 million in federal grants announced to support their mental health.
Gerald Dickens will return to the Wayne Theatre stage in Waynesboro for a one-man performance of ‘A Christmas Carol.’
Harrisonburg High School has a rich football history, with former coaches Brownie Cummins and Tim Sarver posting major success over an extended stretch.
The ghosts of Christmas past, present and future will grace the stage of the Wayne Theatre in a musical adaptation of the classic tale.

The annual cold weather shelter for the region will open its doors next week, and organizers are expecting a significant increase in demand.
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