Virginia employers retain full staff post-pandemic, yet unemployment rates slightly up
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Virginia’s unemployment rate is down to 2.70 percent from 2.90 percent a year ago in May. However, it dipped to 2.50 in April 2023.
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$5M suit filed against Augusta County deputies alleges ‘excessive force’ in 2020 arrest
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A $5 million lawsuit filed against Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith and four of his deputies over what happened in an Oct. 8, 2020, traffic stop appears headed toward a federal jury trial.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announces new administration, board appointments
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced additional key administration and board appointments including adding Waynesboro’s Director of Emergency Management and EMS to the state E 9-1-1 Services Board.
Flock a Friend: Pink flamingos ready to migrate to support work of Arc of Augusta
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Through the “Flock a Friend” summer fundraiser, Arc of Augusta intends to raise funds to help those with IDD enhance their quality of life and create a more inclusive society.
Augusta County leaders want Scott Seaton to shut up already: Yeah, that’s not going to work
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People have been telling Scott Seaton that he should have just kept his mouth shut.
Legislation would protect more than 92K acres of scenic land in Shenandoah Valley
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The Shenandoah Mountain Act is legislation to establish a 92,562-acre scenic area in Rockingham, Augusta and Highland counties.
‘It’s still fresh’: The Neighbor Bridge celebrates first Little Free Food Pantry in Staunton
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The Neighbor Bridge will celebrate its third Little Free Food Pantry on Saturday with a ribbon cutting at 818 Greenville Avenue.
Virginia Tech extends Kenny Brooks through 2029: Deal worth more than $1 million per year
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From the What Took Them So Long Department: Virginia Tech AD Whit Babcock announced today that he has inked Kenny Brooks to a contract extension that keeps Brooks in Blackburg through the end of the 2029 season.
Staunton entrepreneur finds her voice, overcomes mental health challenges
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Anxiety and depression may have defined the last two decades of Tracie Steger Skipper’s life, but she is looking to paint a different picture of herself moving forward.
Project GROWS expands mobile farmers market, a space for ‘belonging, health, joy’
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Project GROWS has added a fifth location to bring its mobile farmers market to bring affordable healthy food to residents in Staunton and Waynesboro.
