Local unemployment rates continue toward recovery after global pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic is mostly in the rearview as far as affecting the American economy, yet local unemployment rates still seek recovery.
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New animal shelter designs shared with owners’ group, public invited to offer comment
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An architectural firm recently presented its design concepts for the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center’s new location planned at the former Verona Elementary School in Augusta County.
News Virginian, Daily Progress switching to three-day-a-week print schedule
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Six Virginia newspapers, including The News Virginian in Waynesboro and The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, will switch to a three-day-a-week print schedule beginning on June 27.
Augusta County author Elizabeth Massie to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
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Augusta County author Elizabeth Massie will be honored June 17 with Lifetime Achievement Award from The Horror Writers Association.
Virginia unemployment rate dips to 3.1 percent, remains below national rate
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Virginia’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.1 percent in April 2023, half of a percentage point above the rate a year ago.
Augusta County leader: Animal shelter has illegally been assessing civil fees on pet owners
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The Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center has been illegally charging civil fees to pet owners whose animals end up at the shelter, one member of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors alleges.
Cooling assistance offered this summer to eligible seniors in SAW region
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The Senior Cool Care program provides a single-room air conditioner or a fan to eligible individuals who apply.
‘Generosity and coordination’ of Stamp Out Hunger collected more than 90,000 pounds of food
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On May 13, Stamp Out Hunger collected more than 90,000 pounds of donations from mailboxes for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank service area.
Shenandoah Valley Art Center to hold ribbon cutting today for West Main addition
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On May 24, the Shenandoah Valley Art Center welcomes the public to join them for a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. and tours of their new 9,500 square foot space.
World Turtle Day: Wildlife Center of Virginia celebrates the 5K turtles it has cared for
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Dozens of turtles are released back into the wild in May after long-term recovery during winter months at the Wildlife Center of Virginia.
