
Landes bill on explicit materials in schools passes Senate
House Bill 516, which requires the Board of Education to establish a policy regarding sexually explicit materials for public schools, passed the Senate 22 to 17.

House Bill 516, which requires the Board of Education to establish a policy regarding sexually explicit materials for public schools, passed the Senate 22 to 17.

Chairman of the House Education Committee, Del. R. Steven Landes, expressed his support as the President signed the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Motorists traveling Virginia’s highways will be seeing even more signs referencing Virginia’s “Move Over” law.

It’s been interesting to read the many letters to the editor declaring who the writers are supporting in the Augusta County sheriff race.

Augusta County residents are fortunate to have four capable individuals seeking the office of sherriff. I have had the privilege to be aquainted with each of these individuals. I give my support and vote to Donald Smith

Economic development and industry will be key topics of discussion Monday, Oct. 12 during a biotechnology showcase of the Shenandoah Valley at James Madison University.

Virginia Organizing kicked off its Stand with Women campaign across the Commonwealth with a series of local women’s roundtables in Danville, Waynesboro, Petersburg, and Blacksburg.

September is a great time to give public transportation a try throughout Virginia, with special giveaways and free rides available during Try Transit Week, September 21-25.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled road closures in Augusta and Page counties for railroad crossing maintenance beginning Sept. 18. Each of the closures is expected to last two to three days, and signs will direct motorists on detour routes.

Kathi D. (Graham) Roser, 62, formerly of Crimora, and most recently of Keymar, Md., died Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2015). A celebration of her life for her Virginia friends and family will be held at the home of her son, Chris Graham, at 433 S. Wayne Ave., Waynesboro, from 2-4 p.m. Sunday.