City of Staunton fires whistleblower who raised issues with use of housing funds
A City of Staunton employee who raised issues with the city’s administration of Community Development Block Grant funds was fired last week.
A City of Staunton employee who raised issues with the city’s administration of Community Development Block Grant funds was fired last week.
A law named after a Culpeper resident will ensure parity for all retired police officers and firefighters and provide access to a tax benefit to help cover health insurance premiums.
Two firefighters were honored by Albemarle County Fire Rescue this week for their brave actions responding to a fire in Scottsville on Sept. 24.
A class of six graduated from a 12-week firefighter training school run by Albemarle County Fire Rescue last week.
A structure fire caused extensive damage to a 19th century home near Downtown Staunton on Sunday morning.
A trailer home that caught fire on the 4100 block of Deanna Lane in Schuyler early Saturday morning was declared a complete loss.
A Roanoke man who trafficked at least 25 firearms from Virginia, at least nine of which were later tied to criminal activities in other states, was sentenced yesterday to seven years in federal prison.

Last week the House of Representatives voted 400-22 to pass the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act (S 231) and send it to President Biden for his signature.
The Verona Volunteer Fire Company is hosting a Christmas parade and cookies with Santa social on Saturday, Dec. 17.
A tractor-trailer carrying lumber on Ivy Road in Albemarle County lost its load, overturned and caught fire, closing the road for several hours and sending one person to the hospital.
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