Staunton | Habitat built her home; she’s still fighting to break out of poverty
Through home ownership, Staunton resident Nikki “Nitch” Lynlee hoped to build wealth and break the cycle of poverty.
Through home ownership, Staunton resident Nikki “Nitch” Lynlee hoped to build wealth and break the cycle of poverty.
The nonprofit Building Bridges for the Greater Good will be holding a candidate forum on Monday, Sept. 15, with the two candidates for the elected Staunton Commonwealth’s Attorney post.
Makayla Venable, the Democrat running for the House of Delegates seat representing Staunton, Waynesboro and parts of Augusta County and Rockbridge County, gets the obvious question asked of her all the time.
A Charlottesville filmmaker’s documentary, A Bridge to Life, will air nationwide on PBS stations beginning on Sept. 1.
MAGAs in Congress, at the behest of Donald Trump, cut $187 billion from the SNAP program in their Big Ugly Bill, conveniently as the Trump tariffs are forcing mass layoffs, and the immigration roundups are pushing food prices higher.
The Democratic Party now faces the test of lifetime relevance. It must now advance a compelling socioeconomic and political agenda that reflects the needs and yearnings of those who abandoned the party.

There are more homes on the market in Virginia, and they’re staying there longer, according to data from the July 2025 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS® this week.
An education in civics at the college level instills the necessary skills in students to become problem-solving members of a community.
New details are emerging regarding the Albemarle County home explosion that occurred on Tuesday in the Glenmore neighborhood in Keswick.
HUD and the USD have proposed rolling back key energy efficiency building codes that save homeowners and renters thousands on energy bills.
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