Laura Peters
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Staunton, VA, United States
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Waynesboro tourism dollars increase over 40% in 2021
Direct visitor from Waynesboro jumped more than 40% over 2020, according to a release. → Read More
One dead in Nelson County three-vehicle crash
One person is dead after a tractor trailer hit two vehicles on Va. 151 Thursday morning. → Read More
Daylight saving: We fall back this year, but will it be the last time?
The ongoing debate — do we continue with daylight saving, or will it go away? → Read More
Virginians will be eligible for state tax rebate this fall
Come this fall, some Virginians may be eligible for a one-time tax rebate. → Read More
Richmond Avenue shuts down Monday. Here's what we know.
A portion of Richmond Avenue was closed yesterday in both directions due to a crash that took down an electric pole. → Read More
Emilio's in downtown Staunton sold, work being done inside
According to city records, the property was sold June 15 to Oakbrook LLC. → Read More
Bed Bath & Beyond to close more than 100 stores. Will Harrisonburg be one?
Bed Bath & Beyond will be closing 150 stores and cutting staff by 20%, according to a release from the company. → Read More
Teacher shortages: How does Staunton, Augusta, Waynesboro compare?
Long-term substitutes and new recruits are filling the empty spots at area schools this year. → Read More
Waynesboro police looking for missing teen
The Waynesboro Police Department is looking for a teenager that was reported missing Friday. → Read More
Avoid certain sections of Lake Anna due to harmful algae blooms
Certain branches of Lake Anna are under a swimming advisory due to harmful algae bloom. → Read More
Waynesboro City Schools to provide another back-to-school bash
Waynesboro City Schools will be hosting another back-to-school bash on July 31 at Kate Collins Middle School. → Read More
Augusta County Fair kicks off this week. Here's what you need to know
The Augusta County Fair kicks off Tuesday evening. → Read More
Waynesboro to get coffee roaster in Metalcrafters building
From the people behind Farmhaus Coffee Co. in Waynesboro comes a new venture — coffee roasting. → Read More
Happy Birthday America parade in photos
Staunton's Fourth of July parade was back for the first time in two years due to COVID. → Read More
Where to park for Staunton's Fourth of July celebration
Staunton is gearing up for its annual Happy Birthday America event on July 4. → Read More
Missing teen from Bridgewater
The Augusta County Sheriff's office is looking for help finding a runaway teen from the Bridgwater area. → Read More
Sheriff's office needs assistance locating missing Staunton teen
The Augusta County Sheriff's office is looking for help finding a runaway teen from the Staunton area. → Read More
Not so sweet: Staunton chocolate shop closes
Cocoa Mill Chocolate in Staunton has closed its downtown storefront. → Read More
Staunton Mall demolition week 14
The Staunton Mall is in week 14 of demolition. → Read More
What are the abortion laws in Virginia?
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday, making it so Americans no longer have the constitutional right to have an abortion. → Read More