Rachel Charlip
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Clarke Agriculture Learning Foundation formed to educate youth on importance of farming
A Berryville group has found a way to make sure farming in their county continues to thrive for years to come. → Read More
Steady increase in flu cases prompt Valley Health Sytems to modify visiting policies
Rising flu incidences has prompted Valley Health Hospitals to restrict visiting hours. → Read More
Student dies in car crash
A Virginia man is dead after his car flipped in an overnight accident. → Read More
New surgical techniques make heart surgery less painful
A heart surgeon from Houston recently transferred to Winchester Medical Center (WMC) and is changing the way the hospital tackles heart valve disease. → Read More
Council president appointed voice of legislative opinion
The Winchester City Council agreed to allow the council president to be its voice regarding proposed legislation in the commonwealth. → Read More
Cork Street Tavern reopens after fire
Nearly two weeks after a fire ripped through three buildings in Winchester, one business has already reopened. → Read More
GOP gears up for Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday is next week in Virginia, and thousands of voters will come out to take part in electing the Democratic and Republican presidential nominee. → Read More
Liquor license at Shippensburg Sheetz questioned
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear an appeal to reverse a decision that allows a Sheetz in Shippensburg to have a liquor license. → Read More
Building costs exceed expectations by millions
Front Royal's town council is trying to determine the best plan of action for building a new police department, after learning their budget would have to expand by at least $2 million. → Read More
Senate to deliberate bill that would allow creation of drug courts
The Virginia Senate has a House bill that would give the Northern Shenandoah Valley legal authority to implement drug courts. → Read More
Couple rescues chickens abandoned at rest stop in freezing temperatures
A Winchester couple rescued a duo of a different breed from what could have been a deadly Valentine's day weekend. → Read More
Cat saved from fire, home 'severely damaged'
A home on Wayne Drive in Winchester was severely damaged in a fire Thursday morning, according to fire officials. → Read More
"Finders, keepers" for those who find unclaimed cash in Winchester
The city of Winchester is changing how it will deal with lost items that are brought to the police department. → Read More
Armed robbery highlights trend in theft
A Frederick County, Va. business lost a significant amount of money after being robbed at gunpoint on Monday night. → Read More
Students lift spirits of military families
A group of fourth graders on Garland Quarles Elementary School's (GQES) Destination Imagination team have spent the last 6 months using a service-learning project as a way to raise the spirits of military families. → Read More
Sheriff's office to invest in life-saving tool for all deputies
The Frederick County, Va. Sheriff's Office (FCSO) recently received grant money that will allow officials to buy tools to save lives. → Read More
Woman to pay back money received from letting people adopt sick puppies
A West Virginia woman, who brought puppies to Winchester for adoption while the dogs were sick, entered an Alford plea in Winchester Circuit Court on Wednesday. → Read More
Front Royal felon indicted on attempted murder charge
A Front Royal man was still recovering from gunshot wounds while his alleged shooter was indicted for attempted murder on Monday. → Read More
Changes made to proposed urban archery program
The town of Front Royal is continuing its efforts to implement an urban archery program to control the town's deer population. → Read More
Plans for $25 million condo complex, announced
Oakcrest Builders, based in Winchester, announced a $25 million building plan on Thursday that will make an area of the city more livable. → Read More