Rilyn Eischens
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Sheriff's office seeking 14-year-old runaway
McKenzie Brown was last seen on Nov. 10, 2019. → Read More
Sheriff's office seeking missing 27-year-old woman
Meghan Lynn Mitchell, 27, was last seen at 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 in Staunton. → Read More
Virginia college grads have more than $30,000 in student loan debt, report says
The report from the nonprofit Institute for College Access and Success found that nationwide, last year's college seniors graduated with 2% more average debt than the class of 2017. → Read More
Mary Baldwin University top-ranked among U.S. colleges for social mobility
A top Mary Baldwin administrator said the school's welcoming campus and faculty-student connections help students succeed. → Read More
After recycling changes, Staunton cafeterias phasing out plastic forks and other plastics
The shift was motivated by the changes in Staunton's recycling program. → Read More
Modified lockdown in Stuarts Draft area schools lifted
The schools went into lockdown in response to a community incident. → Read More
Waynesboro receives $100,000 in state grants to plan a community garden, expand health courses
The division was one of eleven across the state to receive grants for year-round or extended-year programs. → Read More
'This school is going to shine bright': Waynesboro school sees big results from new teaching strategies
The school's math SOL pass rate improved 26 percentage points last year. → Read More
Waynesboro man sentenced to prison for 2018 sexual assault
Michael Blair, 56, was set to face charges of rape and object sexual penetration by force in a jury trial Friday. → Read More
Five things to know about online breastmilk sharing
Online breastmilk sharing has become increasingly popular in recent years, as websites and social media pages dedicated to the practice make it easy for moms to connect with milk donors. → Read More
Online breastmilk sharing: Moms use social networks to fill healthcare gap despite risk
Across the Valley and the U.S., parents who struggle to provide breastmilk for their babies are turning to human milk donors for help — often through social media. → Read More
Waynesboro Schools tables proposed change to sick leave policy; will review other leave policies
The school division will review the sick leave policy, along with other leave policies. → Read More
Staunton man wins $1 million jackpot off scratcher
There are five remaining unclaimed $1 million prizes in this game. → Read More
Sheriff releases anonymous video questioning his honesty, claims smear campaign ahead of election
Smith is running for re-election against Neil Kester, a law enforcement veteran who also ran for the position in 2015. → Read More
Who are schools in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County named after?
Thirty-three local schools. Fourteen namesakes. → Read More
Police: Search for alleged suspect cause of Waynesboro school lockdowns
One person was arrested in connection with the incident. → Read More
Graduates of new Blue Ridge Community College program employed by cybersecurity firm
The graduates will work with Tiber Creek Consulting, Inc., which is opening an office in the same building as the college's Online Outpost in Waynesboro. → Read More
In-state student enrollment dropped at some Va. colleges, USA Today analysis shows
In line with national trends, some Virginia colleges and universities enrolled fewer in-state students in 2017 than in 2012, according to a USA Today data analysis. → Read More
Last year's SOL results are out. How did local school divisions perform?
Statewide, more than three-fourths of students passed tests in all five subject areas. → Read More
Staunton, Waynesboro schools expanding free meal programs
The divisions hope these programs will give even more kids access to quality nutrition. → Read More