Claire Mitzel
The News Leader
Staunton, VA, United States
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Augusta County supervisors nix militia idea, saying they don't have authority
A group of residents previously asked the supervisors to support a resolution for a voluntary muster call. → Read More
Citing existing low pay, city leaders signal interest in boosting teacher, staff pay
Staunton City Council and School Board previewed the upcoming budget season on Thursday during a joint work session. → Read More
Here's who's filed to run for Staunton City Council and School Board
So far, seven people have filed to run for local office. → Read More
UPDATE: One I-64 east lane re-opens after crash
Eastbound lanes were closed briefly on Friday evening while first responders cleared the roadway. → Read More
Downed power line traps driver in truck
Firefighters and the electric company worked to get the occupant out. The road was closed in the meantime. → Read More
Waynesboro Councilwoman Elzena Anderson resigns
Anderson's resignation comes just month before her term expires. → Read More
Waynesboro School Board members announce re-election plans
All three members whose seats are up for election plan to run again. → Read More
Bernie Sanders volunteer office opens this week in Staunton
Supporters hope the physical location will provide visibility for their candidate. → Read More
Amid low pay and 'inordinately high' staff turnover rates, Waynesboro contemplates new pay system
To tackle high turnover, Waynesboro City Council is mulling over a new pay system for city employees. → Read More
Reversing course, Waynesboro passes Constitutional City resolution
The resolution passed unanimously after council previously decided not to vote. → Read More
Using millions in city money for demolition and VDOT funds for roads, Staunton Crossing inches toward goals
The city hopes to ready the site to "Tier 4" status, which means it would be ready for development. → Read More
James Madison University industrial hemp study moves forward with contribution from Staunton
The project needed an additional $5,000 to apply for a matching grant. Augusta County declined to provide funding. → Read More
Late-night fire damages Augusta County garage
No one was injured, nor was the home near the detached garage damaged. → Read More
County moves forward with purchase of adjacent courthouse building, denies funding for hemp study
The courthouse project remains ongoing, and the schematic design phase for the new facility is about 75% complete. → Read More
Staunton City Council rejects councilwoman's bid for Second Amendment sanctuary meeting
Council voted 6–1 to not hold a public hearing about the topic. They voted 4–3 to bar the topic from future agendas. → Read More
I-81 multi-vehicle crash shuts down I-81 southbound lanes, leaves multiple injured
Sentara RMH Medical Center reported that it was treating six people who were injured. → Read More
County planning commission OKs Stuarts Draft small area plan, affordable senior housing project
The two projects will go before the Board of Supervisors for final approval on Jan. 22. → Read More
Live updates: Waynesboro Second Amendment meeting
The News Leader will be sharing live updates from the meeting. → Read More
Freshmen Shenandoah Valley delegates receive committee assignments
Dels. John Avoli and Chris Runion, both Republicans, were appointed to committees at the start of the General Assembly session. → Read More
Jennifer Lewis steps back from 2020 congressional election but announces 2022 campaign
Lewis, a Democrat, said she plans to step back for the 2020 election but return in 2022. → Read More