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Augusta County makes final decision on quarry, withdrawing set back limit amendment
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - After months of talks with residents and the county, the final decision on a quarry in Stuarts Draft was made Wednesday night at the Augusta County Board of Supervisors meeting. The ordinance amendment included changing the setback limit of the quarry from 200 to 500...
Augusta County wins FOIA Circuit lawsuit reconsideration, March 20 recording remains private
This story is part of our ongoing coverage of the March 20 Augusta County Board of Supervisors closed session and its continuing effects on the county. To catch up from the beginning, click here. STAUNTON – Since the last opinion, the Augusta County Circuit Court has completed reversed course on releasing the March 20 closed session recording. ...
Virginia State Police ID man killed in fiery Augusta County crash
AUGUSTA COUNTY — Virginia State Police on Tuesday identified a man who was killed last week in a fiery three-vehicle crash in Augusta County. The crash took place the afternoon of March 20 when police said a Jeep Wrangler was southbound on Little Calf Pasture Highway (U.S. 42) when it crossed the center line and struck a dump truck headed in the opposite direction. The Jeep then hit a ditch and caught fire, police said. A second dump truck was unable to avoid the crash scene and struck the first dump truck.
Augusta supervisors place body cameras for sheriff's office in preliminary budget
VERONA – “If it was up to me, I’d just wade right on into the sheriff’s office because we know it’s a controversy. Let’s get it over with.”. Augusta County Supervisor Gerald Garber spoke up around the one hour, twenty-minute mark of the Board of Supervisors budget working session on Monday. County Administrator Timothy Fitzgerald asked the room how they wanted to work their way through the budgets. At first, the silent consensus was line by line. Instead, Garber pushed to begin with the big question.
Charged in 2023 hit-and-run death, Fishersville man pleads not guilty
STAUNTON — A man charged in a fatal 2023 hit-and-run in Augusta County pleaded not guilty Tuesday in circuit court during his arraignment. The fatal hit-and-run was investigated for several months until the suspect was indicted by the Augusta County grand jury in January. James D. Cason, 69, of...
Odd clouds seen in the Valley Tuesday
STUARTS DRAFT, Va. (WHSV) - Check out these cool and unique clouds spotted Tuesday evening in Stuarts Draft. Rarely are they this defined. Thanks to Melissa Ervine for sending this photo in. Kelvin-Helmholtz. From time to time we do see some pretty unique clouds across the area. Have you ever...
Gypsy Hill Park stream restoration project underway
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Contractors and construction workers will clear trees and repair the stream bank in Gypsy Hill Park starting on Wednesday, March 27. The project was proposed and planned in 2018 and was originally slated to begin work in 2020, but a global pandemic and two disastrous floods set the city back a few years. Now, the city can start construction and make the park a safer and more enjoyable place for people.
Man in Augusta County charged with cruelty after infant found almost drowned
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been charged with cruelty and injury to children after an infant was found almost drowned at a residence in Augusta County on March 21. The sheriff says around 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, a call...
Altavista's Emma Greer signs with EMU volleyball
ALTAVISTA, Va. (WSET) — From a Colonel to a Royal!. Altavista's Emma Greer signed her collegiate commitment this week, and will take her volleyball talents to the Eastern Mennonite Royals of the ODAC. Greer finished her career in Altavista as a member of the 2023 Class 1 state runners...
Harrisonburg Police Department making progress on staffing
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Like many law enforcement agencies around the country, the Harrisonburg Police Department has dealt with understaffing in the years since the COVID pandemic. While HPD still isn’t fully staffed, it’s in a better position now than it has been in recent years. WHSV spoke...
Easter memories and the importance of ritual: column
My paternal grandmother was concerned that I had attended far too many funerals for one so young. She wanted me to have other experiences so she took me on the train from High Point, N.C., where we lived, to Greensboro. I don’t remember how we got home. Did someone pick us up in a car? All I remember was the passenger who had a germ phobia and wiped down her seat and put a handkerchief between her hand and anything it touched. I was fascinated. We were told she was the widow of a railroad employee and could ride for free anytime she chose.
All employees get a 4% pay raise: Augusta County School Board approves upcoming budget
VERONA – Free lunches for all students and a 4% pay raise are both expected this coming school year for Augusta County students, but the Augusta County School Board only has to pay for one of them. Where's the money going, and what got cut?. Each year, school districts...
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