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WEBFootball: Staunton's defense, along with McCauley and Geffrard, lead Storm in win. Staunton hosted Stuarts Draft in football: Photos Verona Starbucks now open: Photos High school football schedule, scores: Week 5 Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for…. Shenandoah District football preview: Wilson at….
Obituaries in Staunton, VA | The News Leader
WEBPhillip Russell Ware Anderson. Age 71. Staunton, VA. Phillip Russell Ware Anderson, 71, of Staunton, VA passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his sisters home in Grottoes, VA. He was born on January 18, 1953 and was a son of the late... Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service in Grottoes.
Obituaries in Staunton, VA | The News Leader
WEBMichael Allen "Mike" Cary. Age 67. Staunton, VA. Michael Allen “Mike” Cary, 67, of Pleasant View Road, Staunton, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Cary was born in Staunton, Virginia on January 28, 1957, a son of the... Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.
New DNA study on Melungeons attempts to separate truth from …
WEBMar 8, 2021 · Now a new DNA study in the Journal of Genetic Genealogy attempts to separate truth from oral tradition and wishful thinking. The study found the truth to be somewhat less exotic: Genetic evidence shows that the families historically called Melungeons are the offspring of sub-Saharan African men and white women of northern or central European ...
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WEBRaise for Staunton council? Affidavit: Stuarts Draft man nabbed in online sting operation Several familiar faces enter three Waynesboro council races Queen City Mischief & Magic: What you need to know. Local news from Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County, Virginia | newsleader.com.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin issues symbolic 'election security' order
WEBAug 9, 2024 · 5:39. In a largely symbolic move, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on Wednesday to codify “election security measures” with the aim of protecting “legal voters and accurate counts” ahead of November’s hotly contested presidential election. Youngkin’s Executive Order 35 codifies the use of paper ballots in ...
News Leader's biggest stories of 2023
WEBJan 5, 2024 · Griffin's win did cause a major shakeup, however, when she beat six-term incumbent and School Board Chair Nick Collins, ending his 24 years on the board. From in-depth reporting on local government to breaking news and murder trials, from wildfire smoke to fiery moments at the county board meetings, 2023 had lots of big stories.
3,400 COVID vaccines for 300,000 in Central Shenandoah Health …
WEBJan 26, 2021 · For the next four to six weeks, Central Shenandoah Health District is expecting an average weekly allotment of 3,400 vaccines, said Laura Lee Wight, CSHD's population health community coordinator. "At the health district and at the state level, we're experiencing a pretty significant limited availability of the COVID-19 vaccine," said Wight.
Area reacts to proposed name change of Stonewall Jackson Hotel
WEBJun 17, 2020 · Stonewall Jackson Hotel is owned by Crestline Hotels, who also manages many hotels nationwide. Tuesday, the hotel released it would be changing its name. The group silently protesting said it would continue to be outside the hotel each day. The social post by The News Leader had more than 100 comments by …
Virginia marijuana legalization: What to know and what's next
WEBDec 8, 2021 · As of July 1, 2021, adults 21 years old and older are legally permitted to grow up to four marijuana plants per household for personal use but thanks to half-baked legislation no one can legally purchase the seeds or clone plants in the state to do so. "I guess we’re kind of half-pregnant," said Republican Del. Glenn Davis of Virginia Beach.