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WEBVote for the athlete of the week in Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro Volleyball roundup: Fort Defiance, Buffalo Gap in action Monday night Cross County: Fort's Blosser, Waynesboro's Rowe win Augusta Invitational More in Sports. Winning numbers for Sept. 17 Mega Millions: $31 million jackpot Presidential betting odds: Harris maintains ...
Obituaries in Staunton, VA | The News Leader
WEBLerty Edward Humphries. Age 82. Staunton, VA. Lerty Edward Humphries, 82, of Staunton, VA, died Friday, August 30, 2024 at his home. Born on August 4, 1942 a son of the late Ruby Spitzer Humphries and Raymond Edward Humphries. He attended Lexington... Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.
Obituaries in Staunton, VA | The News Leader
WEBKaren Estelle Napotnik Toomy. Age 82. Waynesboro, VA. Karen Estelle Napotnik Toomy, 82, of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away on August 7, 2024. Born on September 26, 1941, in Richmond, Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of Leopold and Gertrude Estelle Berkebile Napotnik. Karen graduated... McDow Funeral Home.
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WEBNews. Elections. History. Virginia Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Night results for September 16, 2024. Bee keeping in Staunton? Preschool paleontology? THE AGENDA Ex-teacher pleads not guilty in Augusta County to over 50 child sex abuse, porn charges Sheriff said no threat to Wilson Memorial High School following investigation 35th African-American ...
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 ...
Democratic National Convention: Meet the delegates from Virginia
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Virginia’s Democratic delegates are headed to Chicago next week to back Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the Democratic National Convention, after Harris secured the votes needed to become the nominee in early August.. Virginia will send 119 delegates and eight alternates to Chicago for the national convention kicking off on Monday.
Three dead in Nelson County crashes - The News Leader
WEBAug 20, 2024 · NELSON COUNTY — Three people were killed over the weekend in separate crashes in Nelson County, Virginia State Police said. On Saturday night, two women were killed in a crash with a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia on U.S. 29 at the intersection of Irish Road in Nelson County, police said. The Freightliner was heading north when it struck a 2011 ...
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.
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.
Country music greats remember the Statler Brothers' Harold Reid
WEBApr 27, 2020 · Reid died Friday night at his Staunton home. The 80-year-old was one of the founding members of the Statler Brothers, who have been inducted to both the Country Music and Gospel Music halls of fame. The Statlers are one of the most awarded acts in country music history. “I was always very fond of Harold,” Sheppard said, “Because of not ...