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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.
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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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 ...
Staunton newspaper: One day a week moving to e-Edition format
WEBJan 12, 2022 · The Saturday digital replica, or e-Edition, will have the same look and news as the printed newspaper. The digital format also has some additional features, such as the ability to clip and share articles with friends and family and adjust the text size. In addition, subscribers of The News Leader will now have access to the USA TODAY Network ...
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.
Virginia poll shows Harris with narrow but improved lead over …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · 0:04. 3:03. The first Virginia-specific poll to be released since Vice President Kamala Harris stepped into the top of the ticket shows the Democratic nominee with a slim lead over former President Donald Trump. The poll, conducted by Roanoke College, showed Harris leading Trump by 3%. The Vice President holds that lead over the former ...
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 ...
COVID cases shut down Wayne Hills Preschool in Waynesboro
WEBAug 22, 2024 · WAYNESBORO — COVID has shut down a local school through the end of this week. Waynesboro Public Schools announced that Wayne Hills Preschool Center will be closed through Friday due to the number of staff who have tested positive for COVID-19. "We are unable to maintain a safe environment without adequate staffing," the …