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Sports and education writer for The News Leader in Staunton, VA. D.C. sports fan.

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Message from Staunton City Schools:

β€œDue to the impending winter storm and the declared state of emergency, all SCS schools will be closed for students and staff tomorrow, 1/6/25. Stay safe!”

05.01.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Augusta County School Board voted unanimously to change meeting times from 7 pm to 6:30 pm for 2025.

03.01.2025 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

David Shiflett reelected as chair of the Augusta County School Board. Tim Swortzel reelected vice chair.

03.01.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"A good, old-fashioned Christmas show": ShenanArts producing "The Homecoming" for two weekends "The Homecoming," takes the audience back to 1933 Christmas Eve on a snowy night with a family waiting on their father to return.

β€œA good, old-fashioned Christmas show": ShenanArts producing "The Homecoming" for two weekends

www.newsleader.com/story/news/l...

02.12.2024 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Christmas parades are coming. Here's a list of when and where you can catch one. Here's a list of the Christmas parades throughout Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County and beyond.

Christmas parades are coming. Here's a list of when and where you can catch one.

www.newsleader.com/story/news/l...

29.11.2024 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bridgewater College Screamin' Eagles taking part in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade Before heading to Philadelphia, the marching band spent three days in New York City.

Bridgewater College Screamin' Eagles taking part in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade

www.newsleader.com/story/news/l...

27.11.2024 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Couple behind Latin Soul opening brand new Mediterranean restaurant in Staunton

www.newsleader.com/story/news/l...

27.11.2024 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Playoff preview: Riverheads looks to slow Strasburg; Buffalo Gap battles Brunswick The second round of the regional playoffs takes place Friday night with two Augusta County teams β€” Riverheads and Buffalo Gap β€” taking the field.

Playoff preview: Riverheads looks to slow Strasburg; Buffalo Gap battles Brunswick

www.newsleader.com/story/sports...

22.11.2024 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

New restaurants in Verona, Waynesboro; Daddy Mack's finds a home; Waynesboro florist closing

www.newsleader.com/story/news/l...

22.11.2024 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What Staunton-area restaurants are open on Thanksgiving? And which ones have to-go orders? A look at restaurants in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County that will be open on Thanksgiving Day. And the ones offering food to-go.

What Staunton-area restaurants are open on Thanksgiving? And which ones have to-go orders?

www.newsleader.com/story/news/l...

21.11.2024 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fort Defiance headed to state volleyball championship for first time in nearly 30 years A week after losing to Clarke County, Fort Defiance turned around and beat the Eagles in five sets, advancing to the state championship.

Fort Defiance headed to state volleyball championship for first time in nearly 30 years

www.newsleader.com/story/sports...

20.11.2024 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fort Defiance one win away from trip to volleyball state championship After a thrilling five-set win Saturday, Fort Defiance heads to Berryville Tuesday for a state semifinal match.

Fort Defiance one win away from trip to volleyball state championship

www.newsleader.com/story/sports...

19.11.2024 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Full WNBA lottery order:

No. 1: Wings
No. 2: Sparks
No. 3: Sky
No. 4: Mystics
No. 5: Valkyries
No. 6: Mystics
No. 7: Liberty
No. 8: Fever
No. 9: Storm
No. 10: Sky
No. 11: Lynx
No. 12: Mercury

17.11.2024 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Wilson Memorial senior improving following scary injury during Friday night football playoff game Will Piner's family said the Wilson Memorial senior has been released from the hospital after his injury Friday night during a football game.

Wilson Memorial senior improving following scary injury during Friday night football playoff game

www.newsleader.com/story/sports...

16.11.2024 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fort Defiance rallies to beat Bruton in state volleyball tournament Fort Defiance hasn't been to the state championship game since 1995. They'll have a chance to get back after rallying for a win Saturday.

Fort Defiance rallies to beat Bruton in state volleyball tournament

www.newsleader.com/story/sports...

16.11.2024 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Late drive, two-point conversion helps Riverheads win thriller in playoff opener Friday night

www.newsleader.com/story/sports...

16.11.2024 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jayden Daniels says he’s fine. His performances tell a different story. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels hasn’t looked like himself, and there are no easy answers.

He says he's not hurt but ... he's got to be hurt, right? www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/...

15.11.2024 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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River City Bread Basket partners with DuPont Community Credit Union for holiday food drive You can find cans to donate food items at DuPont Community Credit Union in Waynesboro and Stuarts Draft. Food collected goes to River City Bread Basket.

Waynesboro’s River City Bread Basket partners with DuPont Community Credit Union for holiday food drive

www.newsleader.com/story/news/l...

15.11.2024 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Carolina women play UConn tonight. I don’t see them winning but hopefully can hang close. I’m torn. Love the Heels but also love Paige Bueckers.

15.11.2024 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Saquon Barkley has put up 1,347 scrimmage yards this season, with 198 total yards and 2 TDs against the Commanders.

Is it time to put him in the MVP conversation?

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

15.11.2024 04:26 β€” πŸ‘ 192    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 3
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Fort Defiance's Payton Miller, Wilson's Parker Baucom have friendly competition in athlete of the week voting In what was probably a first for the athlete of the week poll, the top two finishers are dating one another. See which one took home bragging rights.

Fort Defiance's Payton Miller, Wilson's Parker Baucom have friendly competition in athlete of the week voting

www.newsleader.com/story/sports...

14.11.2024 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Department of Justice isn't within 100 feet of a school, is it?

13.11.2024 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4553    πŸ” 919    πŸ’¬ 87    πŸ“Œ 45
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Playoff preview: High school football postseason starts Friday night Six Shenandoah District schools begin win-or-go-home season as football playoffs start Friday night. Here's a look at the games.

Football playoffs in Virginia start Friday. Here's a look at the Shenandoah District teams taking the field for the postseason.

14.11.2024 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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