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Local students earn academic, leadership and athletic honors
Students from Winchester, Front Royal, Stephens City, Stephenson, Middletown, Clear Brook and Lake Frederick were recognized by colleges and universities for academic achievement, leadership awards, athletic honors, graduation milestones and honor society membership.
SAR chapter and Tree Stewards plant Liberty Tree at Lions Community Park
SAR chapter and Tree Stewards plant Liberty Tree for America’s 250th.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s Summer Food Service Program begins
Hundreds of area children receive nutritious food every week during summer break through USDA program.
U.S. Supreme Court leaves Virginia congressional map unchanged for now
U.S. Supreme Court declines to revive Virginia redistricting amendment before 2026 elections
Assault firearm ban signed into law
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation making it illegal to import, sell, manufacture, purchase or transfer assault firearms and certain high-capacity magazines in the commonwealth beginning July 1.
Spanberger vetoes bargaining legislation
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation Thursday that would have expanded collective bargaining rights for Virginia public employees.
Samuels Public Library Adult Programming-May 2026
You can find and register for all library events on our website, www.samuelslibrary.net.
The Power of Change benefits 40 nonprofits
Currently, more than 37,000 member-owners participate by rounding up their electric bill to the next whole dollar.
REC Lineworkers to Compete at 2026 Gaff-n-Go Rodeo
Gaff-n-Go brings together lineworkers from across the region and beyond to compete in traditional lineworker tasks.
Labor, localities split on bargaining bills
Virginia labor unions and local government leaders are pressuring Gov. Abigail Spanberger over legislation expanding collective bargaining rights for public employees.
