Crystal Abbe Graham

1 week ago | augustafreepress.com | Crystal Abbe Graham

Buc-ee’s has announced plans for its grand opening in Rockingham County on June 30. The Mount Crawford location will be the first location in Virginia. The travel center will open its doors to the public on Monday, June 30, at 6 a.m.A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Local leaders attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony will include members of the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors as well as county staff.

1 week ago | augustafreepress.com | Crystal Abbe Graham

The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity is in a rebuilding mode, and in this crucial time, it may have found the perfect person to lead the organization forward. Brad Bryant has been named the executive director of the Staunton-based Habitat affiliate, and he’s banking on his reputation in the community and strong network to create a solid foundation for the future success of the nonprofit.

1 week ago | augustafreepress.com | Crystal Abbe Graham

In the middle of Pride Month, the Trump administration announced the elimination of LGBTQ+ services provided through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The closure for the LGBTQ+ specialized services program is effective July 17, according to a statement released Tuesday by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The administration said the move was to focus on “serving all help seekers.”National LGBTQ+ groups are asking Congress to intervene and prevent the shutdown.

1 week ago | augustafreepress.com | Crystal Abbe Graham

Nine members of a street gang have been indicted on charges of drug trafficking, attempted murder, firearms offenses and related charges, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The indictment alleges that the nine people are members of the Eastside Rollin 20s Crips, or RTC, gang, operating throughout the United States including in Washington and Northern Virginia. The names of the nine members were not released. It is unknown if the alleged gang members are in custody.

1 week ago | augustafreepress.com | Crystal Abbe Graham

An 88-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle on South Main Street in Harrisonburg around 10 a.m. this morning. The Harrisonburg resident was critically injured and transported to University of Virginia by AirCare. A Harrisonburg Police Department supervisor was on patrol in the 1500 block of South Main Street when they came upon the traffic crash involving the pedestrian. The vehicle involved, a four door Toyota Sedan, was being driven by 86-year-old woman from Rockingham County.