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3 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Monique Calello
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood watch starting 8 p.m. tonight through 8 p.m. tomorrow night, May 12-13, for the following areas:WHERE: Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene and Nelson. In northwest Virginia, Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren. In western Virginia, Augusta and Rockingham.
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3 days ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
The Waynesboro Farmers Market opens for the season on May 10th at Constitution Park Pavilion. Shenandoah National Park's concessions contract is canceled and will be re-solicited. Senators Warner and Kaine introduce bills to protect wilderness areas in Virginia. Tour the Town event returns to Waynesboro on May 28th.
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3 days ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
The Heifetz International Music Institute's 29th season will feature 63 concerts and events, marking its 13th anniversary in Staunton, Virginia. 160 students from 14 countries will participate in an intensive program including instrumental studies and performance training. Performances will take place at various venues, including the Forbes Center, Blackfriars Playhouse, and Francis Auditorium.
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1 week ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
The study aims to address crash hot spots and barriers for pedestrians and cyclists. Public input is sought through an online survey available until May 19, with results informing potential improvement recommendations. The study is part of the Project Pipeline program and is expected to be completed by summer 2026.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Monique Calello
The Virginia Department of Transportation, in partnership with the City of Waynesboro, is seeking feedback to support a transportation study assessing potential solutions on Route 340 (P Buckley Moss Drive/Rosser Avenue) between Grandview Drive and Northgate Avenue, per a press release from VDOT's Staunton District. This study will focus on developing recommendations to address safety, operations and multimodal needs.
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1 week ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
Staunton City Schools purchased the former Guy C. Eavers Excavating Corp. property for $1.6 million to consolidate its transportation and maintenance departments. The new 7.5-acre property with 325,000 square feet of building space will require an additional $30 million in renovations, currently unfunded, to become a fully operational center. Staunton City Schools has reached a major milestone in modernizing its physical plant by acquiring the former Guy C. Eavers Excavating Corp.
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1 week ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
A real-world study from UVA Health Children's Hospital has shown that early peanut oral immunotherapy (epOIT) is safe and effective in desensitizing young children to peanuts. 27 children completed the study, with all able to tolerate a daily maintenance dose of peanut protein and eight able to freely eat peanuts after a food challenge. The study supports the idea that earlier intervention for peanut allergies leads to better desensitization.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
Virginians are encouraged to obtain a certified birth certificate copy before applying for a REAL ID. Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID or other federally approved ID will be required for domestic flights and access to secure federal facilities. Applicants can begin the REAL ID application process online and should check the DMV website for required documents.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
Construction on the Staunton Library terrace will begin in May, funded by a generous estate gift. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on May 6 at 2 p.m., and a grand opening will follow later in the year. The terrace will provide seating, event space, and an accessible path. The Friends of the Staunton Library announced that construction on their terrace project will begin in May, according to a press release from the City of Staunton.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
The Virginia Street Arts Festival returns to Waynesboro May 17-18, featuring muralists, interactive exhibits, and community art projects. Three muralists, Jesse Jentzen, Humble, and Andrew Davis, will create new works of art live during the festival. Free guided and self-guided tours of Waynesboro's street art scene will be available throughout the festival.
