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4 days ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
Staunton City Schools is offering free summer meals to all children 18 and under. Meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis at various locations across Staunton and nearby areas. The program runs from June 2 to July 25 at most sites, with some variations. School is out, and free summer meals are in. Staunton City Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, offering complimentary meals to all children 18 years old and younger without discrimination, per a release from SCS.
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4 days ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
Project GROWS, a Shenandoah Valley nonprofit, completed a new solar energy system installation. The project was funded through a Power Purchase Agreement with SunSpots LLC and installed by Tiger Solar. The solar energy system will reduce Project GROWS' environmental footprint and lower its long-term energy costs.
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4 days ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
The RESIST! all-media art show opens June 6 at Art Hive in Staunton, Virginia, showcasing art as a form of protest and expression. Advocacy groups, including the Shenandoah LGBTQ Center and Staunton Democratic Committee, will be present. The exhibition aims to inspire creative expression and social change through art. Art and activism take center stage at RESIST!, an all-media group show opening on June 6 at the Art Hive in Staunton.
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5 days ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
Staunton's largest arts organizations face funding cuts from the National Endowment for the Arts. The cuts will impact free community concerts, youth programs, and accessibility services for the deaf and hard of hearing. The loss of funding creates uncertainty for the organizations, forcing them to seek alternative funding sources and potentially reduce programming.
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1 week ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
The Alpine Goat Brewery is hosting Rhythm & Brews on the Farm, an outdoor music festival, on May 31. The event features a diverse lineup of musical acts, including Appalachian country, honky tonk, and African American folk. The festival takes place at The Alpine Goat Brewery in Weyers Cave, Virginia, from noon to 10 p.m., with a $10 per car entry fee. Join The Alpine Goat Brewery on May 31 for a foot-stompin’, pint-sippin’ celebration of music, community, and craft at Rhythm & Brews on the Farm.
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1 week ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
A flood watch is in effect from this evening through late tonight for portions of north central Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Heavy rainfall from a slow-moving frontal system may cause flash flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are expected, with some areas potentially receiving up to 4 inches. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in effect May 30 from this evening through late tonight.
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1 week ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
Virginia health officials confirmed a second measles case in 2025, a teenager in the Northwest Region who recently traveled internationally. Potential exposure locations in Charlottesville include the airport, several stores, and UVA Health facilities between May 20-23. Individuals who were potentially exposed and are unvaccinated should contact their healthcare provider immediately. The Virginia Department of Health reported the state’s second measles case of the year on May 23.
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1 week ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
The Staunton Public Library's Summer Reading Game runs June 1-July 31, with a kickoff event May 30. The Waynesboro Walmart Neighborhood Market has reopened after renovations with upgraded amenities and a community mural. Staunton residents are invited to a Comprehensive Plan Update workshop on June 25 at Staunton High School. Wenonah Elementary's Genius Hour program partners with local organizations to offer diverse learning experiences for students.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
Four-year-old Lincoln Hines, a Greenville resident, has cancer and creating memories while working through his bucket list. A community parade is planned for Sunday to support Hines and his family. The “Parade of Love” starts at Riverheads High School at 3 p.m. and winds through Hull Hills. "It’s time to come together as a community and show just how much love and strength we can surround one of our bravest little fighters with," said Sheriff Donald L. Smith at the Augusta County Sheriff's Office.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsleader.com | Monique Calello
Monique CalelloOpening May 23, Vintage shop Heard and friends moves to its new location at 16 S. New St. in Staunton. Monique Calello/The News LeaderJeffrey James Placide, MacIntyre Ward and Cutter Chisnell on May 17, 20025. Chisnell and Placide, co-owners of Heard and friends, are opening their vintage and secondhand apparel shop May 23 at its new location 16 S. New St. in Staunton. Monique Calello/The News LeaderHeard and friends opens May 23 at its new location at 16 S. New St. in Staunton.
