The News Virginian

The News Virginian is a publication that belongs to Lee Enterprises. It caters to the communities of Waynesboro and Staunton in Virginia, along with the counties of Augusta and Nelson.

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Trump invokes 18th century law to declare invasion by gangs and speed deportations

Mar 15, 2025 | newsvirginian.com | Nicholas Riccardi |Will Weissert

Claiming the United States was being invaded by a Venezuelan gang, President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a sweeping wartime authority that allows the president broader leeway on policy and executive action to speed up mass deportations of people - potentially pushing his promised crackdown on immigration into higher gear. Trump's declaration targets Tren de Aragua, contending it is a hostile force acting at the behest of Venezuela's government.
Virginia High School League state basketball championships; Day 3

Mar 15, 2025 | newsvirginian.com | Mike Kropf
Virginia High School League state basketball championships; Day 2

Mar 14, 2025 | newsvirginian.com | Margo Wagner
Judge to temporarily block Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID workers on leave

Feb 8, 2025 | newsvirginian.com | Ellen Knickmeyer

WASHINGTON - A federal judge dealt President Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk their first big setback Friday in their dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development, saying he will order a temporary halt to plans to pull thousands of agency staffers off the job. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, who was nominated by Trump, sided with two federal employee associations in agreeing to a pause in plans to put 2,200 employees on paid leave as of midnight Friday.
New Indian eatery opens in former Waynesboro watering hole

Dec 30, 2024 | newsvirginian.com | Bob Stuart

Waynesboro already boasts Mexican, Italian, American and Asian eateries, so Royal India Palace is a unique find for many local diners.
Firefighters battling blaze in St. Mary's Wilderness

Dec 6, 2024 | newsvirginian.com | Allison Brophy Champion

Firefighters are battling a blaze in St. Mary's Wilderness in Augusta County, part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. No evacuations have been ordered in the surrounding area, but residents have been warned they should expect to see and smell smoke for the next several days while crews work to contain the fire. Multiple trails passing through the area are closed.
Cups, saucers not from famed Wedgwood factory

Nov 19, 2023 | newsvirginian.com | Helaine Fendelman

Dear Helaine and Joe: My husband and I received two Wedgwood cups and saucers as wedding gifts - one set with Mr. Pickwick on them and the other with Mr. Micawber. There is a No. 637 stamped into the bottom of each saucer. We would like to sell these but cannot find comparable pieces. Any information about them would be appreciated. Thank you. - M. C., Leander, TexasDear M.C.: Oh! What a tangled web we weave.
22 plants that can attract butterflies

Aug 13, 2023 | newsvirginian.com | Emily Sherman

The plants on this list encourage butterflies to reproduce, lay their eggs, and make a home in your garden.
Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it's still considered safe

Jul 15, 2023 | newsvirginian.com | Maria Cheng |JoNel Aleccia
5 strategies for wasting less food in the kitchen (starting with that shopping list)

Jul 15, 2023 | newsvirginian.com | Katie Workman