The Winchester Star (Winchester, VA)

The Winchester Star is a daily publication, available from Monday to Saturday mornings, located in Winchester, Virginia. It provides coverage of the Shenandoah Valley region. Readers can opt for either a physical copy or a downloadable version of the newspaper.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#164853

United States

#33323

News and Media

#1506

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

White Post residents to Clarke County planners: Let village stay rural

1 day ago | winchesterstar.com | Mickey Powell

BOYCE — Monday night, White Post residents overwhelmingly told Clarke County planners they want their village to remain rural and peaceful, with little to no development. About 70 people took part in a public meeting at the Boyce Volunteer Fire Company's Social Hall to give the planners input into developing a Rural Lands Plan for the county.
Interacting with people who have dementia can be complex. A new program teaches the basics.

2 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Tabitha Reeves

WINCHESTER — One day, “Dementia Friendly” stickers will be in the windows of the shops, restaurants, medical practices and other buildings of the Northern Shenandoah Valley that understand how to best interact with a visitor who has dementia. That’s thanks to a new local initiative, Dementia Friendly Blue Ridge, which will soon bring the dementia “dos and don’ts” to various sectors of the community. “It’s highly needed,” DementiaMatters Executive Director Sue Vantine said.
Clarke tops Central in girls' soccer

2 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Tommy Keeler Jr.

WOODSTOCK – Clarke County High School girls' soccer coach Ray Hawkins was a little concerned how his team would play on Monday, but his team put his fears to rest. The Eagles came out strong early and beat Central 3-1 in a big Bull Run District contest, which was played in the rain the majority of the match. Clarke County (3-5, 3-0 district) completed a season sweep of the Falcons (6-2, 4-2). “It was a real solid team effort,” said Hawkins, whose team last played on April 8.
Clarke County encourages residents, others to Take a Hike!

2 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Mickey Powell

BERRYVILLE — The Clarke County Conservation Easement Authority (CEA) wants you to take a hike. Literally. It has developed a flier titled “Take a Hike!” detailing a dozen trails — at locations both in and near the county — for people with varying levels of hiking skills. The trails range from short, flat ones that are easy to traverse to paths that are longer and more challenging. Accompanying the details is a map showing where the trails are located. Some of the trails are well-known.
Rich Lowry: The shots that changed the world

2 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Rich Lowry

The iconic Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem "Paul Revere's Ride" begins, "Listen, my children ..."And, sure enough, we have long told our kids and ourselves of the cinematic events in April 1775, when the famous silversmith warned the countryside of approaching British troops and the American Revolution kicked off in earnest.
A balloon store has floated into Winchester

2 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Tabitha Reeves

WINCHESTER — If Party City shuttering burst your balloon, you’ll be delighted to hear that a new balloon store has recently floated into Winchester. Balloon Queens opened its doors in early April on South Braddock Street across from Handley High School, boasting an inventory of birthday, retirement, graduation, holiday, baby shower and miscellaneous balloons, displayed in an organized fashion against the brightly colored walls of a newly renovated space.
Pope’s death launches period of prayer in Winchester and around the world

3 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Tabitha Reeves

WINCHESTER — The death of Pope Francis early Monday morning sent Catholic communities around the world into a period of prayer and mourning, and Winchester’s Catholic church wasted no time in joining the global response. At Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, the flags were lowered to half-mast, an image of the pontiff was placed in the sanctuary — draped in black cloth and surrounded by candles — and black funeral bunting was hung outside the church at 130 Keating Drive.
Berryville expansion resolution concerns Clarke County supervisor

3 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Mickey Powell

BERRYVILLE — Berryville Town Council is looking to expand the town's boundaries in hopes of boosting the local tax base. At least one member of the Clarke County Board of Supervisors is concerned, based on a resolution the council adopted during its April 8 meeting. The resolution asks the Berryville Area Development Authority (BADA) to recommend amendments to the Berryville Area Plan (BAP).
Old Town Winchester voted among best main streets in nation

4 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Tabitha Reeves

WINCHESTER — The historic walking mall and nearby streets of Old Town Winchester have ranked in a nationwide poll of America’s best main streets. In the USA Today 10Best competition for main street districts, Old Town Winchester — which includes the primary and secondary tax districts around the Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall — gained the No. 9 ranking. Winchester's was the only Virginia location to make the list.
Exotic, common and award-winning orchids delight at annual show

4 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Tabitha Reeves

WINCHESTER — The blooms and blossoms for sale and for show at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) weren’t your average grocery store orchids. At the annual Orchid Show and Sale hosted by the Lord Fairfax Orchid Society, jungle-like displays boasted flowers in vibrant shades, complete with dangling moss and trickling water. “I’ve never seen any [orchids] like that,” said Jennifer Shye of Strasburg as she perused the display.