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Computer Outage That Shut Virginia DMV Offices is Fixed

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles says a computer outage that forced the agency to close its customer service centers has been repaired.

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Advocate Raising Suicide Awareness in Shenandoah Valley Video included

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A local advocate for suicide awareness has organized a variety of events to get people talking in the Shenandoah Valley.

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Nexus Files Lawsuit Against Augusta County Leaders

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Nexus, one of Augusta County’s newest employers, is filing a million dollar lawsuit against the county over alleged racism and intimidation.

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New National Rankings Released for Hospitals Video included

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New national rankings show just how well hospitals fair with keeping patients safe, and some hospitals in central Virginia have improved. 

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Waynesboro Police Arrest 4 on Drug Charges

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The Waynesboro Police Department says it has made several drug arrests recently utilizing its two prong offensive on the sale and use of illicit drugs in the community.   

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Hiring Underway for New Neighborhood Market in Waynesboro

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Waynesboro's newest Wal-Mart is looking for employees to help get things off the ground. The smaller “neighborhood market" store on West Broad street is hiring for 95 new positions.

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Kroger Union Workers Vote to Reject Contract, Authorize Strike Video included

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Unionized Kroger employees could soon be hitting the picket lines.  Wednesday Kroger union employees rejected the grocery giant's latest contract offer and voted to authorize a strike. 

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Man Involved in Big Waynesboro Cocaine Bust Takes Plea Deal

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Kelvin Sease, the man behind the biggest cocaine bust in Waynesboro, will only serve a year behind bars.

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Professor Running to Raise Blue Ridge Parkway Awareness Video included

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Updated: May 17, 2016 06:28 PM

A 59-year-old professor's more than 400 mile long journey to bring awareness to the Blue Ridge Parkway started on Afton Mountain Tuesday.

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Waynesboro Furniture Store to Close

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After 57 years a furniture store on East Broad Street in Waynesboro is closing its doors.

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Gov. McAuliffe Signs Bill Adding Computer Science to SOL Tests Video included

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Monday, Governor Terry McAuliffe signed a bill that focuses on computer science in Virginia classrooms into law and a robot helped him do it.

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WPD: Assistance Needed to Identify Booze Bandits

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Waynesboro police are asking for the public's help with identify two suspects involved in a theft of merchandise from a local business.

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Colleges Announced for Pell Dual Enrollment Program

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Thousands of low-income students in nearly two dozen states will soon be able get federal grants to take college courses while still in high school, part of a program the Obama administration plans to begin this summer.

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City of Staunton Honors Police Officers Video included

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The city of Staunton is painting the town blue to pay tribute to the men and women who work in law enforcement.      

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Park Officials: Rocky Mount 2016 Fire is Out

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At 10,326 acres, the Rocky Mount 2016 Fire was the second largest in Shenandoah National Park’s history. The fire, which is believed to have been human-caused, was first discovered on April 16.

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Nexus Opens New Facility in Augusta County Video included

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A company that helps immigrants across the country navigate the legal system now is headquartered in the Shenandoah Valley.

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Charlottesville, Albemarle Co. Kroger Employees May Strike Video included

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Thousands of Kroger employees could soon go on strike. The potential strike would include folks who work at store's in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Waynesboro and Harrisonburg.

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McAuliffe Visits Brewery, Discusses Virginia Economy Video included

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Governor Terry McAuliffe met with business owners on Friday in the Shenandoah Valley, to talk about the economy and have a craft beer. 

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Augusta County Hopeful to Reach Agreement to Rezone Farmland Video included

Updated: May 11, 2016 05:44 PM

Augusta County is looking to strike a deal with a landowner to rezone hundreds of acres of farmland in Weyers Cave to attract a big industrial company to the Shenandoah Valley.

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Augusta Co. Supervisors Vote to Petition for Courthouse Referendum Video included

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The Augusta County Board of Supervisors is considering allowing voters to decide whether to move the county seat and courts out of Staunton.

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Grand Jury to Hear Case Against Crimora Man Charged with Murder

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A 2003 murder case is going before an Augusta County grand jury later this month. Charles Melvin Spencer is charged with killing his wife Jo Ann.

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Court Allows Advancement of Lawsuit Against Waynesboro Police Officers Video included

Updated: May 10, 2016 03:37 PM

An appeals court has given attorneys the green light to move forward with a federal lawsuit against Waynesboro police officers on behalf of a disabled man.

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Augusta Co. Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help in Shell Burglary Investigation

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The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is looking for your help with the investigation into a burglary that happened at the Shell Gas Station in Greenville. 

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Wildlife Center of Virginia Talks About Dealing With Black Bears Video included

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Experts at the Wildlife Center of Virginia are already caring for bear cubs and want you to know what to do when you cross one. 

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