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Have questions for your candidates? The News Leader wants to hear them.
Do you have any questions for your local candidates? The News Leader's staff is in the early stages of planning candidate forums for the upcoming House of Delegates race in districts 35 and 36, the Augusta County School Board and the Augusta County Board of Supervisors. Currently, the plan includes a forum for each race, but this could change as candidate scheduling allows. Ahead of the forum, The News Leader staff is calling for readers to submit any questions they might have for the three races. Please send any questions or thoughts about what you'd like to learn from the candidates to STA-LOCALNEWS@ The races, and candidates, include: Augusta County Board of Supervisors, Beverley Manor District – Stephen J. Grepps Sr. Augusta County Board of Supervisors, Middle River District – Gerald W. Garber Augusta County Board of Supervisors, Beverley Manor District – Independent Tracy C. Pyles Jr., Republican Chris S. Kincheloe Augusta County School Board, Beverley Manor District – Daniel H. Whitmire, G. L. "Butch" Wells, Dan J. Ferraro Augusta County School Board, Middle River District – David R. Shiflett Augusta County School Board, Pastures District – Timothy M. "Timmy" Simmons, John L. Ocheltree, Jr. House of Delegates District 35 – Republican Chris S. Runion, Democrat Jena L. Crisler House of Delegates District 36 – Democrat Makayla R. Venable, Republican Ellen. H. Campbell More: Project GROWS' youth leadership program has been 'heart changing' for some area teens More: Two Waynesboro police officers indicted amid allegations they assaulted fellow cop Lyra Bordelon (she/her) is the public transparency and justice reporter at The News Leader. Do you have a story tip or feedback? It's welcome through email to lbordelon@ Subscribe to us at This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Submit questions ahead of planned candidate forums from The News Leader Solve the daily Crossword
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15-07-2025
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Kitchen fire reported at Valley Mission in Staunton
STAUNTON – A grease fire interrupted operations at the Valley Mission in Staunton on July 15. Staunton fire and police personnel responded to the shelter, located at 1513 W. Beverley St., at about 9 a.m. Susan Richardson, executive director at the Mission, said she was "very grateful" the small kitchen fire didn't spread. Richardson said the fire was caused by overflow grease. The kitchen will remain operational, but Richardson said because they will have to clean up residue from fire extinguishers that were used to snuff the fire, lunch was being delivered. "We are ordering subs for lunch to address the lunch prep that was affected by the chemicals," Richardson said in an email the The News Leader. Normal operations were expected to resume following lunch, she said. More: National Weather Service Flood Watch issued July 15 for Nelson, Albemarle and Augusta counties More: Decades-old church paperwork leads to convictions against Stuarts Draft man Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Kitchen fire reported at Valley Mission in Staunton
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23-06-2025
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VSP: Pedestrian hit by vehicle, killed in Rockingham County
Virginia State Police said a pedestrian was killed in Rockingham County the evening of June 18. Police said the incident took place at about 9 p.m. on South Valley Pike. The driver of a 2012 Volkswagen "could not avoid a pedestrian walking in the right travel lane," police said. The pedestrian, who was not wearing reflective clothing, died at the scene. The victim was not identified. Additional information was not made available. More: Juneteenth celebration comes to Staunton More: Waynesboro woman charged with manslaughter has case sent to grand jury Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: VSP: Pedestrian hit by vehicle, killed in Rockingham County
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16-06-2025
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Augusta County pursuit ends on I-81, Harrisonburg man facing several charges
A Harrisonburg man who was reportedly in a pursuit that involved the Augusta County Sheriff's Office and Virginia State Police, resulting in a crash on Interstate 81, is in custody and facing several charges. Jamie C. Whitesel, 37, is charged with felony eluding, felony assault on a law enforcement officer, driving under the influence, reckless driving, driving while suspended, driving while revoked, illegal use of a crossover, and an unsafe lane change. Whitesel is being held at Middle River Regional Jail in Verona. The incident took place shortly before 5 p.m. on June 15. According to Virginia State Police, a state trooper was alerted to a van, possibly stolen, that was headed north on U.S. 11 in Verona. The driver reportedly refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated near the intersection of Va. 612 and U.S. 11, a press release said. The van entered I-81 southbound, where Augusta County deputies deployed spike strips, deflating the van's driver's side rear tire at the 225 mile-marker. The suspect continued to drive and reportedly used the crossover at the 223 mile marker, nearly striking a northbound tractor-trailer before being involved in a collision with a second tractor-trailer, the release said. The collision deflated a front tire, bringing the van to a halt. Whitesel reportedly attempted to flee on foot before he was taken into custody, police said. The incident remains under investigation. More: Play All Day VA, Relay for Shea House, Memory Cafes and safe swimming tips: THE DIGEST More: Waynesboro doctors convicted in theft of mink coat from country club Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Augusta County pursuit ends on I-81, suspect jailed
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10-06-2025
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Sweet Addie's asking for community input as it chooses new logo for Staunton waffle shop
Bessy Peralta and Jeff Coffey have owned Sweet Addie's in downtown Staunton for a year now, purchasing the business from its previous owner. The couple said there have been a few rough patches in that year, including a slow winter season, but now that summer is almost here and business has picked up, Peralta and Coffey want to do something fun for the community. The idea is to create a new logo and they're involving their customers in the process. "Sweet Addie's is part of the community," Peralta said of the gourmet waffle eatery. "It's like everybody knows Sweet Addie's. So we want the people to give their opinions. They can show their imagination." The couple will be holding a logo contest, asking people to submit their designs. The logo design can be drawn on paper or sent as a digital file. Include your name, phone number and email address. Digital files can be sent to sweetaddiesstaunton@ Entries can also be dropped off at Sweet Addie's at 132 W. Beverley St., Staunton. The contest runs through June 30. Entries will be posted on the restaurant's Facebook page and visitors to the page can vote on their favorite. Sweet Addie's will be open on July 4, when the winner will be announced. First place will win a $100 gift card and a waffle lovers gift basket, along with a T-shirt with their logo. Second place will win a T-shirt with the new logo and $50 gift card, while third place will win a T-shirt with the new logo and a $25 gift card. Some of the most popular waffle menu items include Easy Like Sunday Morning (fried chicken, chopped bacon, blueberries, strawberries, powered sugar and syrup), Mac Daddy (fried chicken, bacon, white cheddar mac & cheese and maple syrup) and Too Hot Ta Trot (fried chicken tossed in red hot sauce, white cheddar mac & cheese, fresh jalapeños and spicy syrup). Sweet Addie's is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. More: Party in the park, new street entertainment series, market days and 'Cinderella': THE DIGEST More: Waynesboro calls for public feedback in first comprehensive plan update meeting — Patrick Hite is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas and tips always welcome. Connect with Patrick (he/him/his) at phite@ and on Instagram @hitepatrick. Subscribe to us at This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Sweet Addie's creating new logo with help from Staunton community
