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The VSP and VA Department of Corrections are searching for an inmate who escaped from custody while on a work-release assignment Wednesday in Weyers Cave. More>>
Dominion Virginia Power begins accepting online applications for the company's Solar Purchase Program on Thursday. More>>
Everything you need to know about the water quality of the James River at any given time is now available online. More>>
A man from Bassett, VA admitted to faking thousands of signatures on campaign ballots. More>>
The city of Waynesboro is working on an overall master plan to build up its downtown. More>>
Six state police and highway patrol agencies spent June 7 through June 9 enforcing Operation Border to Border along U.S. Route 15. More>>
The Waynesboro Police Department arrested a couple on drug-related crimes after a traffic stop at local gas station last week.
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Recent rain and storms are creating headaches for people caught by rising waters and leaking homes. People in Augusta County are still cleaning up the damage. More>>
College educators are bracing for a hike in some federal student loans, which will affect some of the neediest students. More>>
Chik-fil-A and the Waynesboro Police Department partnered on Tuesday to promote safety on the roads - awarding people who wore their seatbelts. More>>
The rain and thunderstorms are causing flooding concerns and shutting down some roads across central Virginia. More>>
At Mill Place Commerce Park Monday, Dascom employees and other stakeholders gathered to celebrate a new beginning. More>>
Two dozen localities in Virginia are getting state grants to place school resource officers in public schools. More>>
An Augusta County family is in mourning after Jessica Collins Lowe was killed by a train Saturday. Sunday we spoke with her mother as she visited the scene of the accident. More>>
A group of combat veterans taking a 2,000 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail spent the night in the Shenandoah Valley. More>>
A young woman from Lyndhurst is dead after being struck by a train in Augusta County Saturday. More>>
Alumni, staff, and families gathered Saturday afternoon at the VSDB to dedicate a dorm to the two men who give the new Houser-Tyler Hall its name. More>>
A group of volunteers in the Shenandoah Valley is collecting information about quilts made in Virginia during the 20th century and before. More>>
Paying for a major renovation to Kate Collins Middle School in Waynesboro has been contentious for city leaders - but now they're moving forward. More>>
A Weyers Cave man arrested on rape charges back in September for the sexual assault of a teenage girl was found guilty in court on Friday. More>>
Changes may be brewing for some small businesses in Staunton. City Council met Thursday to discuss lowering the cost of business licenses for breweries - after a complaint. More>>
Whether it's for recreation or protection, most popular ammunition is in short supply these days - and what is around costs much more than it used to. More>>
The Virginia Wildlife Center is caring for a eastern box turtle that someone covered with multiple shades of polish and glitter. More>>
Insurance professionals provide some tips on how to prepare for big storms, and what to do in the aftermath. More>>
A panel of eco-friendly businesses are meeting monthly to brainstorm about how to make Waynesboro a more cohesive community. More>>
Deborah Cumberland, 53, faces a slew of charges, including felony eluding and driving under the influence after what police describe as a wild and dangerous ride around town. More>>
Students and nonprofits in Shenandoah Valley are celebrating after winning thousands of dollars in grant money. The Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge held a ceremony Wednesday to present the awards. More>>
An Augusta County judge has certified 166 child pornography and indecent liberties charges against Darby Powers. More>>
Waynesboro is kicking off a free summer concert series Wednesday called Groovin' at the Greenway. More>>
The House Judiciary Committee approved the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act in a vote of 20-12, that would ban abortions after 20 weeks post fertilization. More>>
The Department of Justice initially planned to visit the county's precincts Monday and Tuesday, but the Augusta County Electoral Board asked the department to delay the visits until after the Democratic Party primary. More>>
The Staunton Senior Center is handing out purple ribbons to raise awareness for elder abuse. More>>
Superintendent Robin Crowder is stepping down after serving Waynesboro Public Schools for decades. More>>
Richard Lee Poole will spend 17 years behind bars after pleading guilty to seven counts of aggravated sexual battery with a child younger than 13. More>>
The Augusta Regional SPCA is kicking off a fundraising campaign to help cut down on the number of strays. More>>
Waynesboro City Council is close to reaching a deal to finish paying off millions of dollars on the Kate Collins Middle School renovation project. More>>
The doors of the Swannanoa are open exclusively to the Twisted Paranormal Society team Saturday - to check for any signs of paranormal activity. More>>
Saturday's officer-involved shooting has raised questions about how police decide to use deadly force. NBC29 went to a training academy for law enforcement in the area for answers. More>>
Earlier this week two wanted men led police on a car chase from Waynesboro to Albemarle with five children in the car. Now, police are calling one of those children a hero. More>>
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a motor vehicle from the Valley Vocational Technical Center in Fishersville, Virginia. More>>
The Wildlife Center of Virginia says it has treated a record number of black bears this year. More>>
Saturday's a good day for budget-minded families to head to a national forest in Virginia. More>>
A symposium in Staunton Wednesday aimed to help businesses understand what they have to do when it comes to the Affordable Care Act. More>>
Six state police and highway patrol agencies will engage in a coordinated traffic safety enforcement initiative targeting approximately 791 miles of U.S. Route 15. More>>
The Waynesboro Police Department is currently investigating an incident in which an individual was struck and killed by a train. More>>
A Crimora man, who is linked to several other cases, is now charged with attempted murder after investigators say he strangled his live-in girlfriend. More>>
The Virginia Association of Museums is seeking nominees for the third annual list of the state's Top 10 Endangered Artifacts. More>>
New charges have been filed against all four of the men facing hazing charges in the drowning deaths of two Virginia State University students. More>>
First lady Michelle Obama is set to campaign for Democrat Terry McAuliffe in his bid to become Virginia's next governor. More>>
The case against a man accused of having sex with a 13-year-old babysitter is headed to a grand jury. More>>
NBC29's Libby Allison discusses how to make bringing a newborn baby into the home an easier transition for the four-legged family member. More>>
Hundreds of runners and walkers in Waynesboro crossed a finish line with all the colors of the rainbow. More>>
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