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Waynesboro Man Faces Sixth DUI Charge

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A man arrested during a 24-hour traffic enforcement blitz is facing his sixth drunk driving arrest. More>>

Waynesboro Couple Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges

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A Waynesboro couple faces multiple drug charges stemming from two incidents police say occurred in February. More>>

BRAFB Collects Thousands of Meals in Food Drive Video included

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The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank received more than 192,000 pounds of food during the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. More>>

Mail Carriers Drop Off Bags for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Video included

Updated: May 9, 2013 06:05 PM

Thursday, mail carriers are dropping off more than just mail. They are dropping off bags for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. More>>

VA's GOP Candidates Begin Fly-Around Tour in Shenandoah Valley Video included

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The three candidates on Virginia's Republican ticket are crisscrossing the commonwealth on a fly-around tour - starting at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport. More>>

Retired Staunton Police Officer Arrested for Attempting to Solicit a Minor

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John Curtis Nuckolls was arrested after an online sting Sunday. More>>

Lyme Disease: Signs, Treatment and Prevention Video included

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As we start to spend more time outside, it could increase our exposure to ticks and tick-borne illnesses - including Lyme disease. More>>

Waynesboro Man Arrested on Drug Charges

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Jon Dennis Jackson Jr., 27, is charged with felony possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. More>>

Anonymous Tip leads to Arrest of Assault Suspect

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A Staunton man wanted in connection with the beating of a woman in her Waynesboro home is behind bars. More>>

Cuccinelli Wins Republican Party Nomination for Governor

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Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was nominated for governor at a statewide Republican convention Saturday. More>>

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in VA

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A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey. More>>

Valley Mother Works with Congress to Up Child Care Regulations

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A Shenandoah Valley mother whose baby girl died last May is working with Congress to prevent a similar tragedy. More>>

Tuition Increases at VA Community Colleges Video included

Rates at Virginia's community colleges are going up. The State Board for Community Colleges voted to increase in-state tuition and mandatory fees rate by 4.4 percent. More>>

Soil Work on Afton Mountain to Resume Monday

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Work has stopped for the day at VDOT's emergency project on I-64 at Afton Mountain. The project will resume on Monday, May 20.
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Waynesboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

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A Waynesboro woman has pleaded guilty to bilking tens of thousands of dollars from an Augusta County nonprofit. Felicia Roberts will be sentenced in September. More>>

Former Augusta School Employee Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Possession

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A former IT instructor for Augusta County Public Schools pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. More>>

Staunton Woman Arrested on Assault Charges, Police Looking for Brother

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Sudana Wilmott surrendered herself on May 16 on three felony warrants. Her brother, Leslie Wilmott is still wanted on three felony warrants.
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Mended Bald Eagle Returning to Wild in VA

A bald eagle nursed back to health after it tested positive for lead poisoning is set to take flight again back to the wild. More>>

UPDATE: Waynesboro Woman Faces DUI Charge After Series of Crashes Video included

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A Waynesboro woman is facing a number of charges, including driving under the influence, after police say she crashed into several vehicles Wednesday night. More>>

Police Investigate Minor Explosion in Augusta

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State Police and the Augusta County Sheriff's Office are on the scene of what appears to be a minor explosion that occurred early Thursday morning in the community of Pastures in Augusta. More>>

Augusta Man Faces 5 Sexual Battery Charges

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James Leigh, a 53-year-old from Augusta County, is facing five aggravated sexual battery charges. More>>

Artists with Mental Illness Showcase Work at Staunton Exhibit Video included

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"Art-The Road to Recovery" is on display at the Staunton Augusta Art Center. It showcases works created by people with mental illnesses. More>>

Lotto Fever Strikes with Third-Highest Jackpot Ever Video included

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Lotto fever has struck, with people hoping they own Wednesday night's $360 million winning Powerball ticket. More>>

Hong Kong-Based Company to Open Location in Augusta Video included

Updated: May 15, 2013 05:44 PM EDT

Hong Kong-based company DASCOM plans to build an office and warehouse in Verona's Mill Place Commerce Park. More>>

Miss Virginia USA Sent off to National Pageant Video included

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Pageant season is around the corner, and some of the commonwealth's reigning beauty queens are wishing one of their own the best of luck. More>>

Faculty, Family Celebrate Ladd Weeks Before it Closes Video included

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Once a school, forever a family - that was the message as hundreds celebrated Ladd Elementary School before it closes its doors.
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Virginia State Police Investigate Augusta Motorcycle Crash

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Virginia State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash on Route 11 at the Interstate 81 interchange for Exit 213/Greenville.
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William Perry Elementary Receives $15,000 from Box Tops for Education Video included

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General Mills and Martin's handed over a $15,000 check to William Perry Elementary School on Wednesday for collecting 150,000 box tops. More>>

6 VA Companies Honored for Hiring People with Disabilities Video included

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The commonwealth is celebrating six companies in central VA and the valley for hiring people other employers may turn away due to disabilities. More>>

Shenandoah Park Seeks to Stop Deer Disease Spread

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Officials at Shenandoah National Park are working on a plan to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease. More>>

Keeping Your Family Safe at the Pool Video included

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Before you take your family for a swim, it's important to know some tips to keep you and your kids safe this summer. More>>

Murals Commemorate Staunton Community Center's Past Video included

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Booker T. Washington Community Center now features three colorful new additions - vibrant murals that will share with a younger generation the stories of the center's past. More>>

Sign Language Class Wins Contest with Anti-Substance Abuse Video Video included

Updated: May 14, 2013 10:03 PM

American Sign Language is new to the foreign language department in one valley school and it's already getting accolades. More>>

Waynesboro School Board Officially Votes in New Superintendent Video included

Updated: May 14, 2013 10:42 PM

The Waynesboro School Board announced Jeffrey Cassell as its pick for superintendent three weeks ago, but voted him in Tuesday night. More>>

Drug Destruction Compliance Lagging for Local Police Departments Video included

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Police in every county in the NBC29 viewing area are breaking a law related to drug destruction records. More>>

Wireless Leaders Come Together to Curb Texting and Driving Video included

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Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile are uniting under AT&T's "It Can Wait" campaign to put an end to texting and driving. More>>

Staunton Music Guild Begins “Gift of Music” Program Video included

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A nonprofit promoting music in the Shenandoah Valley is giving the gift of free performances. More>>

Waynesboro Council Cuts Back Proposed Real Estate Tax Hike Video included

Updated: May 13, 2013 09:41 PM EDT

Waynesboro City Council is cutting back the city manager's proposed real estate tax rate hike after a public hearing Monday night. More>>

Waynesboro Fundraising for Campground Shelter Upgrade Video included

Updated: May 13, 2013 06:16 PM EDT

The city of Waynesboro is kicking off a fundraising campaign to upgrade its campground for hikers following the Appalachian Trail. Plans call for a new solar-powered shelter. More>>

Record Number of Bear Cubs at VA Wildlife Center Video included

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The Wildlife Center of Virginia is caring for a record 11 black bear cubs this spring. More>>

Boys and Girls Club Prepares for 8th Annual Cycling Challenge Video included

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The Boys & Girls Club of central Virginia is preparing for its 8th annual Boys and Girls Club Cycling Challenge. More>>

Augusta Sheriff's Office Looking for Pharmacy Robbery Suspect

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Investigators say John Lowery stole a white 2005 Nissan Frontier from Charlottesville, drove to Stuarts Draft, and broke into a pharmacy around midnight on Sunday. More>>

Craigsville Man Accused of Molesting a Minor

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A Craigsville man is behind bars, accused of sexually molesting a young girl over the past two years. More>>

Longwood University Increases Tuition

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Longwood University's Board of Visitors approved a 4.1 percent increase in tuition and mandatory fees for the 2013-14 school year. More>>

High Tea Fundraiser Raises Money for Technology Center Video included

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Dozens of people put on fancy hats Saturday afternoon for the second annual High Tea fundraiser for the Waynesboro Area Learning Tree - or "WALT." More>>

Augusta Health Reviewing Response Plan After Power Outage Video included

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Augusta Health is reviewing its emergency response after a lightning strike knocked out all power to the Fishersville facility Friday night. More>>

Chrysler Recalls Almost 470,000 Jeep SUV's

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Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUV's worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup. More>>

Staunton Council Approves 2013-2014 Budget

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Staunton City Council approved a budget for fiscal year 2013 - 2014. More>>

Augusta School Board Votes for Employee Pay Raises Video included

Updated: May 9, 2013 11:29 PM

Augusta School Board members unanimously voted Thursday to instate a five-year plan, improving salary scales for teachers. More>>

Waynesboro Dangerous Dog Trial

Waynesboro Jury Rules Councilman's Dog Dangerous Video included

Updated: May 9, 2013 09:25 PM

A Waynesboro jury decided Thursday night that a Waynesboro councilman's dog is dangerous, after it bit a man last May.
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Staunton Man Arrested after Fleeing Traffic Stop

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A Staunton man is in custody after leading police on a chase in Augusta County. He faces eluding, firearm and drug charges. More>>

VSDB Students Learn New Skills with Campus Garden Video included

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Students at the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind are getting their hands dirty in the very first garden on campus. More>>

Weather Postpones Afton Mountain Soil Work Again

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VDOT's emergency project to remove unstable soil from a slope above I-64 at Afton Mountain is suspended again Thursday due to weather.
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Staunton Councilman to Run for Congress Video included

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Democratic Staunton City Councilman Bruce Elder says he is running for Congress. More>>

Waynesboro Kids Volunteer in Exchange for Guitar Lessons Video included

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Some kids who are part of the Waynesboro YMCA Childcare program are learning to play guitar free at the Valley Music Academy. More>>

Waynesboro Man Wanted on Drug Charges Turns Himself In

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Marcus Cabell surrendered himself to the Augusta County Sheriff's Office on May 7 and is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail. More>>

Man Wanted in Both Waynesboro, Augusta Arrested After 3 Years

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The Albemarle County Police Department arrested Fred William Quick on May 6, 2013 at a residence in the North Garden part of the county. More>>

Man Faces Felony Charges After Disturbance Call in Staunton

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Mark Marchant, 38, is facing felony charges after what started as a domestic assault call with a man barricaded inside a home on Westover Drive. More>>

Baby 101: Getting Rover Ready

Updated: April 19, 2013 03:47 PM EDT

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>>

"Dash With A Splash" Benefits Waynesboro Elementary School

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Hundreds of runners and walkers in Waynesboro crossed a finish line with all the colors of the rainbow. More>>

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