Food banks face holiday surge amid already high demand
Local pantries see an 11% increase in demand as government benefit delays have compound seasonal needs.
Christmas tree farm in Greene prepares for post-Thanksgiving rush
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - For many, Thanksgiving means time to take off work and relax. But for the owners of Greene Meadows Farm, a Christmas tree farm that opens on Black Friday, it’s crunch time. “I will just say this,” said owner John Ensor. “This area here, from...
Ruckersville’s Little Caesars and Miranda’s owners’ Greene court cases continued
A pair of alleged Greene County tax cheats had their cases continued Wednesday morning in Greene County General District Court. Greene County Treasurer Dawn Lotts Marshall submitted Little Caesars’ franchise owner Mahmoud S. Hassan (8627 Seminole Trailand Miranda’s Grill/Gateway Grill owner Miranda Durrer-Davis to...
These Troy, VA based Dogs are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of troy..
Bar-B-Q Ranch restaurant among 2025 ‘Best of Virginia’ winners
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Virginia Living released its Best of Virginia winners for 2025, including Harrisonburg’s Bar-B-Q Ranch for best barbecue restaurant, one of the many winners in the Shenandoah Valley region, which Governor Glenn Youngkin also recognized. The family-owned restaurant, operating since 1947, is...
New Staunton Water Tower Rises Over I-81
STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — The City of Staunton’s new 1-million-gallon elevated water storage tank at Staunton Crossing has lifted its 264-ton steel bowl. According to a release, the top of the tank now sits approximately 240 feet above the ground. The lift marks a key milestone for Staunton Crossing, the city’s...
A New Face In The Hallways: SRO Jay
FCHS welcomed Deputy Jason Herring as its second School Resource Officer (SRO) alongside Sergeant Joshua Greene. Herring’s office is located near the girls’ bathroom in the Cafeteria. Herring brings years of dedicated service with him, having been in law enforcement since 2007. From 2007-2010, he was a Virginia...
Smithfield, Virginia Tech donate thousands of pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest Virginia
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Smithfield and Virginia Tech are teaming up to donate thousands of pounds of food to Feeding Southwest Virginia, supporting people in need. The donation aims to help students and community members in the greater Blacksburg and Charlottesville areas. This marks the fifth year of the effort to fight...
Charlottesville man dead after crash involving ejection in Albemarle
A Charlottesville man is dead after he was ejected from his vehicle as a result of a crash in Albemarle County late Monday morning.
17-year-old charged as an adult after stabbing man several times
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A possible plea deal for an attempted murder case involving a teenage boy from Augusta County will no longer happen. Now 17-year-old Kayden Antonio Wallace, who is being charged as an adult, will face a jury after being accused of stabbing a 35-year-old man 10 times this past June.

















