Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies

Emergency and first-aid supplies will be sold tax-free through the next week.

A winning experience

WINCHESTER -- Even though stars such as Lucille Ball, Tim McGraw, Val Kilmer and the Beach Boys have lain their heads there, Patsy Cline has sung there and it has just been named the Hotel of the Year by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, The George Washington Hotel General Manager David Cavallaro wants locals to know its luxury is within their grasp.

Father, son open car dealership

When Jordan McMullen turned 18 last year, he and his father formed a partnership and went into business together.

Grand opening

Sharon Russell and Dee Fenty, volunteers with the Winchester Medical Center Auxiliary, talk on Tuesday in the organization's thrift shop, The Auxiliary Attic, on Millwood Avenue. Its grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday.

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Scholarships The Rotary Club of Woodstock will donate eight $1,000 scholarships to Lord Fairfax Community College, to be divided equally among the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters to Shenandoah County students with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Shenandoah Valley...

Local markets

Shenandoah Livestock May 19 FEEDER: Steers, 100-199 lbs., $197.00-205.00; 200-299 lbs., few; 300-399 lbs., $195.50-205.00; 400-499 lbs., $174.50-183.00; 500-599 lbs., $152.00-177.50; 600-699 lbs., $123.00-154.50 ; 700-799 lbs., few $135.00-139.00; 800-899 lbs., few $128.00; 900-999 lbs., $111.25-121.50; 1000 lbs and up,...

Civil War War walking tours start Monday

Starting Memorial Day, tourists can walk their way through Civil War history in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

Chambers compete collecting food for hungry

The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber is among state chambers of commerce accepting Gov. Robert F. McDonnell's challenge to garner food and funds for food banks across Virginia.

Mayfest starts this Friday

STRASBURG -- The town will once again host a three-day street party starting this Friday.

Back on the air

A familiar voice is back on the air at 92.5 WINC-FM. Dave Gunning is back after a four-year hiatus.

Local markets

Shenandoah Livestock May 12 FEEDER: Steers, 200-299 lbs., $207.00; 300-399 lbs., $135.00-196.00; 400-499 lbs., $162.00-194.00; 500-599 lbs., $155.00-162.00; 600-699 lbs., $150.00; 700-799 lbs., 128.00; 800-899 lbs., $110.00-129.50 ; Fats, $113.00-118.00. Bulls, 300-399 lbs., $169.50-189.50; 400-499 lbs., $100.00-178.00 ; 500-599 lbs.,...

Va. farmers to be surveyed

RICHMOND -- Approximately 1,800 Virginia farmers will be surveyed next month so federal agriculture officials can get a clearer picture of the nation's crops, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

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Business expo The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber will hold its annual Regional Business Expo on May 22 at the Brandt Student Center at Shenandoah University. More than 52 vendors will display local products and services. The event is free...

Local students win Comcast awards

Two local students have won scholarships for excellence in leadership and achievement from The Comcast Foundation, according to a press release from Comcast.

Defendants ask for Shentel suit dismissal

A Connecticut company being sued by Edinburg-based Shentel Converged Services Inc. is arguing the federal court in Harrisonburg doesn't have jurisdiction over the case.

Woodstock businesses to have sidewalk sale

Those looking for last-minute Mother's Day gifts need go no farther than downtown Woodstock.

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Grant Smart Beginnings Shenandoah Valley recently received a grant from the Shenandoah Community Foundation to help Shenandoah County children ages 3 and 4 get the chance to attend preschool. This is the second year that scholarships will be awarded through...

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Shenandoah Livestock May 5 FEEDER: Steers, 200-299 lbs., $172.00-218.00; 300-399 lbs., $188.00; 400-499 lbs., $169.00-190.00; 500-599 lbs., $147.00-167.00; 600-699 lbs., $142.50-158.00; 700-799 lbs., few; 800-899 lbs., $119.00-131.00; 1000 and up, $90.00; Fats, $109.25-122.00. Bulls, 100-199 lbs., $135.00-203.00; 200-299 lbs., $160.00-219.00;...

Regional report: Health care, manufacturing defied recession

Health care, social assistance, manufacturing and tourism led the Northern Shenandoah Valley's economy through the worst of the recession, according to a report released Friday by the Warren County-Front Royal Economic Development Authority and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission.

Sheetz calls family values key to company's success

Louie Sheetz gave an audience at the Valley Health Business at the Bloom Wednesday in Winchester a lesson about the importance of family values in forging the success of the convenience store chain that bears his name.

Clem's Garage wins statewide business award

Currently three generations of Clems work at Clems Garage in Stephens City. That family connection and its longevity helped Clem's Garage earn a statewide award from the U.S. Small Business Administration's Virginia District in Richmond.

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Scholarship The Shenandoah County Education Association is accepting applications for a $500 scholarship through Friday. The scholarship will be awarded to a college student who is majoring in the field of education. Prospective candidates must be a Shenandoah County resident...

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Shenandoah Livestock April 28 FEEDER: Steers, 200-299 lbs., $187.00; 300-399 lbs., $136.00-167.50; 400-499 lbs., $147.00-177.50; 500-599 lbs., $119.00-163.50 ; 600-699 lbs., $126.00-149.00; 700-799 lbs., $115.50-123.00; 1000 and up, $107.50. Bulls, 100-199 lbs., $187.00 ; 200-299 lbs., $170.00; 300-399 lbs., $133.00-113.00;...

The big 20 - Route 11 celebrates success with honor

Just in time for its 20th anniversary on Monday, Route 11 is back in the limelight, this time in "O, the Oprah Magazine," which features the chip company in its April issue, reading, "Route 11's Dill Pickle Potato Chips combine some of our favorite chip flavors into one perfect bite."

Daily names new publisher

Mike Gochenour has been named the third publisher in the history of the Northern Virginia Daily newspaper and nvdaily.com.

New editor takes Daily helm

Linda A. Ash, a veteran journalist who for the past five years has built the Northern Virginia Daily's website into the region's premier online news source, has been named editor of the newspaper effective today, announced Robert M. Nutting, president and chief executive officer of Ogden Newspapers of Virginia LLC, The Daily's new owner.

Winchester telework center to close

WINCHESTER -- A local resource for commuters and small-business startups will close at the end of this month.

Caterer's relocation bid denied

FRONT ROYAL -- Despite Warren County School Board approval, an area business cannot relocate to a school building because of town zoning regulations.

Public hearing set in hookah bar zoning case

WINCHESTER -- The Winchester Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday on whether to insert a zoning definition in the city code that could pave the way for the first local hookah bar.