LURAY -- A man of deep faith, John Thomas needed to know before accepting the position of interim Page County sheriff that his faith in the members of the department wouldn't be misplaced.
A state Economic Crisis Strike Force will hold a meeting in Page County in June, in advance of what could be extra help for the high-unemployment area.
MT. JACKSON -- As swine flu fears have driven down pork sales in recent weeks, both government agencies and pork producers have worked to assure consumers that it's safe to enjoy the other white meat. Video: Hog farmer says pork is safe to eat
The Middleburg man first hauled into federal court the same day as former Page County Sheriff Daniel W. "Danny" Presgraves has pleaded guilty to making illegal political contributions in relation to cockfighting.
Members of the Shawnee Girl Scout Council voted "overwhelmingly" Saturday to merge operations with the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital, an official said.
LURAY -- In the final analysis, it comes down to people. That's why Democrat John Lesinski, of Washington, Va., is trying to unseat two-term Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Woodstock.
FRONT ROYAL -- A Page County man is being held without bond after being charged with a weekend crime spree in Warren County and Luray to support his crack cocaine habit, an official said.
RICHMOND -- A man and a woman from Virginia contracted swine flu on recent trips to Mexico and have recovered after mild confirmed cases, officials said Thursday.
WINCHESTER -- As of late Tuesday, there were no cases of swine flu reported in Virginia. But state and local health officials are getting ready, just in case. Valley Forum: Are you afraid of the swine flu? Are you taking any precautions? Post your thoughts
Rock musicians Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have picked the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network as the charitable beneficiary of their May 5 concert in Charlottesville.
LURAY -- Circuit court judges in the 26th Judicial District have appointed John B. Thomas as Page County's sheriff until a special election is held in November.
FRONT ROYAL -- The Virginia Department of Education's new formula-based method of calculating students' on-time graduation rate offers an improved representation of student completion, graduation and attrition, according to area school officials.
Crews to monitor 2,800 acres along county boundary By Preston Knight pknight@nvdaily.com EDINBURG -- Even Smokey Bear can't prevent this forest fire. The Lee Ranger District of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest is planning a 2,800-acre controlled burn...
LURAY -- As he faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison, Page County Sheriff Daniel W. "Danny" Presgraves is stepping down from his elected position on Monday.
WOODSTOCK -- Throughout his adult life, Hobert Wayne Bryant has operated without ever needing to explain himself beyond just saying he looks out for others.
Though the Northern Shenandoah Valley awoke to ice-crusted cars and slick sidewalks Wednesday, the worst of a winter storm that began its march through the area Tuesday had already passed.
HARRISONBURG -- A U.S. District Court judge has denied the government's motion to move Page County Sheriff Daniel W. "Danny" Presgraves' trial to Roanoke.
HARRISONBURG -- A U.S. District Court judge has shot down Page County Sheriff Daniel W. "Danny" Presgraves' request to delay his trial on numerous corruption charges.
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