Area unemployment rate jumped nearly 1 percent in January

High unemployment continues to hamper economic recovery efforts in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

DSS office manager fired, under investigation

WOODSTOCK -- The office manager of the Shenandoah County Department of Social Services was fired Tuesday and is under investigation for what may turn out to be "substantial" embezzlement, according to the Sheriff's Office.

ATM heist foiled by councilman

NEW MARKET -- Town Councilman Gary Comer recently took his role as the town's public safety committee chairman to a new level.

Owner seeks help after flood devastates basement

STRASBURG -- On Saturday morning, Debbie Carman woke up to the sloshing sound of water coming from her basement.

Hearing date set for driver in crash

WOODSTOCK -- A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for June 22 for a truck driver charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter after a crash on Interstate 81 last year.

Grading policy to take effect '10-'11

WOODSTOCK -- Shenandoah County Public Schools has developed a new grading policy to provide consistency and equity within its grading practices.

Town requests roads stay clear

STRASBURG -- The town of Strasburg is asking residents to move parked cars off four streets from tonight until Friday morning for street cleaning.

Shentel chasing MASN

EDINBURG -- The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network won't be on Shentel Cable's roster on Opening Day next month, but a call-up before the end of the season isn't out of the question.

Va. budget likely ends hopes for regional jail

With the General Assembly not guaranteeing state reimbursement for construction costs, Shenandoah County will likely pull out of a plan to develop a regional jail, County Administrator Vince Poling said.

Strasburg weighs visitors center to draw in tourists

STRASBURG -- Town Council members are considering the construction of a state-certified visitors center as a magnet for tourists off Interstate 81.