Patrick Hite
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Sports and education writer for The News Leader in Staunton, VA. D.C. sports fan.
Message from Staunton City Schools:
“Due to the impending winter storm and the declared state of emergency, all SCS schools will be closed for students and staff tomorrow, 1/6/25. Stay safe!”
“Due to the impending winter storm and the declared state of emergency, all SCS schools will be closed for students and staff tomorrow, 1/6/25. Stay safe!”
January 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Message from Staunton City Schools:
“Due to the impending winter storm and the declared state of emergency, all SCS schools will be closed for students and staff tomorrow, 1/6/25. Stay safe!”
“Due to the impending winter storm and the declared state of emergency, all SCS schools will be closed for students and staff tomorrow, 1/6/25. Stay safe!”
Augusta County School Board voted unanimously to change meeting times from 7 pm to 6:30 pm for 2025.
January 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Augusta County School Board voted unanimously to change meeting times from 7 pm to 6:30 pm for 2025.
David Shiflett reelected as chair of the Augusta County School Board. Tim Swortzel reelected vice chair.
January 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
David Shiflett reelected as chair of the Augusta County School Board. Tim Swortzel reelected vice chair.
“A good, old-fashioned Christmas show": ShenanArts producing "The Homecoming" for two weekends
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"A good, old-fashioned Christmas show": ShenanArts producing "The Homecoming" for two weekends
"The Homecoming," takes the audience back to 1933 Christmas Eve on a snowy night with a family waiting on their father to return.
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December 2, 2024 at 2:17 PM
“A good, old-fashioned Christmas show": ShenanArts producing "The Homecoming" for two weekends
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Christmas parades are coming. Here's a list of when and where you can catch one.
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Christmas parades are coming. Here's a list of when and where you can catch one.
Here's a list of the Christmas parades throughout Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County and beyond.
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November 29, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Christmas parades are coming. Here's a list of when and where you can catch one.
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Bridgewater College Screamin' Eagles taking part in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade
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Bridgewater College Screamin' Eagles taking part in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade
Before heading to Philadelphia, the marching band spent three days in New York City.
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November 27, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Bridgewater College Screamin' Eagles taking part in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade
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Couple behind Latin Soul opening brand new Mediterranean restaurant in Staunton
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November 27, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Couple behind Latin Soul opening brand new Mediterranean restaurant in Staunton
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Playoff preview: Riverheads looks to slow Strasburg; Buffalo Gap battles Brunswick
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Playoff preview: Riverheads looks to slow Strasburg; Buffalo Gap battles Brunswick
The second round of the regional playoffs takes place Friday night with two Augusta County teams — Riverheads and Buffalo Gap — taking the field.
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November 22, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Playoff preview: Riverheads looks to slow Strasburg; Buffalo Gap battles Brunswick
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New restaurants in Verona, Waynesboro; Daddy Mack's finds a home; Waynesboro florist closing
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November 22, 2024 at 12:43 PM
New restaurants in Verona, Waynesboro; Daddy Mack's finds a home; Waynesboro florist closing
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What Staunton-area restaurants are open on Thanksgiving? And which ones have to-go orders?
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What Staunton-area restaurants are open on Thanksgiving? And which ones have to-go orders?
A look at restaurants in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County that will be open on Thanksgiving Day. And the ones offering food to-go.
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November 21, 2024 at 6:28 PM
What Staunton-area restaurants are open on Thanksgiving? And which ones have to-go orders?
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Fort Defiance headed to state volleyball championship for first time in nearly 30 years
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Fort Defiance headed to state volleyball championship for first time in nearly 30 years
A week after losing to Clarke County, Fort Defiance turned around and beat the Eagles in five sets, advancing to the state championship.
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November 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Fort Defiance headed to state volleyball championship for first time in nearly 30 years
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Fort Defiance one win away from trip to volleyball state championship
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Fort Defiance one win away from trip to volleyball state championship
After a thrilling five-set win Saturday, Fort Defiance heads to Berryville Tuesday for a state semifinal match.
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November 19, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Fort Defiance one win away from trip to volleyball state championship
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Full WNBA lottery order:
No. 1: Wings
No. 2: Sparks
No. 3: Sky
No. 4: Mystics
No. 5: Valkyries
No. 6: Mystics
No. 7: Liberty
No. 8: Fever
No. 9: Storm
No. 10: Sky
No. 11: Lynx
No. 12: Mercury
No. 1: Wings
No. 2: Sparks
No. 3: Sky
No. 4: Mystics
No. 5: Valkyries
No. 6: Mystics
No. 7: Liberty
No. 8: Fever
No. 9: Storm
No. 10: Sky
No. 11: Lynx
No. 12: Mercury
NEW: The WNBA Draft Lottery results are in, and the Dallas Wings will get the No. 1 pick - and a chance at UConn standout guard Paige Bueckers.
The Sparks will get the No. 2 pick, Sky get No. 3, and the Mystics get No. 4.
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The Sparks will get the No. 2 pick, Sky get No. 3, and the Mystics get No. 4.
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WNBA Draft Lottery results: Dallas Wings win No. 1 pick, LA Sparks win No. 2 pick
The Los Angeles Sparks drew the No. 2 pick, the Chicago Sky No. 3, and the Washington Mystics No. 4.
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November 17, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Full WNBA lottery order:
No. 1: Wings
No. 2: Sparks
No. 3: Sky
No. 4: Mystics
No. 5: Valkyries
No. 6: Mystics
No. 7: Liberty
No. 8: Fever
No. 9: Storm
No. 10: Sky
No. 11: Lynx
No. 12: Mercury
No. 1: Wings
No. 2: Sparks
No. 3: Sky
No. 4: Mystics
No. 5: Valkyries
No. 6: Mystics
No. 7: Liberty
No. 8: Fever
No. 9: Storm
No. 10: Sky
No. 11: Lynx
No. 12: Mercury
Wilson Memorial senior improving following scary injury during Friday night football playoff game
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Wilson Memorial senior improving following scary injury during Friday night football playoff game
Will Piner's family said the Wilson Memorial senior has been released from the hospital after his injury Friday night during a football game.
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November 16, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Wilson Memorial senior improving following scary injury during Friday night football playoff game
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Fort Defiance rallies to beat Bruton in state volleyball tournament
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Fort Defiance rallies to beat Bruton in state volleyball tournament
Fort Defiance hasn't been to the state championship game since 1995. They'll have a chance to get back after rallying for a win Saturday.
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November 16, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Fort Defiance rallies to beat Bruton in state volleyball tournament
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Late drive, two-point conversion helps Riverheads win thriller in playoff opener Friday night
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November 16, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Late drive, two-point conversion helps Riverheads win thriller in playoff opener Friday night
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Jayden Daniels says he’s fine. His performances tell a different story.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels hasn’t looked like himself, and there are no easy answers.
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November 15, 2024 at 3:32 PM
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Waynesboro’s River City Bread Basket partners with DuPont Community Credit Union for holiday food drive
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River City Bread Basket partners with DuPont Community Credit Union for holiday food drive
You can find cans to donate food items at DuPont Community Credit Union in Waynesboro and Stuarts Draft. Food collected goes to River City Bread Basket.
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November 15, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Waynesboro’s River City Bread Basket partners with DuPont Community Credit Union for holiday food drive
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Saquon Barkley has put up 1,347 scrimmage yards this season, with 198 total yards and 2 TDs against the Commanders.
Is it time to put him in the MVP conversation?
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Is it time to put him in the MVP conversation?
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November 15, 2024 at 4:26 AM
Saquon Barkley has put up 1,347 scrimmage yards this season, with 198 total yards and 2 TDs against the Commanders.
Is it time to put him in the MVP conversation?
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Is it time to put him in the MVP conversation?
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Fort Defiance's Payton Miller, Wilson's Parker Baucom have friendly competition in athlete of the week voting
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Fort Defiance's Payton Miller, Wilson's Parker Baucom have friendly competition in athlete of the week voting
In what was probably a first for the athlete of the week poll, the top two finishers are dating one another. See which one took home bragging rights.
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November 14, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Fort Defiance's Payton Miller, Wilson's Parker Baucom have friendly competition in athlete of the week voting
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The Department of Justice isn't within 100 feet of a school, is it?
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general.
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November 13, 2024 at 9:07 PM
The Department of Justice isn't within 100 feet of a school, is it?
Football playoffs in Virginia start Friday. Here's a look at the Shenandoah District teams taking the field for the postseason.
Playoff preview: High school football postseason starts Friday night
Six Shenandoah District schools begin win-or-go-home season as football playoffs start Friday night. Here's a look at the games.
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November 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Football playoffs in Virginia start Friday. Here's a look at the Shenandoah District teams taking the field for the postseason.