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Jan 19, 2025 · Inauguration Day 2025 is quickly approaching as Donald Trump’s second inauguration is set to take place in the nation's capital next week. Performers, including Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood, have announced their participation and the ceremonies will air on major news networks as well as a USA TODAY livestream. Here's how to watch the 2025 inauguration ceremonies. When is Inauguration ...

Lyra Bordelon was born in New Orleans, LA, and lived in Mandeville, aka "the other side of the lake", until moving to Lewisburg, WV, at age 11. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marshall University. She started at The West Virginia Daily News in 2017, and worked as a reporter in Greenbrier County, WV, for the next five years with several local newspapers. She joined The News ...

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Dec 27, 2024 · RICHMOND – Of the hundreds of bills passed each session by the Virginia General Assembly, many go into effect immediately or on July 1, alongside the beginning of the budget season. This is not the case for every bill. The state’s minimum wage increase will take effect on Jan. 1. The Virginia Department of Transportation will need to begin maintaining a website for the public to keep track ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro public schools all announced that they will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Dec 31, 2024 · A few severe storms are possible Tuesday late afternoon and evening, according to National Weather Service.

Dec 19, 2024 · STAUNTON – Three members of the Staunton City Council said goodbye last week during the final council meeting of 2024. Councilmember Mark Robertson, Vice Mayor Amy Darby, and Mayor Steven Claffey each decided not to run for council again last year. All three agreed the council would be in good hands following the results of the November election. “It's been a great pleasure to serve ...

Dec 5, 2024 · Court files show a settlement offer was recently made in a wrongful death lawsuit against Augusta Health Care Inc. after a man died during an MRI.