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Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro are experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases and CDC has turned their attention to the Delta variant.

THURSDAY 5PTS Sanctuary Revival: Empire Strikes Brass New Orleans-style horn band returns from its home base, Asheville, North Carolina. Saxophonist, singer and James River High School graduate Debrissa McKinney returns with the group. Details: 7:30 p.m. 5 Points Music Sanctuary, Roanoke. $18-$25 reserved seating, $14 general admission via seetickets.us/07082021. 795-5618, info@5pointsmusic.com, empirestrikesbrass.com William Seymour Details: 6 p.m. Big Lick Brewing Co., Roanoke. Free. 562-8383...

View Comments STAUNTON — When he writes about history, Bob OConnor is not one to let facts get in the way of a good story. Actually, he uses those facts to weave what he hopes will be a good story. "The problem with non-fiction is that theres always holes in the story that cannot be filled," OConnor said in a phone interview from his home in Martinsburg, West Virginia. "To me, I try to find out as much information then I can. There are still holes in the story, but I make it up in the sense ...

Reachable by car, affordable and anchored by several national parks, Shenandoah Valley is the place for summer fun in 2021.

View Comments MOUNT SOLON — After a year hiatus due to COVID, Red Wing Roots music festival is back and set to sell out quick, according to festival organizers.  "We are thrilled to be coming together after such a long, difficult time," Michael Weaver co-founder of the festival, said. "We anticipate a lot of emotion. For sure, it will be a year unlike any other." The festival is the brainchild of the local band The Steel Wheels and is focused on finger picking, bluegrass, American roots mus...

Summer Camp Counselor - MF5 New About Camp May Flather Camp May Flather offers girls in grades 4-11 the opportunity to experience outdoor adventure and discover a new sense of self-confidence. Located a 3-hour drive southwest of Washington, DC and 3.5 hours northwest of Virginia Beach, in the scenic George Washington National Forest in Mount Solon, VA, May Flather is celebrating 91 years of Girl Scout sleepaway camp this summer! While at May Flather, campers choose from a ton of amazing activit...