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🌱 How a Waynesboro senior will influence education policy across Virginia

Waynesboro, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Waynesboro! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Waynesboro senior will influence education policy across Virginia
  • See how Waynesboro fared in Friday night’s rivalry showdown
  • Why Waynesboro’s drought status is still more serious than neighbors’

Also on today's calendar: Yarns of Love at the Library and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waynesboro Schools honors student named to statewide advisory board (augustafreepress.com) — A Waynesboro High School senior has been appointed to the Virginia Student Advisory Board, giving local students a direct voice with state education leaders. Aidan Rodriguez, honored by the Waynesboro School Board, plans to highlight real student experiences, including special education and diverse learning needs, as he represents Region 5 in statewide policy discussions.
   

• High school scores from around Virginia (rocktownnow.com) — Waynesboro High’s football team narrowly fell 18-13 to rival Staunton in a defensive showdown Friday night, part of a busy Week 6 across Virginia. Local fans can also scan a long list of other high school scores statewide, including results for nearby Shenandoah Valley programs and several notable blowouts and upsets.
   

• Drought warning lifted in Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Winchester (nvdaily.com) — Waynesboro remains under a drought warning advisory even as nearby Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Winchester are downgraded to a drought watch, so residents should stay mindful of water use. State officials report low streamflows and dry soils across central Virginia, with many public water systems under restrictions while they watch for hoped-for relief from expected wetter El Niño conditions.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing this little guy?
    He’s been hanging around the neighborhood for a while. He has a collar but no tag for identification. Behind McDow Funeral Home. (Nextdoor Cortland)
  • Hi there!!
    I have a deadbolt that's out of alignment after some remodeling. Had an appointment scheduled for this morning but they've no-showed and are not… (Nextdoor Dorcliffe)
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Waynesboro. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Waynesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waynesboro here.

🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Waynesboro

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