Collins ekes out win in 29th District primary race
Winchester June 9 Collins narrowly defeated incumbent 29th District Del. Mark Berg in the Republican primary by 166 votes. Unofficial Virginia Department of Elections results show Collins with 2254 votes about 52 percent to Bergs 2088 about 48 percent. Collins said he must earn voters confidence to prove he can do the job in Richmond.
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Donna McEathron Seeks South River School Board Seat
McEathron aims to continue progress in Warren County schools as retiring Joanne Cherefko leaves the South River District post. A longtime community volunteer, McEathron vows to support teachers, improve facilities, and collaborate with the board and supervisors to benefit students and staff.
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Skyline Grad Victoria Hough Holds Umbrella Indoors Ceremony
Skyline graduate Victoria Hough lifts an umbrella during Saturday morning graduation in the school gymnasium due to an uncertain forecast. Officials moved the ceremony indoors while the day stayed sunny, with special sections C and D detailing the event.
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Front Royal Center honors Elsie Upchurch in Spotlight on Women program
Elsie Upchurch, born in 1920 in Front Royal, was the first guest honored by the Front Royal Warren County Women's Resource Center as part of a new Spotlight on Women program at Calvary Episcopal Church. A longtime community volunteer, she has taught at schools, earned degrees from Longwood and Columbia, and remains active in local groups while playing music at Rockland Community Church.
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Warrior Hike veterans gather for BBQ before thru hike
Front Royal veterans joined a Warrior Hike event at the VFW for a BBQ and rest at the 4-H center. Warrior Hike founder Sean Gobin created the Walk off the War program after hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2012 to aid combat veterans transitioning from military service.
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