Gas prices in the Shenandoah Valley climbed to $3.99 last week, bringing new financial strain for residents. With a conflict unfolding in Iran, local communities are feeling the impact of global tensions.

Judith Ann “Judi” Lilly McCoy passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 84. A loyal resident of Rockingham County, with past ties to Bath County and Grottoes, she leaves behind memories of a life lived fully in Virginia.