Here's the statement from Augusta County schools on Friday's closure. We also take a look at the letter from Christian leaders expressing solidarity with the Muslim community in the Shenandoah Valley, with WMRA's Christopher Clymer Kurtz.... Amy Loeffler explains the economic (and gastronomic) importance of local food systems.... Virginia Public Radio reports on Gov. Terry McAuliffe's budget proposals, and on a new program for drug offenders that de-emphasizes prison.... and, we've got this week's episode of The Spark.
