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About Nancy Sorrells

For more than three decades, Nancy combined the vastly different careers of journalism, history and public service. She holds a master’s degree in local, regional and state history from James Madison University and an undergraduate degree in history from Bridgewater College. She served eight years (2004-2011) as an elected member of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors and four years on the Augusta County Service Authority. During her time on the board, she worked to promote tourism, watershed protection and agricultural vitality within the county and was a founding member of the award-winning Fields of Gold Agritourism initiative. Read more >

Augusta County Comp Plan—passed!

Augusta County Comp Plan—passed!

Oct 31, 2025

Last Wednesday, October 22, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the comprehensive plan, titled “Guiding Augusta,...

Wrong Place; Wrong Time: Deny RaceTrac’s Special Use Permit

Wrong Place; Wrong Time: Deny RaceTrac’s Special Use Permit

Oct 27, 2025

It is important that Greenville community members weigh in and explain to the BZA how RaceTrac would negatively and dangerously affect their lives.

Final Feedback on Augusta County’s Comp Plan

Final Feedback on Augusta County’s Comp Plan

Oct 10, 2025

Your input on the plan is important now and to future generations whom we hope will continue to enjoy the rural and agricultural character that is Augusta County.

Chime in on Augusta Comp Plan!

Chime in on Augusta Comp Plan!

Jul 29, 2025

There is some wonderful material in the draft Augusta County comprehensive plan thanks to the incredibly hard work by county staff, but it is not yet our roadmap for the future.

Second Input Workshop in Staunton

Second Input Workshop in Staunton

Jun 25, 2025

Staunton-area community members, property owners and stakeholders are welcome to attend to react to draft goals and help determine the updated comp plan priorities.

Still time for input in Staunton

Still time for input in Staunton

Feb 26, 2025

Staunton is seeking community input for the update to its comprehensive plan through an interactive online map.

What does Staunton look like in the next 20 years?

What does Staunton look like in the next 20 years?

Jan 17, 2025

Staunton is kicking off an 18-month process to update its comprehensive plan with a drop-in community open house.

Empowering Your ‘Sense of Place’

Empowering Your ‘Sense of Place’

Jun 14, 2024

Communities with a strong sense of place become passionate when threats loom that could alter their way of life. However, that passion is often accompanied by feelings of powerlessness.

Carrying on Augusta’s ‘Sense of Place’

Carrying on Augusta’s ‘Sense of Place’

Jun 13, 2024

Threats to and possibilities for Augusta County continue and always will–the Alliance is considering the future of the Augusta County Coordinator position.

Author Events: Gaslight with Jonathan Mingle

Author Events: Gaslight with Jonathan Mingle

Jun 4, 2024

Stop by one (or both!) of the Staunton and Waynesboro events where author Jonathan Mingle will introduce his new book ‘Gaslight: The Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Fight for America’s Energy Future.’

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