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Central Shenandoah Valley local resources
The links you'll actually need when you move to Central Shenandoah Valley: town and county government, schools, utilities, local news, and parks.
Already local? Use this as a fast official-links directory, and report stale or missing information so the guide does not drift away from lived reality.
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Schools & enrollment
- VDOE School Quality Profiles, Official school/division test scores & accreditation.
Local news & newsletters
- Cardinal News, Free nonprofit newsroom covering SW Virginia (NRV + Roanoke).
Utilities & internet
- Appalachian Power (AEP), Electric utility for most of the region.
Things to do
Childcare & families
- Child Care VA, Find Care (VA DOE), Official state child-care search by locality.
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