How do young musicians hone their craft? By working with the pros, and the Heifetz International Music Institute, based in Staunton, has spent decades doing just that. The Institute's annual summer music festival featuring their work kicks off this weekend. WMRA's Kimberlea Daggy has this preview of the festival, and the story of how it all got started.

Charlottesville law enforcement officials say they will not participate in any local ICE raids… Landowners and a solar company are appealing a decision by Augusta County officials against a large solar facility… Our All Things Considered host Kimberlea Daggy previews this summer’s Heifetz International Music Institute’s Summer Festival….

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