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Last week of Empty the Shelters event at RHSPCA
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Adoptions have not been on pace for the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA, and they are in desperate need of foster and adoptive homes for dogs. This final week of July is the last week for the ‘Name Your Price’ adoption event where you pay what you want for a cat, dog, and kitten adoption fee, even as little as $1.
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 21, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 21, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-8-6, FB: 7. Day: 6-0-9, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
Gone Shrimpin’: MD, VA Shrimp Harvests Return for 2024 Season
In the movie Forrest Gump, Alabama native Bubba proclaims, “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea.” Indeed, the south has long been known for its shrimp harvests, but the Chesapeake Bay? Not so much. In recent years, that’s been changing. Shrimp appear to be more abundant further north...
Area hospitals on top of security requirements
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New state-mandated security requirements at hospital emergency rooms are no worry to Charlottesville-area healthcare providers. According to a state law that took effect at the beginning of July, Virginia emergency rooms must have round-the-clock security or police presence. The law also requires emergency departments, or ED’s...
Trial continues for Harrisonburg man charged in connection with body found at construction site
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The first-degree murder trial of the Harrisonburg man authorities say was responsible for a mysterious death last summer continued this morning in Rockingham County Circuit Court. It is Day 6 of the trial of Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr., who is accused of murdering Towan...
Valley vineyards combat heat problems this summer
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With high temperatures and dry conditions, vineyards across the Valley have faced challenges with the number of customers they see this month. CrossKeys Vineyards Event Manager Ranae Nyce said the grape vines have been able to survive through the heat because they don’t need as much water as other plants.
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Shout out to Luray Police for job well done
The Luray Police Department deserves recognition for their swift resolution of a recent incident involving criminal trespass and property destruction on Main Street. Last Sunday, July 21, early in the morning, perpetrators vandalized a Biden/Harris sign, captured on surveillance video near the Town of Luray building, the most heavily-monitored area in Page County. Promptly informed, the police efficiently identified, located, and arrested the suspects within hours.
Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day to benefit UVA Children’s Hospital
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Miracle Treat Day is coming up Thursday. It’s a day dedicated to donating a portion of the profit from Blizzards sold to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, like UVA Health Children’s Hospital. “We sell blizzards, and $2 for each blizzard will go to CMN...
Women’s Golf: Caroline Craig Joins JMU Women’s Golf as Assistant Coach
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women's golf Head Coach Tommy Baker announced Big Ten Champion Caroline Craig will join the Dukes' coaching staff as an assistant coach, effective Aug. 1. "I am very excited to add Caroline to the program," Baker said. "Her infectious personality is sure to motivate and inspire the players to great success this season and beyond. Caroline undoubtedly has the golf pedigree as a Big 10 Champion, but what impresses her the most is her desire to make an impact on the lives of everyone she encounters on a daily basis." Craig, the native of Sautee...
Dukes Picked Second in East Division, Five Named Preseason All-Sun Belt
NEW ORLEANS – James Madison football was predicted to finish second in Sun Belt Conference East Division, and five student-athletes were selected to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Team, the league announced Monday. The Dukes, who finished atop the Sun Belt East in each of their first two seasons in...
Chesapeake Woman Wins $180K With 6 Virginia Lottery Tickets
The woman's strategic play of identical winning numbers across multiple Virginia Lottery tickets resulted in a substantial $180,000 payout. A Chesapeake resident struck gold with the Virginia Lottery when she purchased six tickets for the Pick 5 game, all bearing identical winning numbers for the June 5 draw. Latoya Burke’s...
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