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Gift and Thrift reaches new patrons in Agora Downtown Market
Gift and Thrift — the community favorite and one-stop shop for decorative trinkets, used books and unique furniture — is welcoming a second location to downtown Harrisonburg. The store, showcasing “pre-loved” products “from antiques to designer handbags,” according to its website, will be opening an installation along with...
Former JMU All-American Green readies for NFL chance after medical clearance
Trainer Troy Jones described the high school-age Jalen Green (2019-23) as an overthinker, however, during his time as a JMU football defensive end, Green pushed beyond that and turned his problem into his “superpower,” Jones said. Green suffered a knee injury that ended his college career in JMU’s...
Chesney, Dukes wrap fall camp, look to eliminate distractions
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - As the James Madison football team concluded fall camp, the next step for Bob Chesney and the Dukes is eliminating distractions. A day after fall camp wrapped up, the the fall semester began. Students returned to campus and classes are back in session. “Before, we were...
Mission to care for wild animals continues at Wildlife Center of Virginia
Milestones are nothing new at the Wildlife Center of Virginia after 42 years of caring for wild animals, but Wednesday afternoon’s is especially important. The Center admitted its 100,000th patient, a Northern Ring-necked snake from Staunton that had been stuck to a tree in a glue trap along with two dead snakes.
Augusta Health offers fresh vegetables, recipes to combat chronic diseases
FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta Health’s Farmacy program gives people access to fresh vegetables and preparation guides so folks can make healthy lifestyle changes if they are at risk of chronic disease. Augusta Health’s farm near its Fishersville campus allows the hospital to grow fresh vegetables to help people...
Boys & Girls Club team members promoted to oversee operations, provide youth development
Boys & Girls Club of Waynesboro, Staunton & Augusta County announced the promotion of two dedicated team members who have consistently demonstrated excellence in serving area youth and local community. Alexis Dearmon has been promoted to program director to director of operations. In her new role, Dearmon will oversee operations...
Inching Closer: Warmer weather on the way as summer makes a return for the weekend
Thursday, with winds from the southeast, we’ll shake off the morning chill a little faster than days past. By the lunchtime hour, more of us hit the 70 degree mark with several lowland counties pushing into the mid & upper 70s by the afternoon. Eastern mountains still struggle but have a good shot at nudging […]
Virginia home sales spike in July
Virginia home sales were up 10.7% in July, when compared to the same month last year, according to the Virginia Home Sales Report released on Wednesday by Virginia Realtors. The report showed that inventory continued to expand in the state, with 19,162 active listings statewide at the end of July, which is 4,223 more listings than a year ago – a 28.3% increase. There also were also 12,439 new listings that came onto the market in Virginia in July, a 13.6% increase (nearly 1,500 more homes) when compared to the same month in 2023.
Isle of Wight hopes to revive school sales tax option in 2025
When Virginia’s General Assembly reconvenes in January, Isle of Wight County will again push for legislation that would authorize cities and counties to raise their sales tax 1% by voter referendum to fund school construction. The matter remains included in a list of 2025 legislative priorities county supervisors discussed at their Aug. 15 meeting. Only […]
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