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The road to the nomination, presidency runs through Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia already promises to play a big role in the general election on the Electoral College Board. But, it could a big decider in how the Democrats proceed with the presidential nomination. Both senators of the commonwealth, Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, have endorsed Vice President...
Swimming advisory extended for part of Lake Anna, other sections added
The swimming advisory issued by the Virginia Department of Health for the North Anna Branch of Lake Anna has been extended, along with the addition of a swimming advisory for the Upper and Middle sections of the Pamunkey Branch of Lake Anna.
Virginia Supreme Court dismisses earned sentence credit case
The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled against a man who claimed the state’s Department of Corrections wrongly withheld credits for an earlier release by using a date “well after his arrest” as the point he started earning the credits instead of his arrest date.
Virginia Tech researchers explore genome of American chestnut tree with hopes for restoration
Virginia Tech researchers have collaborated with the American Chestnut Foundation to examine the genome of American chestnut trees, which may help restoration of the tree's population.
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.
Crozet Thrift Store Relocates After 45 Years
CROZET, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – The Green Olive Tree is on the move. Crozet’s Christian thrift store, which opened the door at its original location back in 1979, faced demolition when the property on which it sat was sold for development. But Music Today, located just across the street, made an offer they couldn’t refuse, and a deal was made.
Former Highland County administrator indicted on felony embezzlement charge
A former Highland County administrator who was investigated by Virginia State Police after tens of thousands of dollars of county funds went missing was recently indicted on a felony charge. Roberta A. Lambert, 65, is accused of stealing an estimated $20,000 in 2022 and 2023. Lambert is charged with embezzlement of public funds, according...
James Madison, East Division takes center stage at Sun Belt Football Media Days
NEW ORLEANS (WHSV) - James Madison, alongside the rest of the Sun Belt East Division, kicked off Sun Belt Football Media Days on Tuesday at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District. JMU head coach Bob Chesney, wide receiver Taji Hudson, and linebacker Jacob Dobbs represented the Dukes. The 2024...
City of Harrisonburg open comment period on Community Development Block Grant amendment
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Harrisonburg City Council met Tuesday night to discuss several items on the agenda, including the reallocation of funds from the 2024 Suitcase Clinic Project. The proposed amendment included moving $10,000 of CDBG funding designated to the 2024 Suitcase Clinic project to the 2024 Homeless Services...
City leaders ‘move from injustice to justice’ through sustainability education
Harrisonburg will apply for a grant aimed at helping disadvantaged communities reduce pollution and make neighborhoods more resilient to climate change. The city will move forward with an application for an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant through the Environmental Protection Agency, officials announced at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
City officials to break ground on Harrisonburg’s fifth fire station
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Fire Department is set to break ground on its new Fire Station Number Five. The event will take place next Tuesday morning at nine at the site on Mount Clinton Pike. Harrisonburg Fire Chief Matt Tobia explains that when the fire station...
Harrisonburg man found guilty in connection with mysterious death.
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg man that authorities say was responsible for the mysterious death last summer was found guilty of an amended charge. According to online records, a jury yesterday afternoon found Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr. guilty of voluntary manslaughter after a six-day trial in Rockingham County Circuit Court.
Custom framing manufacturer expands to Frederick County
Framebridge, the leading manufacturer for direct to customer framing, selected Frederick County for its new manufacturing hub. This is the company’s second facility on the east coast in addition to the studio in Richmond, Kentucky. The new Framing Studio is located at 155 Aviation Drive in Winchester and will...
Stanley Elementary names assistant principal
~ Press release provided by Page County Public Schools. LURAY, July 23 ― With more than 20 years of leadership and instructional experience in public education for Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Rockingham County Public Schools, and Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, Lee Purnhagen has been selected as the new Assistant Principal for the 2024-2025 school year at Stanley Elementary.
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