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Cave Comedy Fest to feature ‘Last Comic Standing’ star Lachlan Patterson
The third annual Cave Comedy Fest returns on Saturday, July 27, at Melrose Caverns in Harrisonburg. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Funny Womacks & Friends, formerly X2 Comedy, invite the community to come out early to Tailgate & Play before the show. There will be axe throwing, gem mining, cornhole and a scavenger hunt.
Why Fenwick Trimble believes ‘24 MLB Draft showcases promising future for JMU
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Former JMU outfielder Fenwick Trimble capped off his tenure as a Duke in impressive fashion. The junior finished the 2024 campaign earning All-Sun Belt First Team honors and was named to the NCBWA Second Team, making Trimble the 11th outfielder in JMU history selected in the MLB draft.
After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Co. hosts 86th annual Bridgewater Lawn Party
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - The Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company hosts its 86th annual Bridgewater Lawn Party. Hundreds of locals came out to enjoy a series of food, antique shows, parades, and music. All food vendor proceeds went to the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company as an effort to help supply its Firehouse. Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company Chief Joshua Shank says the event means more than just a means for fundraising.
Train derailment in Fredericksburg, Virginia, police investigate
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Crews have been working tirelessly for the last 24 hours to remove the train that derailed in Fredericksburg, Saturday night. Officials say as of Sunday afternoon all but one of the five cars have been removed. CSX took over the investigation and says all train cars should be removed and rerailed between 8pm and midnight.
Former WVIR anchor Dave Cupp dies
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Dave Cupp was, for 26 years, WVIR’s evening anchor and news director. His legacy lives on in the careers of scores of young journalists who began at the television station. Cupp was born October 7, 1949 in Chandler, Okla., to Gene and Betty Cupp. Early...
White House awards Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority $2.5M to lower housing costs in Va.
VIRGINIA (WFXR)– The White House recently announced $325 million in funding from the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant to seven communities across the country to build more homes and revitalize neighborhoods that have been left behind. One community receiving funding includes the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA), which received $2.5 million to help lower housing costs in Virginia.
Visit these 5 designated dark sky parks to watch Perseid meteor shower in Virginia
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Do you enjoy stargazing or just need some weekend plans? The Perseid meteor shower could be visible now through Aug. 24 and you can get a good view at five parks in Virginia which were designated as International Dark Sky Parks by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). These five parks […]
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