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NWS: Augusta County area under severe thunderstorm watch
UPDATE: At 5:15 p.m. the thunderstorm which prompted a warning from the National Weather Service has weakened below severe limits and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. ...
VDOT to extend and improve rest area highway ramps on I-81
MOUNT SIDNEY, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will extend highway ramps at both the northbound and southbound rest areas at mile marker 232 on Interstate 81. As part of the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan (CIP) VDOT has made, parts of the interstate will be widened and...
Exhibit honoring Blue Ridge Tunnel workers from Augusta County Historical Society
STAUNTON — The first floor of the R.R. Smith Center for History and Art will be abuzz with excitement on Friday, Sept. 6, from 5-8 p.m. On that evening, all of the history and art galleries will be open for a new interactive railroad exhibit by the Augusta County Historical Society (ACHS) and the display of the work of Staunton Augusta Art Center’s (SAAC) artists in residence. It will truly be a celebration of history and...
Waynesboro: Bid for long-awaited West End fire station awarded today
It’s not exactly full steam ahead, but the City of Waynesboro has taken the next step in building a fire department substation in the West End of Waynesboro. According to Waynesboro City Manager Mike Hamp, “the city issued notice of award today.”. The project was posted to eVa...
Staunton: Alternating lane closures, slow-roll traffic next week for bridge work over I-81
Bridge work on Interstate 81 in Augusta County requires overnight alternating lane closures and slow-roll traffic control (rolling roadblocks) on the nights of September 3 to 5, 2024. The traffic restrictions are for painting of the Route 635 overpass bridge, under construction between mile marker 220 and 221 near Staunton.
Leaf peepers, lovers of fall: Predictions are here for Virginia weather, colors
The dry conditions in the Shenandoah Valley this summer will put a damper on fall foliage colors this fall, according to an AccuWeather meteorologist. “The leaves are likely to drop off the trees earlier than usual,” said Thomas Kines, also the director of forecaster scheduling. “The orange and red are not likely to be as vibrant as they usually are. The yellows and browns will probably be the dominant colors.”
Must-watch TV? Waynesboro City Council celebrates 250 meetings archived on YouTube channel
Waynesboro City Council meetings are becoming something along the lines of must-watch TV, according to a discussion at the start of its regular meeting on Monday night. That, or Mayor Lana Williams quipped, there is nothing better to watch on TV. The City of Waynesboro launched its YouTube channel in...
United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County brings awareness to local ALICE families
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — The United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County will recognize local ALICE families for the Labor Day holiday starting Wednesday, Aug. 28. The organization supports 38% of single-female families in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County who are ALICE, or Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. These workers often struggle to keep their households from financial ruin. The organization also highlights its Community Impact Grants, which aid sliding-scale scholarships for childcare.
New kids on the block
As the Marching Royal Dukes (MRDs) rang echoes of excitement into Court Square, business owners, community members and officials welcomed JMU’s newest students with open arms to their downtown home. On Saturday, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR) hosted the Block Party in the ’Burg, presented by JMU’s Office of Orientation...
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