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Valley League teams experiencing host family shortage
(WHSV) - Valley Baseball League teams have had problems finding enough host families for their players. League officials say ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, families that were normally hosting haven’t returned. Valley League Commissioner R.W. Bowman is asking for assistance from the community. “It’s been tough,” Bowman said. “I’d...
Harrisonburg business transforms fallen downtown trees into new furniture
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Rocktown Urban Wood in Harrisonburg has set its roots in the business of transforming trees into furniture. Ned Gearing and Rhett Miles opened their business in 2019 and have been longtime partners with Harrisonburg Public Works as they work to convert fallen trees downtown into brand new furniture. Gearing said seeing the companies work in the public eye is a special feeling.
Waynesboro PD reminds residents if they see something, say something
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - The Waynesboro Police Department reminds the public to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings when at a large gathering. Sgt. E.A. Bourne with the Waynesboro Police Department said when out at any large events, there are a lot of variables out of one’s control. So, Bourne suggests to capitalize on the things you can control, stay aware of your surroundings and if you see something, say something.
20-foot-inflatable IUD goes up at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Freeda, the traveling 20-foot-tall inflatable intrauterine device, soaked up the sun on Tuesday at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The famous IUD from Americans for Contraception was up at 24th Street Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Americans for Contraception is using her as...
Man killed in Nelson County motorcycle crash
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police have released the name of a man killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday in Nelson County. Francis M. Saunders III, 43 of Nellysford, died after being taken to a hospital. The crash occurred at 7:46 p.m. July 14, 2024 on Rockfish Valley...
James Madison Athletics to go cashless for home games
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Athletics will introduce cashless operations for all home athletics competitions starting with the 2024-25 athletics year. The cashless operations apply to stadium ticketing operations as well as all concessions, which are operated by campus dining vendor, JMU Dining, and stadium bookstore merchandise sales, which are managed by Follett. Fans looking to make purchases at any JMU Athletics events will need to have a debit or credit card accessible.
Waynesboro's 4th annual Back to School Bash is coming up
WAYNESBORO – Waynesboro Public Schools is hosting its 4th annual Back to School Bash events on July 21 and July 28 at Kate Collins Middle School, 1625 Ivy St. from 1-6 p.m. This event will allow families to take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to prepare for the upcoming school year, according to a press release from the school system.
Two-way conversation possible with Harrisonburg PD through tool for non-emergencies
Residents of Harrisonburg may now submit anonymous tips to the police from a smartphone or online through a new app. The Harrisonburg Police Department launched tip411 and the Harrisonburg PD mobile app to help residents connect with the department, find information and view alerts. The new tool enables the public...
Augusta Aces qualify for Florida baseball tourney, need help to quickly raise funds
STAUNTON — The Augusta Aces baseball team shined recently by placing second in the Babe Ruth League 2024 Virginia 13YO State Tournament. But it wasn't easy. After the Aces — comprised of local Babe Ruth players from Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County and Rockbridge County — lost their second game 4-2 to a...
Lacrosse: Katelyn Morgan Named CSC Second Team Academic All-American
GREENWOOD, Ind. – James Madison lacrosse senior Katelyn Morgan was recognized as a 2023-24 College Sports Communicators Second Team Academic All-American®, as the organization unveiled its Women's At-Large Team on Tuesday. Morgan becomes the first Academic All-American in three years across all sports and just the 22nd student-athlete in JMU history to garner Academic All-America® status, dating back to 1976. In total, 22 student-athletes have combined for 30 awards. The Marietta, Ga., native is just the third JMU lacrosse player to earn the distinction, joining Brooks Lawler (2016) and Gail Decker (2004). Morgan graduated from JMU this past spring with...
New Play Explores How AIDS Epidemic Affected Black Americans, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the AIDS epidemic beginning in the 1980s took hundreds of thousands of lives across the country, and even more around the world. A new theater production at this year’s Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) in Shepherdstown highlights how the disease impacted the lives of Black Americans in particular.
Registration is now available for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Office of Energy in West Virginia has announced that registration is now open for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit, scheduled to take place on October 29-30 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. This summit aims to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for […]
Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project
RICHMOND, VA — Gov.Glenn Youngkin today announced the allocation of $30.1 million from the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) to the City of Suffolk for the Route 460 Road Improvement Project to support the Port 460 Logistics Center Development in Hampton Roads. This project is said to be vital to the future growth of the […] The post Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.
Trump chief pollster says traditionally Democratic states such as New Jersey and New Mexico are ‘toss-ups’
Former President Donald Trump’s chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, listed Minnesota, Virginia, New Jersey, and New Mexico as toss-ups and implied Maine is in play while speaking to the Florida GOP at the Republican National Convention. None of those states have voted for a Republican since 2004, when both Virginia and New Mexico turned red before […]
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