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Staunton: City to participate in 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War
On Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8, the City of Staunton will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s War. Dunmore, who was governor of the colony of Virginia before the Revolutionary War and the last royal governor of Virginia, was born in Scotland. According to Davis Tierney,...
Fact Check: Were militia groups in Charlottesville better equipped than Virginia State Police?
In response to violence in Charlottesville, Va., Gov. Terry McAuliffe praised law enforcement’s work, but also said that some demonstrators were better equipped than the State Police. White nationalists and militia members, as well as people who opposed them, gathered on Aug. 12 in different parts of Charlottesville and...
Doughlab bringing new doughnut shop to Loudoun
A new doughnut shop is in the works for a shopping center in Loudoun County. And while it has a new name, you may be familiar with its predecessor. We’re talking about Doughlab, a new retail shop coming to the Cascades Overlook center in Sterling. It’s taking the 800 s.f. space that was vacated by Abbott’s Frozen Custard when that shop closed late last year.
Neighbors hold candlelight vigil for Newport News man tragically killed
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — On Friday evening, a group of Newport News residents gathered to say goodbye to their beloved neighbor, Marvin Jackson. Many neighbors question the motive behind his death. “We [are] going to miss you, and it’s not going to be the same around here,” said Kareem....
‘God put me in this position’: Prince Edward gets new football coach
It started earlier this month and there are no plans to stop anytime soon. New Prince Edward County High varsity football coach Melvin Mitchell and some of his team can be found at different churches around the county on Sunday mornings. The goal here is to introduce the team and new football coach to people […] The post ‘God put me in this position’: Prince Edward gets new football coach appeared first on Farmville.
Arthur Gregg, for whom Fort Lee's name was changed, dies at 96
Retired Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg, who began his military career at, and then returned several times to the Army post that would later bear his name, has died. Gregg died Thursday at the age of 96, officials at Fort Gregg-Adams announced in a statement. No cause of death was given. ...
Open Doors Director explains services available at Harrisonburg’s soon-to-open homeless shelter
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Open Doors is inviting the community out for a meeting this Saturday morning on the future Homeless Services Center. Executive Director Nate Riddle says residents can network with at least five community partners that will provide services at the future center on North Main Street.
Children Activities by Samuels Public Library for the Month of September
These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of September 2024. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153. Monday, September 2. The library will be closed...
JMU men’s soccer ties CSUN 0-0 in season opener
JMU men’s soccer began its season Thursday night and moved to 0-0-1 after both teams remained scoreless throughout the game. Freshman midfielder Milo Wray had the first shot on goal at 35:01, and the Dukes would add two more shots on goal. JMU finished with seven shots total. CSUN...
University Welcome highlights: Administration leans on past to strengthen future
With a backtrack courtesy of the Marching Royal Dukes (MRDs), faculty, staff and affiliates gathered in the echoing basketball court of the Atlantic Union Bank Center for JMU’s annual University Welcome, which recapped a new Artificial Intellegence (AI) program, updates on Carrier Library’s construction and a dual-authentication program to replace Duo.
Three highlights of Interim President Charlie King’s contract
Charlie King started his position as interim university president on July 1. Here are the highlights of his position, according to his contract which was obtained by The Breeze:. His salary is over half a million dollars. King earns an annual base salary of $568,521 as interim university president, which...
Former All-American Penta joining LaPorte’s coaching staff
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Former All-American and SEC pitcher of the year Maddie Penta is joining Loren LaPorte’s staff to become the pitching coach for the James Madison softball program. A former pitcher at Auburn University, Penta was the SEC Pitcher of the Year in 2023 which included back-to-back...
Cline makes his way through the Valley on healthcare tour
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Congressman Ben Cline has spent the past week touring healthcare facilities throughout Virginia’s Sixth District. According to a news release from Cline’s Communications Director, Maggie Clemmons, the congressman stopped in the Harrisonburg area on Wednesday to visit Augusta Health in Fishersville and James Madison University’s Nursing Program.
James Madison Cross County picked second in preseason Sun Belt poll
NEW ORLEANS (JMU Athletics) – James Madison cross country came in second in the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the league announced on Thursday afternoon. The Dukes received two first-place votes and tallied 151 points, while Arkansas State claimed the top spot with 10 first-place nods and 162 points. Marshall was third with 138 points, followed by App State and Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers were given the final first-place vote in the conference of 13 participants.
Meet a 1L: Tyler Showalter ’27L
Tyler Showalter is from Harrisonburg, Virginia. He received a B.A. in Religious Studies from James Madison University. Prior to law school, he was a legal intern at Litten & Sipe LLP. What you are looking forward to in 1L year?. I am really looking forward to the flag football league...
A timeline of the investigation into the missing Virginia mother whose husband is now accused of killing her in their home
The week after Naresh Bhatt told news reporters he was “suffering” as authorities searched for his missing Virginia wife, he stood before a judge on Friday morning facing accusations he killed her inside their home and dragged her body outside in late July.
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