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Not in my back yard: Community buy-in will be necessary to overcome housing insecurity
Community agencies have come together to tackle housing insecurity and homelessness in Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro. In the last 10 months, the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, Valley Community Services Board, Augusta Health and numerous other organizations have been learning more about the housing crisis in the Shenandoah Valley.
SAW opioid settlement town hall feedback calls for in-patient treatment center
STAUNTON - "We didn't even know what fentanyl was." One of the first speakers at the July 17 Opioid Town Hall in Staunton's city council chambers teared up, anger tinging her voice. ...
Concerns over Waynesboro road work voiced to city staff
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Waynesboro city officials have heard concerns from residents regarding road work that is happening around the city. The city is using a method called micro-sealing to maintain roads. “So you have the traditional mill and pave. We have a new process called micro sealing,” council member...
Eagles donate $100,000 to Special Love
Special Love, a Winchester based organization focused on supporting children with cancer and their families, received a $100,000 donation from the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Winchester on Sunday. Winchester member Tammy Frye served as the State Madam President in the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and chose Special...
Van Gogh Immersive Experience Exhibit comes to Richmond
RICHMOND- A new immersive experience featuring one of the most renowned and influential figures in the history of Western art is coming to Richmond!. The Van Gogh exhibit has been touring since 2017, attracting thousands of visitors and gaining popularity. It has been ranked among the 12 best immersive experiences in the world by CNN, and now it is making its way to the river city.
Country singer Lauren Alaina cancels upcoming concerts after father’s death and says ‘I really don’t have words yet’
COUNTRY singer Lauren Alaina canceled her upcoming concerts to mourn her father's death. The Road Less Traveled singer announced the news on social media saying, "I really don't have words yet." Lauren took to Instagram to share the news with her fans on Wednesday. "We lost my daddy last night,...
Taji Hudson unafraid of bigger role's pressure
With JMU losing last season’s top three wide receivers to graduation and the transfer portal, the pressure is on redshirt junior receiver Taji Hudson to produce this season. “I think pressure is fear, and most of the time fear is not real,” Hudson said on the podium at Media Day.
Harrisonburg opens sustainable certification program for local restaurants
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg Public Works has launched a new free Green Restaurant Certification Program. The Eateries Acting Towards Sustainability (EATS) certification will acknowledge local businesses’ sustainability efforts and encourage them to continue to pursue their environmental efforts. The program is voluntary and available to those in the food service industry who choose to participate, with three businesses already enrolled.
JMU chemistry professor honored for outstanding teaching
Chemistry professor Barbara Reisner has been honored with the 2024 James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry. The award, presented by the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society, is presented annually and recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the teaching of chemistry.
McCloud on transferring to Texas State: ‘It was time for a fresh start’
NEW ORLEANS (WHSV) - Jordan McCloud will forever be apart of James Madison football history. The quarterback was the Sun Belt Player of the Year in 2023 and led the Dukes to their first bowl game in program history. Shortly after the regular season finale at Coastal Carolina, Curt Cignetti...
JMU football players foster teamwork through video games
With 64 new players, JMU football is facing its latest in this season’s series of uphill battles: build chemistry. While in-person have lent themselves toward this task, such as playing name games or going for a swim at the Westover Pool, last week’s release of EA Sports College Football 25 has built a new form of healthy comradery.
11 Dukes Named NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (NFCA) announced that 11 James Madison softball players were named 2024 Scholar All-Americans. To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must have posted a grade-point average of 3.50 or better during the 2023-24 academic year. In all, 11 JMU players were recognized, as the Dukes finished the year with a team GPA of 3.443.
Midlothian man pleads guilty to embezzling $4 million from VDH
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A Midlothian man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to stealing millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health. According to court documents, on Aug. 10, 2013, Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, became an employee of VDH. In 2019, Harrell became...
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