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Harrisonburg Republican leader reacts to Biden dropping out of 2024 race
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With the shift in support after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, Republican leaders have voiced their opinions about the news. Rockingham County Republican Committee Chairman, Daryl Borgquist said the committee is unfazed by Biden’s decision. He said no matter who the Democrats have as their candidate, this does not change their plans for who they will vote for, and how they will campaign for voters to elect Donald Trump.
Harrisonburg City Council opens public comment for homeless shelter naming
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The city of Harrisonburg kicked off a 30-day public comment period for the new homeless center during last night’s city council meeting. Deputy City Manager Amy Snider is the lead project director for the presently named Homeless Services Center. However, she proposed that...
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Democrats adapt to 2024 campaign changes
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With 104 days left until the November 5th election, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Democratic Headquarters is switching lanes, changing campaign material from Biden 2024 to Harris 2024 in record time. “Just a note that it’s like arts and crafts time here at the Democratic party, so folks are...
Town of New Market preparing to purchase property downtown
NEW MARKET, Va. (WHSV) - The Town of New Market is preparing to purchase a nearly half-acre property in its downtown area on South Congress Street. The New Market Town Council has already voted to move forward with purchasing the lot for $112,000. “Land doesn’t come available all the time...
City officials to break ground on Harrisonburg’s fifth fire station
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Fire Department is set to break ground on its new Fire Station Number Five. The event will take place next Tuesday morning at nine at the site on Mount Clinton Pike. Harrisonburg Fire Chief Matt Tobia explains that when the fire station...
City leaders ‘move from injustice to justice’ through sustainability education
Harrisonburg will apply for a grant aimed at helping disadvantaged communities reduce pollution and make neighborhoods more resilient to climate change. The city will move forward with an application for an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant through the Environmental Protection Agency, officials announced at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Skyline Literacy offering citizenship preparation courses
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—Skyline Literacy in Harrisonburg is offering citizenship preparation courses for residents of the friendly city. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to empowering adults through literacy skills. It offers GED prep courses, ESL courses, and Basic literacy courses to native and non-native English speakers. The citizenship test prep...
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