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Dukes Add Walk-On Trinity Dale for 2024-25
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women's basketball completed its 2024-25 roster with the addition of walk-on Trinity Dale, as announced by Head Coach Sean O'Regan on Wednesday afternoon. The guard prepped at L. C. Bird in her hometown of Chesterfield, Va. where she was named first team all-region, VHSL...
Lowest-spending Virginia school districts surpass top spenders in some subjects
(The Center Square) — Recent data on school district spending gathered by the Virginia Public Access Project appear to support the conclusion of a late-February Reason Foundation study assessing the relationship between state K-12 education spending and student outcomes. The foundation concluded that increased spending does not always correlate with higher test scores, and less spending doesn’t always mean poorer outcomes. Some reading, math and science Standards of Learning pass...
Renovations could be on the way for Harrison House
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Renovations could be on the horizon for Harrisonburg’s namesake house. The city’s Public Works Department is planning a major restoration project to the tune of $4 million for the historic Thomas Harrison house. Staff are working on applying for a Virginia 250 Preservation Fund grant, which supports improvements to historic sites.
Harrisonburg trees with strange green fruit have native roots
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - For people out and about around Harrisonburg, they might have noticed trees with strange looking fruit along the paths in the Friendly City. Green Space Manager Jeremy Harold had an answer about one of them. Harold said one of the trees found throughout parks in the Harrisonburg area is called an Osage orange tree, which grow green fruits with a ridge-like texture.
Charlotte football may face uphill battle against JMU
Following a 3-9 2023 campaign, Charlotte football will open up their season at home on Saturday, Aug. 31, against James Madison University (JMU) at 8:00 p.m. Ahead of the matchup, Charlotte Head Coach Biff Poggi painted a grim picture for the 49ers in the pregame press conference on Aug. 27.
‘It’s full go’: JMU ready for first season to compete for Sun Belt Championship
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - For the first time in program history, JMU football enters the 2024 season eligible to compete in both a bowl and a conference championship game. Coming off their probationary period when joining the Sun Belt in 2022, the training wheels are officially off heading into Week 1.
Alleged ‘Shopping Cart Killer’ nears his trial date; insanity plea refused
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - After a motion made in Oct. 2022 to perform a psychological exam on Anthony Robinson — the alleged “Shopping Cart Killer” — Robinson’s defense team has forgone its ability to use the insanity plea. In Nov. 2021, Harrisonburg police found 39-year-old...
One Charge Set Aside, Another Set For An October Court Date Against Henley Middle School Principal
GLEN ALLEN,VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Henrico County prosecutors are setting aside one charge against Henley Middle School Principal Laruth Ensley while a judge has set an October court date on another. A Henrico Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court judge has accepted the prosecution’s “nolle pross” of the Class 4 felony charge of abusing a child resulting in serious injury. However, an October 7th court date was set on a Class 1 misdemeanor charge of assault and battery of a family member.
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