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Five Cougars earn VaSID All-State honors for men's wrestling
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University wrestling had five student-athletes voted to the 2023-24 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State Team, which was announced Friday. The Cougars had three VaSID First Team selections and two earned Second Team accolades. Juniors Mason Barrett and Khalil Mitchell, along with senior...
Queen City Porch Swingers at Offbeat Roadhouse
The Queen City Porch Swingers will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse Friday night, July 26, for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. Staunton’s favorite Trad Jazz band, the Queen City Porch Swingers takes you back in time with the infectious melodies of songs from the 1910s through the 1940s.
Lawsuits challenging year-old model policies in full swing
(The Center Square) — One year after the Virginia Department of Education rolled out new model policies for the treatment of transgender students, the ACLU has undertaken several lawsuits on behalf of students identifying as transgender, saying the policies violate state and federal law. One lawsuit was dismissed Monday, and the other two will be heard on Aug. 6 and 20, one in federal court and the other in state circuit court. ...
Staunton: Recycling program one year after successful move to Public Works
Recycling in the City of Staunton is about quality, not quantity. One year ago, the city moved recycling from Gypsy Hill Park gym’s parking lot to Public Works on Craigmont Road in the West End. “It’s more regulated up here,” said the city’s new director of Public Works, Dave...
Recount will decide if conservative US Rep. Bob Good loses primary to Trump-backed challenger
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — A recount of the votes cast in the Republican primary in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District will be held on July 31 to decide whether a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump will hold onto his narrow victory over U.S. Rep. Bob Good, one of the most conservative members of Congress.
CrowdStrike global tech outage creates trouble for Columbia Gas website, mobile app
The global technology outage caused by an update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is affecting some local businesses, and not others. The outage is under close monitoring by Augusta Health where patient care has not been impacted and the Fishersville-based hospital system remains operational. “Today, a major worldwide software outage has...
Preview: Kickers Back at Home in Jägermeister Cup Match
David vs Goliath – The last time the Kickers played at home they handed Forward Madison their first league loss. Forward Madison is a better team than the Kickers. This week the Kickers face Greenville. Greenville is a better team than the Kicker so logic dictates that they’ll beat Greenville or at the very least there is hope. Not a giant dump truck filled with hope but at least a wheelbarrow full of hope.
Valley Roofing & Exteriors celebrates 20 years in business
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Anson Martin founded Valley Roofing and Exteriors in 2004 as a one-man business, after working for several years in construction. Now 20 years later, the company maintains between 50 and 60 employees and serves customers from Rockingham to Albemarle County. “I look at my journey through...
Shore Little League Major Boys win in opening round of state tournament
On Friday July 19, the Shore Little League Major Boys baseball team opened pool play with a 6-0 win over Bridgewater. Christian Lewis got the start and win on the mound and combined with strong outings by Eason Willis and Hudson Yokem for the shutout. The three pitchers scattered three hits over 6 innings of play while only walking 3.
Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Co. hosts 86th annual Bridgewater Lawn Party
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - The Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company hosts its 86th annual Bridgewater Lawn Party. Hundreds of locals came out to enjoy a series of food, antique shows, parades, and music. All food vendor proceeds went to the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company as an effort to help supply its Firehouse. Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company Chief Joshua Shank says the event means more than just a means for fundraising.
Watch: How heat is impacting the VMI Summer Transition Program
LEXINGTON, Va. – Incoming VMI Cadets eager to get a head start in their military career are taking part in a summer transition program. 10 News photojournalist Greg Moore Shows us how the heat is impacting the Program.
W&L Annual Fund Soars to $10.4M; Overall Giving Nears $71M
Thanks to Washington and Lee University’s generous community of donors, the 2023-2024 Annual Fund raised $10,431,771 to support all areas of the university’s strategic plan to foster a leading liberal arts and legal education. Giving increased by $138,756 over the previous fiscal year, marking the largest Annual Fund in five years and the fourth-highest total in W&L history. The Law Annual Fund, comprising alumni, parents and friends of the Law School, raised $1,433,126, exceeding its $1.4 million goal. Total giving to all areas reached nearly $71 million, the third-highest total in W&L history. The areas receiving the highest level of support in 2023-2024 were scholarships, with $21.2 million for undergraduate and $10.3 million for law.
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