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Harrisonburg residents react to Biden dropping out the presidential race
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With the news of President Joe Biden dropping out of the election, community members in Downtown Harrisonburg shared their initial thoughts. After Joe Biden released via Twitter announcing he would be dropping out of the 2024 election, Harrisonburg resident Daniel Saylor said he was happy to see him drop out. He said as a Republican voter no matter who the new candidate is will not change his mind about voting for Donald Trump.
Cell phone-free school community talk, Interstate 81 detours: THE DIGEST
Cell phone free education in Waynesboro WAYNESBORO – The Virginia Department of Education will host a community conversation on cell phone-free education in Waynesboro. The conversation follows Governor Glenn Youngkin's Executive Order 33, which aims to reduce or eliminate cell phone usage in schools and limit the impact of smartphone use on...
Kaine addresses Biden's health, 'podunk paper' at Staunton election office opening
STAUNTON – The Democratic Party of Virginia opened a new headquarters in downtown Staunton on Saturday. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was one of several speakers at the opening, addressing President Joe Biden's health and calls for Biden to resign as the party's presidential nominee. Kaine also criticized his opponent in the Virginia senatorial race, Republican Hung Cao. ...
Applications open for 2024 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Citizen Academy is preparing for another season of bringing City of Harrisonburg staff closer to the community. The 13-week program allows participants to visit City of Harrisonburg departments and partner organizations to learn about the services, programs and events available to community members. The program is held one night each week from Aug. 22 to mid-November.
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...
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