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Showalter family pledges $1 million to Sentara RMH to establish Supportive Care Clinic
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Sentara RMH received a $1 million pledge to establish the Twila Showalter Supportive Care Clinic for cancer patients. The clinic’s namesake, Twila Showalter, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2014 and passed away three years later. Since then, the Showalter family has raised $100,000 to date for the RMH Foundation’s Hope Fund for Cancer Care.
Longtime Harrisonburg tattoo artist takes business on the road to raise money for city monument
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A longtime Harrisonburg tattoo artist and instructor is beginning a new chapter for his business and tattoo artist school. T.J. Warsing owns T.J.’s Dermagraphics Tattoos and has been a tattoo artist in Harrisonburg for over 30 years. Now, he is preparing to take his business on the road.
Tax-free weekend great time to stock up on storm kit
If you're a Virginian, you'll likely be doing some shopping this weekend. "Not having to pay taxes is a big plus because in these tough economic times more money you can keep in your pocket to spend on other things the better it is for you," said Derek Staton of Taylor's Do It Center in Norfolk.
VPM’s community engagement highlights for July 2024
Each day, VPM sets out to educate, entertain and inspire the members of our community with robust and diverse content that is accessible to as many people as possible. It’s also important that our communities see themselves through the stories we tell. To accomplish these goals, members of the VPM staff engage with those communities to meet and collaborate with individuals and organizations that also seek to be a resource to all Virginians.
Record high ocean temperatures put the entire region at risk
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A dip in the water to cool off isn’t as cool as it used to be. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean and around the globe, ocean temperatures have been at record highs this year. “So the at this point, we...
Jasper Drilling explores gender and identity in Shenandoah Valley Art Center exhibit
WAYNESBORO – Jasper Drilling, an accomplished oil painter, delves into the intricate relationship between gender and the body through his evocative self-portraits. More: Staunton boy is Soap Box world champion; back-to-school haircuts; Waynesboro celebrates summer programs: Chalkboard ...
Eight is enough: Fishburne Military is going from the traditional 11-man to 8-man football
WAYNESBORO – With dwindling numbers of students interested in football and a rash of injuries last season, Fishburne Military School has decided to switch from the traditional 11-man football to the eight-man variety. "It was strictly numbers," Coach Chip Crabill said about the decision. ...
A “Luxe in Lexington” Weekend
A small town with an easy, laid back vibe that also offers upscale shopping and dining. Found: Lexington, Virginia, where your luxe getaway awaits. Brimming with sights and smells, historic downtown Lexington features red brick sidewalks, locally owned boutiques, art galleries where the artists themselves work the counter, niche salons and places of pampering, and free wine sips every Friday. In Lexington, posh accommodations dot Main Street and every corner has a bit of history to tell. For the best narration, let the horse-drawn carriage be your guide.