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Front Royal Cardinals Set to Battle Purcellville Cannons on July 18
Front Royal Cardinals Face Winchester Royals in Thrilling Showdown on Sunday, July 14. Get ready for an exciting evening of baseball! The Front Royal Cardinals will take on the Winchester Royals on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Fans can anticipate a thrilling showdown filled with skillful plays and strategic maneuvers. The...
I-81 slow rolls and ramp closures in Harrisonburg to start this weekend
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Bridge demolition and ramp reconstruction will cause traffic restrictions and delays on Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg from July 21-26 for ongoing improvements to Route 33 (East Market Street) and its interchange with I-81 at exit 247. The off-ramp from southbound I-81 to westbound Route...
Valley League teams experiencing host family shortage
(WHSV) - Valley Baseball League teams have had problems finding enough host families for their players. League officials say ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, families that were normally hosting haven’t returned. Valley League Commissioner R.W. Bowman is asking for assistance from the community. “It’s been tough,” Bowman said. “I’d...
Harrisonburg business transforms fallen downtown trees into new furniture
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Rocktown Urban Wood in Harrisonburg has set its roots in the business of transforming trees into furniture. Ned Gearing and Rhett Miles opened their business in 2019 and have been longtime partners with Harrisonburg Public Works as they work to convert fallen trees downtown into brand new furniture. Gearing said seeing the companies work in the public eye is a special feeling.
Virginia State Police hosting free motorcycle event
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Virginia State Police are hosting a free motorcycle self-assessment course. The event will be this Saturday, July 20, from 8:30 to 1 and riders can ride, learn, and practice rider safety through the S.I.P.D.E process which stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
DuCard Vineyards Offering Sip and Learn about Rosé classes
DuCard Vineyards owner Scott Elliff was dead set against producing Rosé wines when he began his Etlan vineyards. He says winemaker Julien Dyrantie was taken aback when the discussed it. But a trip to France changed Elliff’s mind and when he got back to Virginia and discussed the matter...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning!
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a. Southern Shenandoah County in northwestern Virginia…. Southwestern Page County in northwestern Virginia…. * At 312 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bridgewater, or near Harrisonburg, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail....
Former JMU DE Kromah selected by San Antonio in fifth round of UFL Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (JMU Athletics) – James Madison defensive lineman Jamree Kromah was selected by the San Antonio Brahmas in the fifth round with the 39th overall pick in the 2024 United Football League College Draft. Kromah capped off his JMU career in 2023 as a HERO Sports Group of...
Pittsburgh Pirates select Kettle Run graduate Joe Vogatsky in MLB Draft
Kettle Run graduate Joe Vogatsky was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 19th round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft June 16. Vogatsky is the seventh James Madison University baseball player to be drafted twice. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 14th round of the 2023 draft but opted to return to the Dukes for his senior season.
Augusta County Fair Tickets
The Augusta County Fair is August 23rd-27th, and we’ll be giving away tickets to the Wine Festival, the Figure 8 Relay Race, the Diesel Dirt Drags, the Tractor Pull and Monster Truck Show, and General Admission tickets for gate admission. Listen during Early Mornings on WSVA for your cue to call 540-433-9782 and be Caller #25 to win!
Ikenberry earns two-year contract extension
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Marlin Ikenberry is staying in Harrisonburg for at least a few more seasons. The James Madison baseball coach was awarded a two-year contract extension Wednesday afternoon. When Ikenberry signed his last extension before the 2024 season, a clause in his contract stated that if JMU finished...
JMU’s new assistants bringing fresh perspective to women’s basketball program
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Not only was Sean O’Regan busy bringing new players to the program from the transfer portal this offseason, he was hard at work filling out his coaching staff. O’Regan lost top assistant Neal Harrow to the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks and his other assistant, Lexie...
JMU’s Schiavone, Vogatsky selected on final day of MLB Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (JMU Athletics) – The battery of junior Jason Schiavone and senior Joe Vogatsky came off the board on the final day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, as the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates, respectively, drafted each on Tuesday afternoon. Schiavone was selected in the 11th...
Christendom College’s Quest named AD of the Year
The USCAA awarded Christendom College’s Patrick Quest as the Athletic Director of the Year and named him to the organization’s Board of Directors. Quest has led the athletics department since 2015 and during his tenure, Christendom has won three national championships, five national runner-ups, and saw 333 student athletes named Academic All-Americans and another 83 as All-Americans.
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