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Community mourns missing Va. mom thought to have been killed by husband and more state headlines
• “Congressional office baseball bat attacker enters insanity plea in Virginia.”—NBC4 • “Community comes together to remember the missing Virginia mother whose husband is accused of killing her.”—CNN • “59-year-old shot, another arrested after road rage incident in Halifax County: VSP.”—WSET • “Inventory grew in Va. housing market in July.”—Virginia Business • “More than 60% […]
Former Gov. McAuliffe says Roanoke College poll is wrong. Here are the facts.
The former governor says the poll under-samples Democratic areas. He's simply wrong. The post Former Gov. McAuliffe says Roanoke College poll is wrong. Here are the facts. appeared first on Cardinal News.
HCPS to provide free meals to all students this school year
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg City Public Schools will provide free meals to all students again this school year. All schools in the division are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Students will receive breakfast and lunch daily at no cost.
Football: JMU Opens 2024 Season Saturday Night at Charlotte
James Madison University (JMU) kicks off its 2024 football season against Charlotte on August 31 at 8 p.m. The game marks the first time both teams meet as FBS programs, with JMU holding a 2-0 all-time record against the 49ers. Bob Chesney begins his tenure as head coach, looking to build on JMU's strong recent performances, including an 11-2 season in 2023. The Dukes aim for their fifth consecutive season-opening win, supported by a robust defense and offensive strategy.
Women’s Soccer: Verrecchia Named Offensive Player of the Week by Sun Belt
NEW ORLEANS – After racking up five points this past week in two games, senior midfielder Sophia Verrecchia earned Sun Belt Conference Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week honors, the league announced Tuesday afternoon. The Dukes drew both matches this past week against La Salle and Maryland, with Verrecchia scoring a goal in both and adding an assist against La Salle. After a corner kick goal in the 83rd minute gave Maryland the edge, Verrechia equalized in the 88th minute to tie the match after fighting through multiple Terrapin defenders to find the top right corner of the net....
Staunton Augusta Art Center celebrates 57 years of Art in the Park over Labor Day weekend
STAUNTON – As the summer comes to a close, Staunton prepares for one of its most anticipated cultural events: the 57th Annual Art in the Park, presented by the Staunton Augusta Art Center. Taking place over Labor Day weekend at Gypsy Hill Park, the two-day festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, community and culture. ...
Hot today, Extreme Heat Wednesday
Today: partly sunny and very warm. High 89. AccuWeather RealFeel temperature at 98. Winds south-southwest 3-6 mph. Tonight: mainly clear and humid. Low 65. Winds south-southwest 3-6 mph. Tomorrow: partly sunny and very hot. Danger of dehydration and heatstroke if outside for extended. periods of time. High 98. Winds west-northwest...
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.
JMU Opens 2024 Season Saturday Night at Charlotte
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison opens its 53rd season of football on Saturday, Aug. 31 with a trip to the Queen City to face Charlotte out of the American Athletic Conference. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m., and the game will be nationally televised on ESPNU. Pregame radio coverage...
Home Depot’s $26 Million Investment in Fashion Square Mall Sparks Economic Discussion
Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – At a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, Albemarle County officials discussed a significant economic development involving Home Depot’s $26 million investment in Fashion Square Mall. The project, which includes redeveloping the old Sears property, has garnered attention due to its potential impact on the community.
New Column: “Planted In Black Norfolk Soil”
How do you seed and nurture resplendent African-American spirit?. I was blessed that my courageous Creole father and exquisite Norfolk mother were wholly committed to finding and enrichening a local cultural soil, wherein they could plant and nourish their children, blessed with a capacity to weather the tempest of growing up Black.
Pinpoint Weather: Storm chances increasing
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A few showers and storms are possible on Wednesday as a cold front gets closer to Virginia. The best chance for rain will be north of I-64 though a few storms can’t be ruled out elsewhere. A few storms in the Highlands could become strong to severe with strong winds and […]
New plan to return Amtrak to New River Valley gets state authority’s OK
This path forward will be faster and cheaper than the previous plan, with service expected to arrive in Christiansburg no later than 2027. The post New plan to return Amtrak to New River Valley gets state authority’s OK appeared first on Cardinal News.
VSP to activate Operation C.A.R.E, increase patrol over Labor Day weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (DC News Now) — As the summer season comes to an end and Labor Day approaches, Virginia State Police (VSP) is encouraging travelers to drive safely. According to VSP, preliminary numbers show that traffic-related deaths are almost at the same pace in 2024 as they were in 2023. This comes as Virginia had […]
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