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New momentum from Democratic campaign could mobilize voters
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - In the aftermath of the June 27th debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, many Democratic officials called for Biden to step aside. Days after suspending his re-election bid, the party seems to have gained new momentum with Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive nominee.
One dead, one in custody after morning shooting in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A shooting this morning in Waynesboro left one man dead and another man in custody. Waynesboro Police Captain Jaime Dunn said officers were dispatched shortly after 9 a.m. to the 400 block of James Avenue for a report of a discharge of a weapon.
James Madison, East Division takes center stage at Sun Belt Football Media Days
NEW ORLEANS (WHSV) - James Madison, alongside the rest of the Sun Belt East Division, kicked off Sun Belt Football Media Days on Tuesday at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District. JMU head coach Bob Chesney, wide receiver Taji Hudson, and linebacker Jacob Dobbs represented the Dukes. The 2024...
Firemen’s Day
July 24, 1911 — The firemen’s parade and the reel races were participated in by the Charles Town Company, Friendship Company of Winchester, Company No. 4 of Harrisonburg, Massanutton Horse Company at Strasburg and the Shenandoah Company. The Luray Company also went in the parade. Both Luray and...
Last week of Empty the Shelters event at RHSPCA
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Adoptions have not been on pace for the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA, and they are in desperate need of foster and adoptive homes for dogs. This final week of July is the last week for the ‘Name Your Price’ adoption event where you pay what you want for a cat, dog, and kitten adoption fee, even as little as $1.
City of Harrisonburg open comment period on Community Development Block Grant amendment
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Harrisonburg City Council met Tuesday night to discuss several items on the agenda, including the reallocation of funds from the 2024 Suitcase Clinic Project. The proposed amendment included moving $10,000 of CDBG funding designated to the 2024 Suitcase Clinic project to the 2024 Homeless Services...
James Madison University Studying All Sides of A.I. Use as Semester Approaches
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly pervasive in various sectors-ranging from healthcare to finance and entertainment-academic institutions are recognizing the necessity of comprehensive education on the subject. James Madison University (JMU) stands at the forefront of this initiative, offering a semester-long approach to explore the complexities, ethics, and implications of artificial intelligence. This article delves into how JMU is studying all sides of AI and preparing students to navigate its challenges and opportunities.
Juanita Comer Harrison
Age 90, Port Republic, Va. Juanita Comer Harrison, 90, of Port Republic, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Harrison was born on September 1, 1933 in Shenandoah and was the daughter of the late William R. and Virginia Smith Comer. She spent her childhood in Shenandoah and attended Shenandoah High School. She was a member of the Port Republic Riverside Church and was active with the Sunshine Seniors Group. Mrs. Harrison loved growing flowers and enjoyed baking cakes, whom she shared with family and friends. She was a devoted wife, and an amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by all that loved her.
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Democrats adapt to 2024 campaign changes
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With 104 days left until the November 5th election, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Democratic Headquarters is switching lanes, changing campaign material from Biden 2024 to Harris 2024 in record time. “Just a note that it’s like arts and crafts time here at the Democratic party, so folks are...
Neil Derrick Cash
Neil Derrick Cash, 60, of Broadway, Virginia, and formerly of Elkton, passed away July 20, 2024 at his home. Neil was born October 10, 1963 in Harrisonburg and was the son of the late James Cash and Patricia Shifflett Allman. He grew up in Elkton and was a 1982 graduate of Spotswood High School and was a member of the Upper Room Church in Elkton.
City officials to break ground on Harrisonburg’s fifth fire station
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Fire Department is set to break ground on its new Fire Station Number Five. The event will take place next Tuesday morning at nine at the site on Mount Clinton Pike. Harrisonburg Fire Chief Matt Tobia explains that when the fire station...
City leaders ‘move from injustice to justice’ through sustainability education
Harrisonburg will apply for a grant aimed at helping disadvantaged communities reduce pollution and make neighborhoods more resilient to climate change. The city will move forward with an application for an Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant through the Environmental Protection Agency, officials announced at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
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