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‘Let’s play two’
July 23, 1911 — The “double header” between the Luray and Elkton ball teams on Monday resulted in a victory for Luray in both cases, the score being 8 to 2 in the morning and 8 to 0 in the evening. Rufus Kibler pitched the morning games and Harry Jenkins the evening game.
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.
Trial continues for Harrisonburg man charged in connection with body found at construction site
It is Day 6 of the trial of Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr., who is accused of murdering Towan Julian Cappell, after his body was found at an Eastover Drive construction site on August 18 of last year. Gordon, 25, was indicted by a grand jury last November and has remained...
JMU grads filling key roles in teaching, nursing throughout Virginia
James Madison University graduates are helping Virginia meet the need when it comes to careers that are significantly understaffed including teachers and nurses. JMU’s annual career outcomes report found that more than 200 graduates from the class of 2023 found jobs in the teaching profession in Virginia, and another 167 reported that they were working in nursing in the state.
Back-to-School-Bash in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - At Kate Collins Middle School, Waynesboro Public Schools System hosted its annual Back-to-School-Bash to help parents get their kids prepared for the school year. The event gave out all kinds of school supplies, helped kids get physicals and even gave them fresh haircuts. Assistant Superintendent Ryan...
Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day to benefit UVA Children’s Hospital
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Miracle Treat Day is coming up Thursday. It’s a day dedicated to donating a portion of the profit from Blizzards sold to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, like UVA Health Children’s Hospital. “We sell blizzards, and $2 for each blizzard will go to CMN...
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...
Chris Huffman named RCBL Player & Pitcher of the Year; Moomaw, Nicely also honored
The Rockingham County Baseball League announced their major award winners for the 2024 season on Sunday as they get set to open the postseason Monday night. The Player and Pitcher of the Year is Bridgewater’s Chris Huffman. Huffman went 4-0 on the mound this summer with a 0.93 ERA...
Suffrage Tea at Wilson Presidential Library offers a taste of history and ingenuity
Long before there were house parties for popular Tupperware, Mary Kay and Pampered Chef products, American women gathered in private homes to sample recipes from cookbooks sold to raise money for the women’s suffrage movement. These women were toasting a future filled with revolutionary new opportunities not by tossing crates of tea into Boston Harbor, but by raising cups of it.
Juanita Comer Harrison
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.
Turks Split Doubleheader With Lumberjacks
The Harrisonburg Turks split their doubleheader with the Covington Lumberjacks on Monday. The Turks fell 5-4 in the opening game before flipping the scoreline in the second contest, beating the Lumberjacks 5-4. The Turks held a 3-1 lead after the first two innings, but Covington pieced together four more one-run...
Massanutten Resort Discusses New Attraction
Massanutten Resort announced a new attraction called “Mountain Mayhem.”. On Monday, the resort made public its plans to open Mountain Mayhem this fall, according to a news release by the Resort. The mountain coaster will be open year-round and shows the breathtaking view of the Shenandoah Valley while experiencing the excitement of the ride.
Update: Police arrest 23-year-old man accused of shooting someone to death
Waynesboro police have charged a 23-year-old man in the Tuesday morning shooting death of another man in the 400 block of James Avenue. Arrested and charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony was Jason Patrick Sipe, 23, of Waynesboro. Sipe was injured and treated at Augusta Health in Fishersville. He was then charged and held without bond Tuesday night at Middle River Regional Jail.
Off-Broadway Players To Hold Summer Show
A community theater group, the Off-Broadway Players. is rehearsing for its latest production, the romantic comedy play “Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses.”. The seven-member cast has been rehearsing for six weeks for the play, which centers around what director Terri Hoover calls “a case of mistaken identity.”. The...
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