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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...
Harrisonburg Republican leader reacts to Biden dropping out of 2024 race
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With the shift in support after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, Republican leaders have voiced their opinions about the news. Rockingham County Republican Committee Chairman, Daryl Borgquist said the committee is unfazed by Biden’s decision. He said no matter who the Democrats have as their candidate, this does not change their plans for who they will vote for, and how they will campaign for voters to elect Donald Trump.
Ready, set, murder: Crimora Players present ‘Where There’s a Will’ whodunnit mystery
Murder mystery fans are in for dinner and a treat this weekend at Crimora Community Center when Crimora Players presents “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Murder.”. Ten individuals learn at an island getaway that they are distant relatives. Then, they learn that a relative who recently died has left each of them $1 million in his will.
Shenandoah’s 10U softball all stars finish as state runner-up
GLEN ALLEN, July 16 — The Shenandoah Recreation League nearly claimed a third state title this summer, when its 10U softball all stars finished as state runner-up in the 2024 Virginia Babe Ruth State Softball Tournament last Tuesday at RF&P Park in Glen Allen. Shenandoah’s 10U all stars went...
Bruins Pull Off Upset Of Cardinals
Seventh-seeded Broadway fell behind early but fought back to take down second-seeded Grottoes in Game 1 of a best-of-three Rockingham County Baseball League quarterfinal series on Monday night at Shifflett Field inside John Painter Park. The Bruins found themselves in a 4-0 hole after two innings, courtesy of Grottoes center...
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...
2024 Central Virginia girls tennis coach of the year: Gretchen Rush, Western Albemarle
Rush helped lead the Warriors to a VHSL Class 3 state final appearance. She oversaw her team going 20-2 in 2024. Rush also coached players who had immense individual success, with No. 1 singles player Blythe Sturman winning the VHSL Class 3 girls singles championship.
'Valley Treasure' Lynn Cameron Aims To Protect Wild Parts Of The Valley
A bill sitting in Congress right now holds the key to 20 years of Lynn Cameron’s work — and could lead to thousands of acres of Shenandoah Valley forest land being preserved as soon as this year. Cameron, 2022 Valley Treasure Award winner, and the rest of the...
Braves Push Past Bucks In Playoff Opener
Despite being outhit by three, sixth-seeded Montezuma ran past third-seeded Clover Hill 14-8 in Game 1 of a best-of-three Rockingham County Baseball League quarterfinal series on Monday night at Buck Bowman Field. Center fielder Kyle Armstrong, a Riverheads High alum, got things going for the Braves with a two-run homer...
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.
JMU Filled Holes Left By Departing Players
NEW ORLEANS, La. — James Madison is more than just the players it lost. Talent left. There’s no way to skirt around that. In fact, when first-year JMU head coach Bob Chesney joined the program, he made it known the Dukes were down 96% of their production from a season ago.
Massanutten Resort's new thrill ride to open this fall
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.
Bruins Fend Off Cardinals For Quarterfinal Sweep
BROADWAY — There was reason for concern in the Broadway dugout as Grottoes loaded the bases with one out in the top of the ninth. Clinging to a two-run lead, the Bruins had just put Grant Landis on the mound two batters prior, after Kody Dobyns nearly threw a complete game with well over 100 pitches thrown.
VBL standings and schedule: July 24
Harrisonburg at Charlottesville, ppd. Division Finals (Best-of-3) North, Game 1: Strasburg-Winchester winner at No. 1 Purcellville, TBA. South, Game 1: Harrisonburg-Culpeper winner at No. 1 Charlottesville, TBA. Saturday's games. North, Game 2: Purcellville at Strasburg-Winchester winner, TBA. South, Game 2: Charlottesville at Harrisonburg-Culpeper winner, TBA. Sunday's games. North, Game 3:...
History Buffs Get Tour Of Peggy’s War
This is a story about a terrible war, the legacy of which is still with us today, and about some of the people who fought against the concept of fighting. Karl Rhodes opens his book, “Peggy’s War,” with an anecdote from his own personal history. “When you...
2023-24 All Central Virginia girls tennis team
Sturman won the VHSL Class 3 girls singles championship to cap an extraordinary freshman campaign. She also finished runner-up alongside Amanda Bilchick in the state doubles tournament and helped the Warriors reach the title match in the state team tournament. First team. Javi Ferrer, Western Albemarle. Ferrer was the No....
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