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On This Day in 2011: Powerful earthquake rocks Virginia
LOUISA, Va. (WWBT) - A massive earthquake centered in Louisa County struck the East Coast on Aug. 23, 2011. The quake, which hit just before 2 p.m. that day, measured 5.8 on the Richter scale. It was centered about 5 miles south of Mineral. It was felt as far north...
Annual Presidential Address hosted at Eastern Mennonite University
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Presidential Address. Presidents from Eastern Mennonite University, James Madison University, Bridgewater College, and Blue Ridge Community College came together to meet. Dr. David Bushman, President of Bridgewater College said the annual presidential address is an opportunity for college...
Pa. Senate to introduce bill that would require cursive writing in schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has plans to introduce legislation that would affect handwriting being taught in schools. The legislation, written by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria), would require Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting. Currently, at least 18 states mandate the teaching of cursive, including but not limited to states such as Alabama, […]
No. 18 Dukes Draw CSUN to Open Campaign
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – The 18th-ranked James Madison men's soccer team opened the 2024 campaign with a scoreless draw against CSUN on Thursday night at Matador Soccer Field in non-conference action. The Dukes and Matadors will each begin their respected seasons 0-0-1. Junior Kevin Larrson led the attack for the...
Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office visits JMU students on off-campus student living communities
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office visited The Cottages and Redpoint, the county’s largest student living complexes, to bridge the gap between law enforcement and communities for its annual welcome back event. The deputy went door to door in the student-living communities, handing out information on...
Late goal earns La Salle 3-3 draw against JMU
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison could not hold on to a 2-0 halftime and La Salle scored three second half goals to earn a 3-3 draw at Sentara Park Thursday night. The Dukes took an early lead thanks to goals from redshirt junior Ariana Reyes and senior Sophia Verrecchia.
Herndon native scores top individual honor
Herndon native Elise Velasquez was one of two Shenandoah University students who earned the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s highest individual honors. It’s the first time since 2014 that one school collected the Berkley and Jopson awards. “It was so insane. I did do a spring season with my...
Montgomery College ranked among top 10 community colleges in the US
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery College has been named one of the top 10 best community colleges in the United States for 2024 by WalletHub, securing the tenth spot in a national ranking of over 650 institutions. The college also earned the title of the best community college in Maryland. Jermaine Williams, […]
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Staunton metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Staunton, VA metro using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
13-year-old who died in Cumberland County had been shot in head
The teen found dead in Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County on Tuesday was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head, though authorities say the exact details of what happened are still being pieced together. Levi Maciejewski was discovered by a family member shortly after 2 p.m. in the backyard of...
‘I’m not that person’ | DC ANC Clayton Rosenberg apologizes for stealing from pandemic relief programs
WASHINGTON — DC Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Clayton Rosenberg was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for wire fraud. Before becoming a commissioner, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia said Rosenberg and his co-conspirators submitted fraudulent applications to steal from multiple pandemic relief programs.
West Virginia Weekend Weather: Heatwave Brings Soaring Temperatures Across the State
West Virginia – A significant warming trend will sweep across West Virginia starting Friday, bringing hot and dry conditions through the weekend and into early next week. Saturday will see a notable increase in temperatures, reaching highs around 87 degrees in Charleston. Cities like Huntington and Parkersburg will experience similar warmth, with highs nearing 90 degrees. Elkins and Beckley will be slightly cooler, topping out in the mid-80s. Sunny skies will dominate the forecast, offering little relief from the heat.
Gov. Justice announces major investments in Cass Scenic Railroad and Lost River State Parks
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice has unveiled significant investments in West Virginia’s state parks, focusing on enhancing the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Lost River State Park. These developments, which are part of a broader effort to boost outdoor recreation and tourism in the state, involve the creation of new campgrounds and […]
Family of West Virginia governor, running for Senate, has deal to avoid Greenbrier hotel foreclosure
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has reached an agreement with a credit collection company to avoid the foreclosure of their historic hotel as he runs for U.S. Senate, the resort announced Thursday. The Republican governor’s family had been set to appear in court Friday to ask a judge to halt the auction of The Greenbrier resort’s hotel, which had been scheduled for Tuesday. That hearing has been canceled. “It’s taken care of, and we move forward, and The Greenbrier is as whole as it can possibly be,” Justice said at a news briefing. “The Greenbrier is going to be in our family forevermore.” The 710-room hotel has hosted U.S. presidents, royalty and congressional retreats. The resort held a PGA Tour golf tournament from 2010 until 2019 and has welcomed NFL teams for training camp and practices. A once-secret 112,000-square-foot (10,080-square-meter) underground bunker built for Congress at the Greenbrier in case of nuclear attack during the Cold War now hosts tours.
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