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WOWK Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis honored
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — 13 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis will recognized at the 60th Annual Ohio Valley NATAS Emmy Gala Saturday Night. On June 10, 2024, it was announced Curtis was inducted into the National Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences’ Silver Circle. The honor is given to those with 25 years […]
CDC says Maryland has at least 5 cases of listeria
Maryland has the second-highest number of cases in an outbreak of listeria, a bacterial infection that can cause flulike symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Two people have died of the infection, one in Illinois and one in New Jersey. All of the 28 people who became ill were hospitalized. One […]
Maryland Democrat defends Secret Service chief: ‘Scapegoating doesn’t help’
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) defended Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle from calls for her resignation after the security force has come under immense scrutiny following an attempted assassination of former President Trump. Ivey, a top Homeland Security Committee Democrat, said in a NewsNation “The Hill Sunday” interview with Chris Stirewalt that any questions over her…
Tractor trailer runs stoplight and collides with truck
RANDOLPH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two vehicles received severe damage after a tractor-trailer ran a stoplight and collided with a truck. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 10:30 AM on July 17, the RCSO responded to a two-vehicle accident at the Crystal Springs light. The incident involved a tractor-trailer carrying around 40,000 […]
Martinsburg’s St. Joseph School will welcome first high schoolers since 1972 beginning Fall 2025
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Saint Joseph School in Martinsburg has not had upper level grades since 1972. Now, the 141-year-old Catholic school in Martinsburg will welcome high schoolers back to campus after more than 50 years. A news from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston says the first class of high schoolers...
RHSPCA Pets of the Week July 22
Harrisonburg, VA (RocktownNow) – Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities. Contact Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA or a rescue near you to learn more.
Dominos and RHSPCA hosting dough-nation day
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Dominos will be partnering with the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA for their dough-nation day. On Tuesday, July 30th 10 percent of all orders placed at both Harrisonburg Dominos locations will be donated to the SPCA. The RHSPCA is also holding a name your price adoption event...
Fatal fire in Frostburg home claims one life, says State Fire Marshal
ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — A team of investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Allegany Combined County Criminal (C3I) is conducting an investigation involving a fatal dwelling fire at 210 Welsh Hill Road in Frostburg that claimed one person's life. According to fire officials, at...
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...
Showers and thunderstorms possible today
Here’s the exclusive WSVA local AccuWeather forecast. Today: variable cloudiness with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; cooler but humid. Beneficial rain. may come at the risk of localized flooding. High 76. Winds south 4-8 mph. Tonight: a thunderstorm in spots this evening; otherwise, mostly cloudy and humid....
Substance abuse counselor pressures former clients, coworkers for drugs
All the details in our Health Safety stories come from publicly available Final Orders, Consent Orders, Orders of Suspension and other documents from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals. For more information, see the Editor’s note below the story. STAUNTON – An anonymous former client of the Mid-Atlantic Recovery Center (MARC) received a...
McKenzie named director of HR at First United Bank & Trust
OAKLAND, Md. (WV News) — First United Bank & Trust recently announced the promotion of Amanda McKenzie to the position of director of Human Resources. With 20 years of experience in both banking and human capital, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.
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...
How JMU’s O’Regan retained key contributors heading into 2024-25 season
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Following JMU’s season ending loss to Marshall in the Sun Belt Championship, head coach Sean O’Regan entered the offseason faced with the possibility of losing his entire core. With Peyton McDaniel, Kseniia Kozlova, Jamia Hazzell, and others graduating, it was fair game for them...
One injured after tractor-trailer hits bridge, car on I-495 in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said a person was injured after a tractor-trailer hit a bridge and a car on I-495. Crews said they were dispatched to I-495 beltway at River Road for a collision. The person injured was taken to the hospital to be treated. First […]
‘Christmas in July’ Brings Some Cooling Temperatures and a Touch of MUCH-Needed Rain to Downtown Front Royal
In the wake of the recent heat wave, featuring three consecutive mid-July days at 100 to 105 degrees, and the entire Northern Shenandoah Valley being put on Severe Drought Alert, we asked Santa why he didn’t bring some North Pole snow and ice with him. His response was: “I did, but it all melted south of New Jersey.”
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Marco’s Pizza closes location in southern Loudoun
The Marco’s Pizza restaurant in the South Riding/Chantilly area of southern Loudoun has closed its doors for good. The announcement was made today via social media. “It is with a heavy heart I inform you that Marco’s Pizza in South Riding has permanently closed for business as of yesterday,” co-owner Chris Browne wrote. “It has been a pleasure serving the community over the last seven years. Unfortunately, we were just unable to keep up with rising costs and have reached a point where staying in business has become unsustainable.”
DUI Teen Driver Arrested In Fatal Pedestrian Crash, Fairfax County Police Say
A DUI teenage driver has been charged in a Fairfax County crash that killed a 35-year-old pedestrian this weekend, authorities said.The 17-year-old driver of a 2017 Jeep Cherokee was heading east on Lorton Road near Timarand Drive in Lortin, when he struck Jamar Caper, 35, of Alexandria, who was tr…
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