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Tracking strong summer cold front
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Remaining warm and muggy this weekend. A summer cold front arrives from the west through Sunday. This will cause a chance for a shower, downpour and thunderstorm. Followed by a significant weather pattern change for the first week of September. Low clouds, fog and drizzle this...
Affordable Housing to Sprout From Historic Apple Processing Plant
A former 1900s-era apple processing and storage facility is being adapted into affordable housing in Winchester, Virginia. Advantage Capital, an impact investment firm, announced the financing closing of The ZeroPak, one of the first combined investments involving the Virginia Housing Opportunity Tax Credit (HOTC) and the Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HTC) programs.
Alonza Barnett III leads JMU football to 30-7 opening win over Charlotte
During the first half of JMU football’s game against Charlotte, redshirt sophomore quarterback Alonza Barnett III dealt with the same mishaps from his start last season, which led to his benching. However, he finished this game thanks to, what he called, the “togetherness of the team.”. “All glory...
August 2024 Weather in Review
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With August and summer quickly winding down this weekend, and September about to begin, let’s take a look back at up and down month of August. The month begin with yet another heat wave, reaching 90+ degrees in seven of the first eight days of the month. While we average 21 days of 90 degrees or hotter for the year, that number had already been surpassed by the end of July.
JMU Dukes Prep for Season Opener at Charlotte, Live on ESPNU
James Madison University (JMU) kicks off its 53rd football season on Saturday against Charlotte at 8 p.m. ET, with coverage on ESPNU. The matchup represents a fresh start for both teams, featuring numerous roster changes and the introduction of new players. JMU aims to leverage its balance of experience and youth as they pursue a Sun Belt Championship. With high energy and anticipation, the Dukes look to Make a strong statement in their opening game.
Where are the Blue Angels flying today? Where to watch in September
With September upon us, Blue Angels fans will have just two more months to see the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team perform before it wraps up the air show season at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Homecoming show in Pensacola, Florida. This month, fans can catch the Blue Angels...
Brown’s late goal lifts JMU Field Hockey past Villanova, 2-1
HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – Early in the fourth quarter, junior Skyler Brown collected a rebound and lofted a shot over the Villanova goalkeeper for the gamewinner to give James Madison a season-opening 2-1 victory over the Wildcats in non-conference field hockey action. The win gives JMU (1-0) its...
Hampden-Sydney Finishes Second At EMU Heritage Invitational
HARRISONBURG, Va. -- The Hampden-Sydney College cross country team opened the 2024 campaign with a second-place finish totaling 43 points at the EMU Heritage Invitational hosted by Eastern Mennonite University on Friday evening in Harrisonburg. Freshman Jordan Chorbaji (Charlottesville) led the Tigers with his 5K time of 17:50.3 to place seventh among 59 runners. The James Madison University club team won the four-team race with 30 points, while Bellamy Immanuel of host EMU was the individual winner with a time of 16:11.0.
Cross Country Completes First Meet of the Season
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Sweet Briar cross country team completed its first meet of the season today, placing fourth at the EMU Heritage XC Invitational. Junior Carolina Wilson (Hedgesville, W. Va.) led the way for the Vixens after crossing the finish line in 12th with a time of 22:39.9.
Women’s Soccer: Dukes Matchup with Kent State Ruled a No Contest
Women's Soccer 8/29/2024 11:06:00 PM HARRISONBURG, Va. – Tonight's women's soccer match between JMU and Kent State was ruled a no contest after inclement weather suspended play in the 69th minute. Due to lightning in the area, the Dukes were unable to complete their inaugural match against the Golden Flashes. At the time of suspension, JMU led 1-0 thanks to a first half goal by senior Amanda Attanasi . The Dukes had control of possession and the advantage in shots during play that was also delayed 45 minutes to start due to storms in the area. JMU will return to...
Preston Fowler commits to James Madison
4 star forward Preston Fowler has committed to James Madison. The 6-7, 195 pound Fowler, who plays at the Brewster Academy in Bolton CT, chose James Madison over 14 offers. He is rated the No. 26 small forwad in the 2025 class and No. 110 overall. August 30, 2024.
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