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Back-to-school dates announced for southern West Virginia
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Back-to-school dates were announced for counties in West Virginia and Virginia. The dates can be found on the school calendars at each of the counties Board of Education websites. The 2024-2025 back-to-school dates for counties in southern West Virginia and Virginia include: August 15, 2024 August 19, 2024 August 22, 2024 […]
Woman wins big after playing the same numbers in six lottery tickets
Latoya Burke made more money thanks to her excellent judgment and good fortune. The Chesapeake resident purchased six tickets in the Pick 5 game of the Virginia Lottery, all of which had the same five numbers and were intended for the drawing on June 5. Each of those tickets was...
“I was speechless,” Staunton boy becomes soap box derby world champion
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Caleb Gilbert is only 12 years old, but he’s already become the newest All-American Soap Box Derby World Champion, and the first winner to represent Harrisonburg in the competition. “I just jumped up in the air and people picked me up,” Caleb said, “It was...
JMU A.I. Researcher: Be Mindful of Online ‘Deepfakes’
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) -With internet access and social media, information is easier to access - but it is also becoming harder to tell what is real and what is not. “So now all of this fake information they are trying to spread they can put a politician, whoever they want, saying whatever they want,” said Hala Nelson, author and James Madison University mathematics professor.
Portrayals of Virginia historical figures to highlight Founders Day
Portrayals of historical figures to highlight Founders Day. “What’s happening in the war?” “What has the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia resolved?” “What in the world is happening at the Fifth Virginia Revolutionary Convention in Williamsburg?”. These questions will be answered by historical interpreters...
Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review
The fine of $30,500 for violations of erosion and sediment control rules marks the fourth consecutive fine of this type for the $7.85 billion pipeline, which began transporting natural gas last month. The post Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review appeared first on Cardinal News.
Harrisonburg fire, city officials to break ground on new station next week
A ground-breaking ceremony will be held next week for a new fire station in the City of Harrisonburg. Fire Department Station 5 will be located at 450 Mount Clinton Pike. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 30, at 9 a.m. at the future site of the station. City...
Helping refugees build their new lives in Virginia — starting with a driver’s license
This story was reported by Next City. In the longer term, urbanists advocate for walkable, bikeable cities with robust public transportation and affordable housing close to high-quality employment opportunities. But in the meantime, refugees and immigrants newly arriving in the U.S. need to get to their jobs, schools, grocery stores...
Projecting JMU Football’s 2024 Depth Chart Before Fall Camp
JMU football begins camp next week, with the season opener against Charlotte just over 30 days away. While much of camp happens behind-the-scenes – media access is limited – it’s one of the most important parts of the year as teams undergo final preparations for the season.
Former art gallery being considered for apartments, co-work space and restaurant
Multi-use buildout could take two years; developer may close in September. LURAY, July 25 — A Washington, D.C.-based developer executed a contract on June 10 for the right to purchase the three-story, brick structure at 15 Campbell Ave., formally the site of a local art gallery for more than two decades. A 90-day “study period” will be ending shortly after Labor Day. If plans proceed, the building’s nearly 34,000 square feet will be renovated and converted to apartments, co-work space, a restaurant, gym and music venue, according to plans presented to the Luray Council during its work session on Monday.
Crescent Halls renovations wrap up
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - An affordable high-rise in Charlottesville has completed rehabilitation. Almost everything at Crescent Halls, which houses people over 62 years-old and individuals with disabilities, is now brand new. The Charlottesville Housing Redevelopment Authority, or CHRA, collaborated with those who live in the building for the redesign. “Everything...
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