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UVA Cancer Center first in Virginia to offer alternative treatment for lung cancer
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - An exciting new treatment is available for lung cancer patients in Virginia. The UVA Cancer Center says it is the first provider in the state to offer tarlatamab, a drug that helps the body fight the disease. 16 patients with small cell lung cancer at UVA...
$10M awarded to Southwest Virginia abandoned mine land projects
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Millions in grant funding have been earmarked for economic development projects in Southwest Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Monday. A news release from the governor’s office states the four projects were selected for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant approval. The grant program is managed […]
Elkton woman indicted on involuntary manslaughter charge
According to online records, a Rockingham County Circuit Court grand jury returned the indictment charging Debra Elliot with involuntary manslaughter. Elliot, 66, was charged after an incident on April 16 in the 5500 of Bryant Hollow Road in which Dymond Thacker of Broadway was riding on top of her car, fell off and was struck.
HCPS superintendent named ‘Administrator of the Year’ of Journalism Education Association
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg City Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards has been named Journalism Education Association’s 2024 Administrator of the Year. Harrisonburg High School adviser Val Kibler says the association presents the award to administrators who have shown a dedication to journalism education. “In my 37-year...
Open Doors to host community conversation on future homeless services center
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Open Doors invites the community later this month for a meeting on the future Homeless Services Center on North Main Street. The meeting will be Saturday morning, Aug. 31, at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center. Center Community members can expect to network...
Enter to Win VIP Tickets to the Be Happy Beer Fest!
Register to win a pair of VIP Tickets to the Be Happy Beer Festival happening August 31st at BrewHaha Brewing Company off Spotswood Trail in Elkton. The VIP ticket allows you an hour earlier entry, breakfast from Mr. J’s Elkton Express, an additional taster (for 7 total tasters!), a 12 oz pour, AND a tasting glass!
JMU Women’s Soccer drops home opener to Virginia Tech, 2-0
HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – A pair of first-half goals lifted Virginia Tech past James Madison women’s soccer in its home opener on Sunday night at Sentara Park. The Hokies improved to 2-0 this season, while the Dukes evened their record to 1-1 after playing in front of 787 fans, which was the program’s third-largest crowd at Sentara Park.
Keydets top American for 1-0 victory
LEXINGTON, Va. – Looking for a second straight win to open the season, the VMI women's soccer team accomplished the feat by defeating visiting American University by a 1-0 score Sunday afternoon at Patchin Field. The 2-0 start is the best for VMI since opening the 2018 campaign with...
DC region could see showers, thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening
WASHINGTON - Showers are likely on Monday, with a chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 83 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 70%. We could see showers and thunderstorms on Monday night, likely before 11 p.m., followed by isolated showers...
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