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Thousands of Virginians compete in 35th annual Commonwealth Games
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - This weekend, 5,000 athletes and over 15,000 spectators from across Virginia were at Liberty University for the largest multi-sport festival in the state. “We are basically Virginia’s Olympics. There’s just about something for everybody,” said Charity Waldron, the Director of Operations and Media Relations for Virginia...
CDC: Deli meat could be cause for Listeria outbreak that infected 28 people, including two Virginians
Deli meat is being investigated as a possible cause for a Listeria outbreak in the U.S. that infected 28 people, including two Virginians, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Plea hearing set for man accused of hijacking tractor trailer on I-81
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A plea date has been set for the man accused of trying to hijack a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 last year before leading authorities on a high-speed chase. According to online records, an Augusta County Circuit Court judge selected August 29 as the...
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Trial continues for Harrisonburg man charged in connection with body found at construction site
It is Day 6 of the trial of Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr., who is accused of murdering Towan Julian Cappell, after his body was found at an Eastover Drive construction site on August 18 of last year. Gordon, 25, was indicted by a grand jury last November and has remained...
Caroline Craig Joins JMU Women’s Golf as Assistant Coach
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison women's golf Head Coach Tommy Baker announced Big Ten Champion Caroline Craig will join the Dukes' coaching staff as an assistant coach, effective Aug. 1. "I am very excited to add Caroline to the program," Baker said. "Her infectious personality is sure to motivate...
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...
Crowds gather for Cooter’s Place 25th anniversary festival
PAGE COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Luray is hosting its Cooters 25th anniversary festival, with all types of food, live music, car shows and even brought the cast of the hit 70′s show Dukes of Hazzard to do a meet and greet. Fans of the show came from all over...
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...
Kaine addresses Biden's health, 'podunk paper' at Staunton election office opening
STAUNTON – The Democratic Party of Virginia opened a new headquarters in downtown Staunton on Saturday. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was one of several speakers at the opening, addressing President Joe Biden's health and calls for Biden to resign as the party's presidential nominee. Kaine also criticized his opponent in the Virginia senatorial race, Republican Hung Cao. ...
Elected officials push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of the state's congressional delegation want a new pilot program allowing people to file their federal taxes for free to come to Virginia. And officials in Richmond want it, too. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is among the signatories of a letter that asks Governor Glenn Youngkin to support a new...
DNC places billboard targeting JD Vance at VA rally
The Democratic National Committee is deploying a mobile billboard to hit Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance outside of his first solo rally in Radford, Va., highlighting his past remarks on abortion and his ties to the conservative governing agenda Project 2025.
Pinpoint Weather: Daily chance for showers and storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Keep the umbrella handy! Daily rain chances are anticipated in Southwest and Central Virginia for the week ahead. A stationary front over the Mid-Atlantic will continue to bring scattered showers and storms to the region on Monday. Although the severe risk is low, localized downpours could lead to flooding in low-lying […]
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