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Virginia tops charts with ‘sanctuary’ cities, counties: Study
(The Center Square) — Immigration policy think tank the Center for Immigration Studies released its updated map of American sanctuary locations on Thursday, revealing a surge in Virginia localities adopting sanctuary status. The center added 36 Virginia localities to its map for a total of 84. Besides sanctuary states, the commonwealth now tops the charts of […]
Professor Allison Weiss, Prison Parole Project, Featured in Mother Jones
Washington and Lee law professor Allison Weiss was quoted in a recent issue of Mother Jones magazine for an extensive feature examining the parole process in Virginia. Professor Weiss is a legal writing instructor and also teaches a practicum class focused on parole advocacy. Prior to entering academia, Professor Weiss worked on the federal habeas docket for the Federal District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Before that, she worked for the Federal Defenders for the Western District of North Carolina in the appellate division.
Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race Raises Money to Defeat Brain Tumors
National Brain Tumor Society, the largest patient advocacy organization in the United States committed to curing brain tumors and improving the lives of patients and families, will host the seventh annual Virginia Brain Tumor Walk & Race at Bryan Park on November 3, 2024. Hundreds of local volunteers and participants — including patients, survivors, caregivers, families and friends, research scientists, medical providers, and local businesses—will walk and run for a critical cause: conquering and curing brain tumors — once and for all.
La Salle’s second half surge forces 3-3 draw with JMU women’s soccer
Despite JMU women’s soccer leading the game for 44 minutes and 24 seconds, La Salle fought back to salvage a 3-3 draw. During the second half’s opening five minutes, the Dukes conceded two goals before regaining the lead thanks to senior forward Amanda Attanasi scoring at 60’. However, with seven minutes remaining, the Explorer’s junior forward Justyce Hollenbach tied the game at three.
Junior/Senior Planning Night Set for October 1st at Laurel Ridge Community College
On Tuesday, October 1st, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Laurel Ridge Community College will host the 4th annual Junior/Senior Planning Night at the Corron Community Center at 173 Skirmisher Lane in Middletown. This free event is open to all rising juniors and seniors in the Shenandoah Valley, offering them and their families an invaluable opportunity to explore various post-secondary pathways.
Roanoke College Consumer Report shows a rise in consumer sentiment
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College released its quarterly Virginia Consumer Spending Report which shows a rise in consumer sentiment over the last year. Since their last report in May of this year, consumer sentiment has gone up almost 4.5 points, which Dr. Alice Kassens, who heads the report, is optimistic about.
Virginia Issues Draft of Cell Phone-Free Policies for Schools
Virginia is moving closer to restricting cell phone use in schools after the Virginia Department of Education published a draft of its “cell phone-free” guidelines on Thursday after a series of public input events. The draft defines “cell phone-free” education as “bell-to-bell,” meaning phones should be turned off and stored away from the first school […]
Miyares demands action on missing migrant children
(The Center Square) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is again demanding action from the federal government as information concerning the unknown whereabouts of thousands of migrant minors continues to come to light. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General released a report this week revealing “significant failures in the oversight and management of unaccompanied migrant children, contributing to thousands of children going missing after being released from federal custody,” according to a press release from Miyares’ office. ...
Two suspects arrested after crashing stolen vehicle into HPD cruiser
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Two people were arrested on Saturday night in Harrisonburg after crashing a stolen vehicle from the Charlottesville area into an occupied HPD cruiser. Harrisonburg Director of Communications Mike Parks said the officer in the vehicle was cleared of injuries at the scene and fortunately no one...
Open Doors Director explains services available at Harrisonburg’s soon-to-open homeless shelter
Executive Director Nate Riddle says residents can network with at least five community partners that will provide services at the future center on North Main Street. “They will be there, Riddle said. “Maybe it’s once a week, or maybe it’s as needed, but we’ll have folks like Strength in Peers who will provide their peer and support programs, Mercy House, who extend their housing programs United Way for our spaced assistance as needed.”
Maryland women’s soccer vs James Madison preview
After falling in its last match to American, Maryland women’s soccer looks to bounce back on Sunday. Maryland (1-1-1) will face James Madison (1-1-1) in the first half of a men’s and women’s soccer doubleheader at Ludwig Field. Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. and the match...
Maddie Penta Joins James Madison Coaching Staff
Coaches Corner Justin McLeod - August 24, 2024 James Madison has hired Maddie Penta as the program’s new pitching coach. Penta completed her college playing career at Auburn with the 2024 season. A two-time All-American and the 2023 SEC Pitcher of the Year, Penta posted 76 career wins, setting an Auburn program record in that category. She also notched a career 1.79 ERA in more than 700 innings of work. While at Auburn, Penta spent her entire career under the tutelage of former[…]
Virginia man in critical condition following high-speed police pursuit, motorcycle crash
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — UPDATE: According to both Virginia State Police (VSP) and a spokesperson forRoanoke Memorial Hospital, the driver injured in this accident is still alive. A previous report from VSP stating that the driver had died is incorrect. The driver, identified as 46-year-old Chad Cicero Waldron, is...
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