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Lady Spartans XC Wins Chick-Fil-A Invitational, Boys’ Finish Sixth
BECKLEY- The Greenbrier East boys and girls track teams competed in the Chick-Fil-A Invitational at Beckley Stratton Middle School on Saturday, Aug. 24. Greenbrier East finished in sixth place as a team out of 10 teams in the event, so a solid start for the up-and-coming Spartan boys’ runners. Shady Spring, George Washington, and […] The post Lady Spartans XC Wins Chick-Fil-A Invitational, Boys’ Finish Sixth appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
'Change their bodies, change their lives': New gym, Iron Sanctuary, opening in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A new gym, Iron Sanctuary, is opening in Lynchburg at 2225 Lakeside Drive. Owner Spencer Schock said this has been a long time coming. My dream has always been to own a gym... I saw an opportunity to come in, fill the need, and turn it more into a bodybuilding, powerlifting style gym for my clients and also members of the city.
Week one headlines for JMU football
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With less than a week before JMU football kicks off the 2024 season, there’s plenty to watch for with the new-look Dukes. With 58 new players joining a new coaching staff, here are three headlines to watch for leading into the season opener. 1. Who’s...
Downtown Harrisonburg hosts 19th annual Block Party in the ‘Burg
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Downtown Harrisonburg hosted its 19th annual Block Party in the ‘Burg Saturday afternoon. The event had all kinds of vendors and music to welcome in the James Madison University class of 2028, with over 3,500 students downtown. Interim President of JMU Charlie King said the...
Volunteers come together to clean Middle River
VERONA, Va. (WHSV) - In Verona, volunteers gathered together on Saturday to help clean up the Middle River in an effort to help the environment they call home. “We’re picking up tires, we’re picking up trash, and we’re trying to keep the river clean, get it clean, and get people to care about the river,” Coordinator of the project Don Kain said.
Keydets swat away Wasps, win third straight
LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Women's Soccer extended its winning streak to three games after shutting out Emory & Henry Saturday afternoon at Patchin Field. With the 2-0 victory over the Wasps, the Keydets move to 3-0 and are having their best start to a season since 2018. VMI will kick off a three-game road swing starting at USC Upstate on Friday next week.
Upcoming events in the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area
Even though the summer season is winding down, the calendar of events for the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area is quickly heating up. Offerings for the whole family are available, from home ownership workshops to music festivals. Now is the perfect time to get involved in the community...
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.
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.”
Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners
Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering an ornamental garden from the 1700s where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land served as status symbols. They were the 18th-century equivalent of buying a Lamborghini. The garden in Williamsburg belonged to tobacco grower John Custis IV, who also served in the colonial legislature. His garden has long intrigued historians. But the dig also focuses on learning more about the enslaved gardeners. The excavation is being conducted by Colonial Williamsburg. It's a living history museum that now owns the property in the former colonial capital.
State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education
We now have a better idea of what the state is looking for from school districts, when it comes to building a ‘cell phone-free’ education. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released its draft guidance for districts late on Monday, Aug. 19, detailing both what they’ve heard from residents over the last month and what […] The post State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education appeared first on Farmville.
Husband of missing Virginia mother arrested. Hear the details
Naresh Bhatt, husband of missing Virginia 28-year-old mother of two Mamta Kafle Bhatt, is facing accusations he killed her inside their home and dragged her body outside in late July. He faces a felony charge of prohibition against concealment of a body and he was taken away in handcuffs Thursday after authorities executed a search warrant at the couple’s home. CNN’s Gloria Pazmino reports.
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