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‘A Local Touch’: Celebrating Virginia's Rich Musical Tapestry
This Wednesday, July 31st, WHRO FM 90.3 invites you to immerse yourself in an evening of music deeply connected to the heart of Virginia. Join us at 9:00 PM for A Local Touch: Music with a Virginia Connection, expertly curated by our esteemed host, Raymond Jones. The program begins with...
Get ready for back-to-school at Walmart Wellness Day
Nearly 4,600 pharmacies in Virginia and nationwide are hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help families prioritize their health this back-to-school season, according to a press release from Walmart. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations like flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis and more. Select stores will also feature vision screenings making it even easier for customers to access the...
Mastodon bones unearthed at construction site and more Virginia headlines
“Mastodon bones unearthed at Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel construction site.” — Virginian-Pilot “How a school district took its spat with a local TV station to the FCC.” — Washington Post “Chesterfield judges will stop appointing cases to public defenders amid ‘lack of attorneys.’” — WTVR “Inspector General’s report sheds light on failures at Hampton VA Medical […]
Staunton Augusta Art Center brings together diverse group for artist residency program
STAUNTON — The Staunton Augusta Art Center announced its first-ever artist residency program, "Arts in Practice," running throughout the month of August and culminating in a closing reception on Sept. 6. The groundbreaking program brings together a diverse group of talented artists, offering a unique opportunity for the community to engage with art and artists in an immersive and interactive setting. ...
Staunton: City offers spots in Citizen University, a look inside local government
The City of Staunton is excited to announce the return of Staunton Citizen University (SCU) for fall 2024, offering residents a unique, inside look at how local government operates. Starting Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the city will host the 10-week interactive course designed to give students streamlined, but robust exposure...
Fort Defiance names Tehrani as new girls soccer coach
FORT DEFIANCE — Homes Tehrani is back in the Shenandoah District. Tehrani was named girls soccer coach at Fort Defiance in a press release sent out Monday afternoon. Tehrani has a long history in Shenandoah Valley soccer. His coaching career began in AYSO in 2000. Following that, he coached the Riverheads girls...
I 81 NB shut down near Mount Crawford
MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA (Rocktown Now) — ALL North bound lanes of Interstate 81 are closed at Mile Marker 239 due to a tractor trailer crash. Traffic is at a standstill and backups are already 5 miles. Traffic is detouring at exit 235. Update: As of 2:42pm Interstate 81 is...
JMU earns state recognition for solar array and pollinator meadow
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison University received state recognition on Wednesday for its work to create and maintain a solar array and pollinator meadow on East Campus below King Hall. JMU sustainability manager Abe Kaufman said the university received a grant from Virginia Energy to help fund part of...
New gym Pump 24 planning South Riding location
A new gym is headed to South Riding. It’s called Pump 24 and it will be opening in the South Riding Town Center retail plaza. The Burn has learned that Pump 24 is taking a 4,000 s.f. spot in the center that used to be a dance studio. Pump...
JMU Cross County announces 2024 schedule
HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison cross country has unveiled its 2024 schedule, as announced by Head Coach Rebekah Ricksecker on July 31. The Dukes open their schedule at Richmond’s Spider Alumni Open (Aug. 31), for the fourth year in a row. Two weeks later, JMU will be at Montpelier, the home of former U.S. President James Madison, for a Purple vs. Gold Alumni Classic scrimmage on Sept. 14. The team closes the month of September in Rock Hill, S.C. for the Adidas Winthrop Invitational on the 28th.