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Williamsburg astronaut Zena Cardman meets virtually with Sen. Warner ahead of launch
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner of Virginia met virtually last week with NASA Astronaut and Williamsburg native Zena Cardman ahead of her launch to the International Space Station in August. As Crew-9 Commander, Cardman, 36, will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and...
Albemarle, Greene, and Madison among 15 Virginia counties primarily receiving USDA drought designations
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Fifteen Virginia counties — including Albemarle, Augusta, Greene and Madison — have received primary natural disaster designations from the USDA due to the recent drought. This as we stand to go back into the extremely hot, dry weather pattern that began July from which we’ve gotten a break from in the past couple of weeks. This also means counties bordering these — such as Buckingham, Fluvanna, Orange, Louisa, Nelson, and Culpeper — are also eligible for FSA emergency loans.
When will Staunton Mall rubble be removed? Waynesboro furniture store closing.
STAUNTON — With rubble from old Staunton Mall still remaining well over a year following demolition, many residents are wondering when it will be cleaned up and hauled away. "I’m new in town," Dean Abramson posted on Facebook in early July. "Wondering about the remains of the Staunton Mall. When will that terrible eyesore be removed? Are there any plans for that property?" ...
Elm Spring solar energy system comes to Augusta zoning board: THE AGENDA
VERONA – As is typical for weeks split along the beginning and end of the month, this week is light on many of the typical government and organizational meetings throughout Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro. The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will take up the Elm Spring small-scale solar energy system on Thursday. ...
Dunkin’s Third Annual Scholarship Program Awards Include Local Student
A student from the Greater Manassas area has just been announced as a recipient of the annual Dunkin’ Regional Scholarship Program, which awarded $125,000 in scholarships to 50 local students throughout Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Dunkin’ and its franchisees in the DMV area awarded Ashlee Moreno Watanabe of...
15 Virginia localities deemed as natural disaster areas due to droughts
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — 15 Virginia localities have been designated by the USDA as primary natural disaster areas due to the drought conditions, which include Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Augusta, Shenandoah, Page, Albemarle, Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Greene, Highland, Loudoun, Madison, Rappahannock, and Warren counties and the city of Waynesboro are now eligible to be considered for certain assistance from the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). Farmers in Bath, Culpeper, Buckingham, Fairfax, Fluvanna, Orange, Louisa, Nelson, Stafford, Prince William, and Rockbridge counties and the cities of Charlottesville, Staunton, and Winchester are also eligible for drought emergency assistance, as they are contiguous to the 15 primary localities.
Freedom Caucus leader Bob Good’s fate to be decided as recount begins for Virginia seat
Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, is expected to learn whether or not he will remain in Congress on Wednesday as Virginia’s 5th Congressional District prepares for a recount in the June primary that declared John McGuire the winner. McGuire, a former Navy SEAL, won the primary by just 374 votes. […]
Elections officials ready for Thursday’s 5th District GOP primary recount
Bob Good challenged the outcome of the election that he lost to John McGuire by 374 out of more than 60,000 votes cast. The post Elections officials ready for Thursday’s 5th District GOP primary recount appeared first on Cardinal News.
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.
In response to lawsuit, VMI alumni association says it didn’t violate alumni civil rights
A group of 29 alumni last month sued the association. In its response, the association maintains that it is a private entity and so could not have stymied members' right to free speech. The post In response to lawsuit, VMI alumni association says it didn’t violate alumni civil rights appeared first on Cardinal News.
Harrisonburg restaurant A Bowl of Good hosts fundraiser for war in Sudan
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — Dozens packed a local restaurant in Harrisonburg on Tuesday evening for a fundraiser. 100 percent of the proceeds went to Pax Dei for Nuba, an organization based in Harrisonburg that aims to raise awareness of the ongoing conflict and war in Sudan. The local Sudanese...
Walsh misses medal in Olympic final
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Gretchen Walsh will bring two Olympic silver medals with her back to UVA. Walsh did not finish on the podium in the 100-meter freestyle swim, her final event of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The race was extremely tight from start to finish. Walsh completed the first...