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Staunton Public Library begins renovations on outdoor terrace
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Renovations officially began on the outdoor courtyard at the Staunton Public Library today in preparation for the building of a raised terrace for public events. The terrace is part of a larger renovation project in partnership with Friends of the Staunton Library to create a new...
Rockingham County teen dies in crash over the weekend
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - A 17-year-old from Timberville was killed in a single-vehicle crash that happened along Route 259 early Sunday morning. According to Virginia State Police, around 1:35 a.m. a 2002 Honda Accord was headed west on Mayland Road at a high rate of speed when it crossed the centerline near Zirkle Lane.
Rockingham County Baseball League scores and highlights: July 30, 2024
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The Bridgewater Reds clinch a spot in the RCBL Finals, defeating the Broadway Bruins 5-1. Meanwhile, the Clover Hill Bucks earned a 15-3 win against the Massanutten Mountaineers. Clover Hill takes a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-five series, needing one more win to clinch a spot in the RCBL Finals.
Pollinator program at JMU is now “Smart-Solar” certified
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A pollinator program at James Madison University is now certified as as a “Smart Solar” operation by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. JMU is the first public university in Virginia to receive the certification. The 310-kilowatt solar array is built...
Cross Country Announces 2024 Schedule
HARRISONBURG, Va. – 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.
July 2024 Weather in Review
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - July 2024 has been an up and down month, a weather roller coaster at times. Much of the month was very hot and humid. A few days, but not nearly enough, featuring some steady downpours. Even a holiday with it’s own natural fireworks. Here’s a recap of the month:
Alleghany County comes out to welcome the “The Friendly Fork” to Main Street Covington
Covington Va, Friends, family, and local representatives from across Alleghany County came out Friday July 26th in a huge turnout to cut theribbon and propel Owner Julie Carroll and her husband Mike’s dream into motion. Josh Taylor and Jon Fitzgerald from the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism started the ceremony off with some […] The post Alleghany County comes out to welcome the “The Friendly Fork” to Main Street Covington appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Tommy Richman’s Hit Song “Million Dollar Baby” Name-Drops a Virginia Karaoke Bar
Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” is one of the biggest hits of the summer. The track debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 just below Taylor Swift. There are viral TikTok dances to the song. And it’s catapulted the Woodbridge, Virginia, native into the international spotlight. Locals might have noticed something fun in the song’s lyrics: He name-drops a Woodbridge karaoke bar called Queen’s Gambit. The spot also shows up briefly in the song’s video. So what has that meant for the bar?