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VADOC holding hiring event for corrections officers
RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Virginia Department of Corrections is looking for new officers. It will be holding a hiring event in Crozier on Monday. According to the department’s website, this hiring event will be for the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, the Buckingham Correctional Center, the Virginia Correctional Center for Women and the State Farm Correctional Center.
Staunton veteran, 100, recounts visit to France for D-Day’s 80th anniversary
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Veterans across the country were flown to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2024. The invasion by Allied troops during WWII was a turning point in the war, leading to men like John Hodges returning home from war sooner than expected.
Lawmakers seek to limit China's influence
(The Center Square) — Virginia lawmakers Rep. Rob Wittman and Sen. Tim Kaine introduced legislation this week to fortify the U.S. against China's growing influence. Wittman’s legislation, which he co-sponsored with Republican and Democratic representatives from Florida and Massachusetts, seeks to safeguard America’s ports from interference by the Chinese Communist Party for both economic and security reasons. Kaine’s bill – also bipartisan and co-sponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. –...
Love Forward Foundation to host Creative Haven Workshops for at-risk youth
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Love Forward Foundation has opened its registration for its Creative Haven Workshops. These workshops and the organization are designed to support children and young adults impacted by parental incarceration and other adverse childhood experiences. Keisha Nicholson is the founder and CEO of the Staunton-based nonprofit....
JMU engineering major earns prestigious national scholarship
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) — Julia Larson, a third-year engineering major at JMU, is one of 49 students nationally to receive a $5,000 scholarship from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). “I feel extremely grateful about being awarded the scholarship,” Larson said. “I am grateful...
Monmouth Cancels Friday Card Due To Heat, Colonial Pushes Back Start Time
Monmouth Park has cancelled its eight-race card scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2 due to excessive heat, the track said in a release Friday morning. Racing is scheduled to resume on Saturday, with the Tyro Stakes for 2-year-olds at five furlongs on the grass headlining the card. Earlier in the day,...
West Virginia Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Threat Diminishes This Weekend
Charleston, WV – The threat for severe thunderstorms in West Virginia has diminished for the night and for the upcoming weekend. However, residents should still prepare for potential heavy rainfall through Saturday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston, a cold front will move through the area by Saturday night, clearing out the rain.
Virginia Lottery Player Wins $500K, Two Others Grab $100K Prizes
A woman from North Carolina has won $500,000 from a scratch-off ticket in Virginia. The Durham resident bought a Magnificent 7s ticket from a Virginia Lottery retailer and was surprised to win the game’s top prize. Conchita Robas bought the ticket at the Food Lion at 2120 South Crater...
James Madison University nursing program receives national recognition
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A nursing education website has ranked James Madison University’s nursing program as the second best in the state. RN Careers said this ranking further cements JMU’s reputation as a nationally recognized Nursing School of Distinction. The nursing website evaluates 1,700 schools annually...