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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.
Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department hosting lawn party this weekend
GROTTOES, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Grottoes will be kicking off their annual lawn party tomorrow and it will be packed with events for everyone. Veteran night will be tomorrow which includes a free meal for all veterans with an I.D. Daniel Barnett will be providing music starting at 6...
Which Power Four Teams Might Visit JMU Football in the Near Future?
When JMU made the move to the FBS, there were dozens of reasons why fans were excited. Among those reasons was the dream of a Power Five program not only playing JMU, but actually visiting Bridgeforth Stadium as the road team. That dream has been dampened slightly, with rumors about...
New fire station under construction in Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg broke ground on a new fire station Tuesday morning. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. First responders and city leaders gathered in a field on Mount Clinton Pike to break ground on the fifth fire station in town. Retired Fire Chief Larry Shifflett told WMRA there's been a need for this station since the area northwest of downtown joined the city as part of a 1983 annexation.
Success has brought challenges for JMU to schedule
(WHSV) - The jump from the Football Championship Subdivision to the Football Bowl Subdivision has looked easy, at times, for James Madison. During their two year transition, the Dukes went 19-5, which included an appearance in the Armed Forces Bowl. However, that success has come with unintended consequences. There’s very...
Pinpoint Weather: Hot and humid with storms possible
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Hot and muggy conditions will continue to impact Southwest and Central Virginia through the weekend. Isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible for the next few days. A mix of sun and clouds will be overhead on Thursday with afternoon temperatures rising into the hot upper 80s and 90s. The humid […]
Virginia Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) held the 2024 Virginia Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial Service on June 1. The memorial service began at noon at the Richmond Raceway Complex in the Main Exhibition Hall. Emergency response personnel, government officials and public safety members gathered to celebrate the courage...