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Elkton woman charged with involuntary manslaughter to face grand jury decision
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Elkton woman who was arrested in April on five charges, including involuntary manslaughter after a fatal crash in Rockingham County, had a hearing this week. Debra Elliot, 66, was arrested and charged after a passenger who was riding on top of her...
Community Foundation receives anonymous matching donation to Dolly Parton imagination Library
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) — The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County has received an anonymous $250,000 donation to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library that was matched, creating a $500,000 permanent fund for the program. According to a social media post on Friday from the Foundation, the endowment...
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...
Harrisonburg County Health Brief: Here are some habits that can lower your dementia risk. Doctors Explain
Healthy Insights: Expert driven. Evidence-Based. Actionable Health Guidance. From our team of medical experts. A recent report by the CDC provides some important insights about dementia diagnosis rates among older adults. Understanding these findings is crucial for Harrisonburg County residents. The findings underscore the importance of awareness in promoting early detection and improved cognitive health management.
Women’s Golf: Women’s Golf Unveils 2024-25 Schedule
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The James Madison women's golf team has unveiled its schedule for the 2024-25 season, Head Coach Tommy Baker announced on Friday afternoon. For the second straight season, the Dukes will begin their campaign in West Lafayette, Ind., at the Lady Boilermaker Classic (Sept. 2-3). After a week off, JMU will travel to Louisville, Ky., for the Cardinal Cup (Sept. 13-15), followed by the Cavalier Regional Preview (Sept. 23-24) at Virginia's Birdwood Golf Course in Charlottesville, Va. The fall portion of the schedule will conclude with trips to Norfolk, Va., for the Evie Odom Invitational (Oct. 4-6) and...
National Night Out plans prepped for Tuesday
LURAY, Aug. 2 — Now in its fifth year in Luray, Police Chief C.S. “Bow” Cook is hoping for a good turnout for National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the Commuter Court (Park-N-Ride) along the Hawksbill Greenway. “We started in...
Washington and Lee University English professor receives award for collection of poems
The Wells College Press announced that Washington and Lee University Assistant Professor of English K. Avvirin Berlin won its 2024 Chapbook Contest for her manuscript “Obsidian.”. The contest included more than 300 individual entries and “Obsidian” was selected by a panel of judges which included Dan Rosenberg, chair of...
JMU’s Ryan Hanson named to Ray Guy Award watch list
AUGUSTA, Ga. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison punter Ryan Hanson has been named to the 2024 preseason watch list for the Ray Guy Award, as announced Friday by the Augusta Sports Council. The Ray Guy Award honors the nation’s top collegiate punter at the Football Bowl Subdivision level.
JMU Football A Top Contender For 2025 QB JT Kitna, Son of Former NFL QB
Quarterback Jamison “JT” Kitna enters his 2024 high school season uncommitted, but the class of 2025 Ohio prospect currently has his eyes firmly on JMU and UAB. He’s visited both programs this summer, his only two visits of the summer. Kitna, the son of former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, is leaning toward picking one of those programs despite originally committing to Houston and receiving interest from other Power Four programs. He won’t rule out joining a Power Conference program if they connect with him this fall and make a strong recruiting push, but he’s currently leaning toward the two Group of Five schools.
Railroad historian to speak on ‘Shenandoah Valley Line’ Aug. 3 at town museum
SHENANDOAH — A railroad historian and photographer will speak on the Norfolk and Western Railway’s Hagerstown District at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Town of Shenandoah Museum and Welcome Center on First Street in Shenandoah. Mason Cooper is a member of the Norfolk and Western...
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...
Flood Watch Issued for Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia Amid Potential Flash Flooding Risks
The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has issued a Flood Watch, effective from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening, across the District of Columbia and selected areas of Maryland, including Anne Arundel, Cecil, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford and Southern Baltimore, as well as certain regions in northern Virginia, such as Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria and Fairfax. The watch warns of the potential for flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
Richmond: Virginia DMV celebrates 100th anniversary with classic car show
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles marks its 100th anniversary in 2024 and will celebrate with the Colonial Rod Club and Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia at “Through the Decades: DMV Classic Car Show.”. The car show tomorrow will showcase the evolution of automotive history, from vintage classics to modern marvels....
New Old Trail Store to Offer Groceries, Plants, Gifts and More
Sometime next month, Sarae Janes and Rick Lewis will open Wendell House on the ground level of the newly constructed mixed-use building at Old Trail Village Center. The couple, who moved to Greenwood from Nashville two years ago, were seeking a smaller, more cohesive community. That was the first big change for Janes and Lewis, who were working remotely, Janes as a nonprofit communications director and Lewis as a literary agent. The second change was to start a new business focusing on the products of local growers and artisans.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Emphasizes Transparency and Business-Friendly Reforms with Release of Third Annual Unified Regulatory Plan
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin released the third annual Unified Regulatory Plan (URP) that details all of the expected regulatory changes to be made throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in FY2025. “Our Office of Regulatory Management is following through on its commitment to transform and modernize burdensome regulations, making it easier for businesses to thrive in […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Emphasizes Transparency and Business-Friendly Reforms with Release of Third Annual Unified Regulatory Plan appeared first on The Virginian Review.