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JMU’s Schiavone, Vogatsky selected on final day of MLB Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (JMU Athletics) – The battery of junior Jason Schiavone and senior Joe Vogatsky came off the board on the final day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, as the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates, respectively, drafted each on Tuesday afternoon. Schiavone was selected in the 11th...
JMU’s new assistants bringing fresh perspective to women’s basketball program
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Not only was Sean O’Regan busy bringing new players to the program from the transfer portal this offseason, he was hard at work filling out his coaching staff. O’Regan lost top assistant Neal Harrow to the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks and his other assistant, Lexie...
Valley League teams experiencing host family shortage
(WHSV) - Valley Baseball League teams have had problems finding enough host families for their players. League officials say ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, families that were normally hosting haven’t returned. Valley League Commissioner R.W. Bowman is asking for assistance from the community. “It’s been tough,” Bowman said. “I’d...
Harrisonburg business transforms fallen downtown trees into new furniture
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Rocktown Urban Wood in Harrisonburg has set its roots in the business of transforming trees into furniture. Ned Gearing and Rhett Miles opened their business in 2019 and have been longtime partners with Harrisonburg Public Works as they work to convert fallen trees downtown into brand new furniture. Gearing said seeing the companies work in the public eye is a special feeling.
Albemarle EDA to consider support county request for higher pay for federal employees
The Albemarle County Economic Development Authority’s Board of Directors will have a virtual meeting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. (Zoom link) (agenda) (meeting materials) There are several items under new business. The first will be a resolution to approve the state grant recently awarded to Siller Pollinator. The funding...
James Madison Athletics to go cashless for home games
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Athletics will introduce cashless operations for all home athletics competitions starting with the 2024-25 athletics year. The cashless operations apply to stadium ticketing operations as well as all concessions, which are operated by campus dining vendor, JMU Dining, and stadium bookstore merchandise sales, which are managed by Follett. Fans looking to make purchases at any JMU Athletics events will need to have a debit or credit card accessible.
Two-way conversation possible with Harrisonburg PD through tool for non-emergencies
Residents of Harrisonburg may now submit anonymous tips to the police from a smartphone or online through a new app. The Harrisonburg Police Department launched tip411 and the Harrisonburg PD mobile app to help residents connect with the department, find information and view alerts. The new tool enables the public...
Harrisonburg Fire Department hosting car seat checking event
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Before you head out for that summer vacation, it’s important to make sure your kids’ car seats are installed correctly. That’s why the Harrisonburg Fire Department is hosting an event today to check car seats. In a social media post, H-F-D...
Lacrosse: Katelyn Morgan Named CSC Second Team Academic All-American
GREENWOOD, Ind. – James Madison lacrosse senior Katelyn Morgan was recognized as a 2023-24 College Sports Communicators Second Team Academic All-American®, as the organization unveiled its Women's At-Large Team on Tuesday. Morgan becomes the first Academic All-American in three years across all sports and just the 22nd student-athlete in JMU history to garner Academic All-America® status, dating back to 1976. In total, 22 student-athletes have combined for 30 awards. The Marietta, Ga., native is just the third JMU lacrosse player to earn the distinction, joining Brooks Lawler (2016) and Gail Decker (2004). Morgan graduated from JMU this past spring with...
Cooter’s, Luray work together to handle huge crowd this weekend for 25th anniversary
LURAY, July 15 — When advance ticket reservations skyrocketed for a free concert featuring Confederate Railroad and Whey Jennings (among others), the Town of Luray had a serious question to answer in order to host the 25th anniversary celebration of Cooter’s in the Valley… How can we accommodate nearly 19,000 people at the Page Valley Fairgrounds?
20-foot-inflatable IUD goes up at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Freeda, the traveling 20-foot-tall inflatable intrauterine device, soaked up the sun on Tuesday at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The famous IUD from Americans for Contraception was up at 24th Street Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Americans for Contraception is using her as...
Local grocer named finalist for national industry award
A local grocer was recently recognized as a finalist for a national award. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. Jon Henry General Store offers fresh produce and slabs of bacon, novelty socks and staple goods out of a historic New Market building that's more than 200 years old. The founder, Jon Henry, was recently named one of three finalists for the Rural Grocer of the Year Award. It's given out by the Rural Grocery Initiative, a national organization that supports locally-owned grocery stores outside of urban areas.
JMU’s Trimble selected in the fourth round of MLB Draft by Miami
ARLINGTON, Texas (JMU Athletics) – With the 122nd overall pick, the Miami Marlins selected James Madison junior Fenwick Trimble in the fourth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday afternoon. Trimble is the 11th Duke drafted under head coach Marlin Ikenberry and marks the first time...
Portsmouth restaurant suing Virginia ABC over alcohol sale guidelines
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth restaurant is the face of a group suing Virginia’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) over a rule it says goes against the state’s constitution. Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill says regulations set forth by Virginia ABC violate its 14th Amendment...
VCU Medical Center ranked No. 1 hospital in Richmond metro area, No. 2 in all of Virginia
VCU Medical Center in Richmond has been recognized as the #1 hospital in the Richmond metro area and the No. 2 hospital in all of Virginia by the U.S. News & World Report.
Trespassing charge against UVA professor dropped
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Trespassing charges have been dropped against a UVA professor who was arrested during the breakup of the Gaza protests on Grounds in May. Dr. Noah Salomon was one of 25 people arrested for trespassing that day. He is the sixth to have their case dismissed.
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