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Local businesses eligible for disaster relief loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on Wednesday that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available for small businesses, agricultural coops, aquaculture businesses, and nonprofits who experienced economic losses due to the July drought. The declaration included surrounding counties like Frederick, Shenandoah, and Clarke. Eligible businesses may use the loan...
Harrisonburg and JMU police departments to welcome students with annual Knock-and-Talks
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Police Department is collaborating with the James Madison University Police Department and the JMU Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices to hold a knock-and-talk event Thursday afternoon. As students return to Harrisonburg for the new academic year, HPD and JMU PD...
Rehab reimagined: Alumna honored for innovations in stroke recovery
Kristin Nuckols (’07), a graduate of the inaugural cohort of the Master of Occupational Therapy program at JMU, received the Innovation Award from the National Board in Certification for Occupational Therapy for her revolutionary work in stroke rehabilitation as co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer at Imago Rehab. Imago Rehab...
Gov. Youngkin visits Shenandoah Valley to sign bills and give donations
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin made his way to the Friendly City on Thursday, stopping at James Madison University (JMU) for a quick bill-signing ceremony and the Rockingham County Fair to donate a portion of his salary to organizations. During an event at Anthony Seeger Hall, Youngkin...
Youngkin backs more tax cuts but Democrats say underfunded services need money first
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his administration presented a rosy outlook for Virginia’s economy on Wednesday, telling lawmakers the last fiscal year ended with a $1.2 billion revenue surplus and job growth has beat back recession concerns.
Youngkin wants comprehensive support for people leaving prison
About 10,000 people will be released from state prisons and jails this year, and Governor Glenn Youngkin worries that one in five will end up back behind bars within the next three years. “Across the country and here in Virginia we see surprisingly, disappointingly, shockingly high recidivism rates." he told...
Hurricane Ernesto could bring strong waves, rip currents to Delaware, Maryland, & Virginia beaches
BETHANY BEACH, Del. - Hurricane Ernesto is barreling toward Bermuda, but it also poses a threat to the coastal areas of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia this weekend. The potential dangers include strong waves and rip currents, Bethany Beach Patrol Captain Joe Donnelly told FOX 5 in an interview Thursday. "Saturday, we're looking at four-foot surf," Donnelly said. "On Sunday, it looks like it's going to build to four to six-foot. So, we're going to have some pretty significant waves out there, as well as rip currents through the weekend."
A Home Contractor In Virginia Claims A $2.2 Million Lottery Jackpot After A Run Of Bad Luck
A Virginia contractor is smiling his way to the bank after winning almost $2 million in an online lottery game. Brent Butler, a Woodbridge resident, told Lottery officials he was ready to give up after having little luck playing the games, but he decided to give it another shot. Butler’s...
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients
On August 9th, 2024, at the Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented a Spirit of Virginia Award to Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching traditional mountain music to children. The event served live performances...
UPDATE: Suspect Charged in Vocelli Pizza Structure Fire
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Fire Marshal’s Office has charged a suspect in connection to the August 11 commercial structure fire at Vocelli Pizza on Seminole Trail. Rachel R. Drame, 38, of Charlottesville has been charged with burning or destroying a building or...
Gov. Youngkin visits Shenandoah Valley to sign bills and give donations
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—Governor Glenn Youngkin made his way to the friendly city on Thursday, stopping at J-M-U for a quick bill-signing ceremony and to the Rockingham County Fair to donate a portion of his salary to organizations.
CNN Interviews Black Owner of Pro-Trump Store Who Sells Confederate Flag Merch and Says Kamala Harris ‘Is Not a Black-Black Person’
CNN correspondent Elle Reeve interviewed Jo Anne Price, a Black woman who owns a pro-Trump store in Virginia, along with several customers about their support for former President Donald Trump. The post CNN Interviews Black Owner of Pro-Trump Store Who Sells Confederate Flag Merch and Says Kamala Harris ‘Is Not a Black-Black Person’ first appeared on Mediaite.
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