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Warner, Kaine urge stricter safety standards for beach umbrellas
Concerns that some beach umbrellas can be unsecured and prone to flying, causing serious injury or death, prompted Virginia’s senators to push for safer design standards for those umbrellas. Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine recently wrote to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, urging the organization to finalize...
‘Been the most healing’: Brin’s Posy offers tea time events in downtown Staunton
Cailyn Siegman is from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and came to Staunton at age 18 to attend then Mary Baldwin College. She graduated in 2012 with a degree in art and uncertainty about what to do with that degree. Her first job after college was at a flower shop.
Application process and concerns regarding mail-in ballots
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - With Election Day a few months away, the Waynesboro Elections Office is in the request stage for mail-in voting. People can request a mail-in ballot online or come into the office to fill out an application. “You can print one off online and fill it out...
Oxford’s New Pastor Installed
A service of installation followed by a reception was conducted Sunday afternoon at Oxford Presbyterian Church on North Buffalo for the new pastor, Kyle Segars (back row, center). Members of the Shenandoah Presbytery presided over the event. They included (from left) Jay Melvin, Lexington Presbyterian; Marnie Caldwell from Collierstown Presbyterian; the Rev. Drew Ditzel, Lexington Presbyterian; the Rev. Casey Clark, New Monmouth Presbyterian; Trudy Melvin, Oxford Presbyterian; the Rev. Segars; Dr. Nancy Meehan Yao, Shenandoah Presbytery; Bill North, moderator of the Shenandoah Presbytery; and Patrick Pettit, Shenandoah Presbytery.
Green Olive Tree re-locating in Crozet
CROZET, Va. (WVIR) - After months and months of searching, a thrift shop in Crozet has found a new, bigger building to move into. The Green Olive Tree is a Christian-based thrift shop that runs entirely on volunteers. It was getting ready to close its doors when a space opened...
Veritas Vineyard Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Starry Nights Music Festival
AFTON, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Veritas Vineyard and Winery will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Starry Nights music festival on Saturday, August 10. Gates open at 11 a.m., and performances begin at 1 p.m. with AbbeyRoad, followed by Marie and Koda from Chamomile and Whiskey at 5 p.m., and headliners The Legwarmers at 9 p.m.
Crozet’s Thomas Heilman feeling prepared heading into Olympics
CROZET, Va. (WVIR) - Seventeen-year-old Thomas Heilman says he feels prepared for the Olympics. The Crozet native has been in the pool six days a week for the past year at Charlottesville’s Piedmont YMCA getting ready for this moment. “It’s been a lot of fun, but obviously it takes...
Director, chief of staff and chief of surgery all out at Hampton VA Medical Center after investigation
Major leadership changes are underway at the VA Medical Center in Hampton after an investigation by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The House committee launched an investigation after lawmakers said they met with people who work at the medical center in March to discuss the delivery of care after recent scrutiny. Earlier this year, the House committee requested documents related to ...
Harrisonburg opens sustainable certification program for local restaurants
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg Public Works has launched a new free Green Restaurant Certification Program. The Eateries Acting Towards Sustainability (EATS) certification will acknowledge local businesses’ sustainability efforts and encourage them to continue to pursue their environmental efforts. The program is voluntary and available to those in the food service industry who choose to participate, with three businesses already enrolled.
McCloud on transferring to Texas State: ‘It was time for a fresh start’
NEW ORLEANS (WHSV) - Jordan McCloud will forever be apart of James Madison football history. The quarterback was the Sun Belt Player of the Year in 2023 and led the Dukes to their first bowl game in program history. Shortly after the regular season finale at Coastal Carolina, Curt Cignetti...
JMU’s SBC West opponents looking to bounce back in 2024
NEW ORLEANS (WHSV) - If you’re going off preseason rankings, James Madison got a favorable draw when it came to their Sun Belt Conference West Division opponents in 2024. The Dukes travel to ULM and host Southern Miss this season. During Sun Belt Conference play, teams play all six schools in their division and two schools from the opposite division.
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