Linden Kiser

Linden has been morning news anchor and reporter for WSVA since September 2024.

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Community
4 weeks ago
HCPS Superintendent holds first committee meeting for future of career and technical education

Harrisonburg City School Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards led the first meeting of a committee formed to explore the future of career and technical education in the City following the division’s departure from the Massanutten Technical Center agreement with Rockingham County earlier this month.

A look at the outside of the new electric Gus Bus. It features a cartoon night scene with a neighborhood and iconic James Madison University buildings under a full moon.
Community
1 month ago
JMU and Virginia Clean Cities unveils new electric Gus Bus

The electric mobile classroom was made possible by the Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership project and is part of JMU’s community academic enrichment program for pre-K through 5th grade students in the city.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Rockingham County man arrested for allegedly brandishing a machete

On August 1st, authorities received a call from a female claiming a male suspect, who she allegedly owed money, was attempting to intimidate her by walking in front of her house with a sword or machete in his hand.

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Community
1 month ago
VDOH hosting Child Car Seat Safety Check-Ups in Augusta County

Augusta County Fire and Rescue will be on hand this Friday at the Government Center parking lot in Verona to help parents be sure by checking childcare seats for safety – free of charge.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
SCSO warns residents of Social Security scam

The Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a resident recently received a call from someone claiming to be with the Social Security Administration, stating that the citizen’s identity had been compromised and that they needed a new Social Security number.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Staunton woman allegedly leads police on low-speed chase on Route 250

On Tuesday night, an officer initiated a traffic stop on a U-Haul moving truck that had been the subject of a “Be on the Lookout” notice for a possibly intoxicated driver that was issued earlier in the evening.

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Community
1 month ago
HCPS warns residents of unofficial flier circulating with misinformation

The release responds to the flier without directly quoting its content, explaining that raw state testing data includes scores from students still learning English and mid-year transfer students that are not used in accountability determinations.

Workers packing a box with canned goods.
Local
1 month ago
Hope Distributed hosting “Friday Night Lights Food Drives”

The Food Drive will be collecting donated canned goods at Turner Ashby September 19th, Spotswood September 26th, and at Broadway October 3rd.

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Local
1 month ago
Staunton may lift water advisory today

Staunton’s boil water advisory could be lifted today.

Stuarts Draft Middle School sign
Local
1 month ago
Stuarts Draft Middle School held evacuation Thursday due to smoke

According to School officials, Stuarts Draft Middle School was vacated Thursday afternoon due to the presence of smoke in the building less than an hour from regular dismissal time.