Linden Kiser

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

Sunshine on a field of grass
Local
3 months ago
Fairview Cemetery approved for Virginia Landmarks Register

During their quarterly public meeting last week, the Commonwealth’s Board of Historic Resources approved a cemetery in Staunton to be listed on the VLR, the official list of places of historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural significance.

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Local
3 months ago
Grottoes residents reporting individuals taking pictures of homes

Don’t be alarmed: those individuals taking photos of homes around Grottoes are Rockingham County assessors.

Left to Right: Columbia Gas of Virginia Field Operations Leader Joe Pelletier, Columbia Gas of Virginia Vice President of Gas Operations Aaron Boeke, Augusta County Fire-Rescue Chief Greg Schacht; Columbia Gas of Virginia presents Augusta County Fire-Rescue with a check for a Columbia Gas Volunteer Fire Department grant.   
Local
3 months ago
NiSource Charitable Foundation and Columbia Gas announce grants to volunteer fire departments in the Shenandoah Valley

Nine volunteer fire departments in the Shenandoah Valley will receive grants from the NiSource Charitable Foundation.

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Local
3 months ago
Apartment complex fire in Broadway displaces residents

An early morning fire has displaced the residents of a Rockingham County apartment building.

Augusta County Public Schools seal
Community
4 months ago
ACPS discusses advanced math classes for 6th and 9th graders

Recent legislation requires 5th through 8th graders who earn high scores on end of year SOL math assessment to be automatically enrolled in advanced courses the following school year.

Firefighter dislodging trailer around utility pole
Local
4 months ago
ACFR dislodges trailer after vehicle collision

Fire crews conducting pump training at the Preston L. Yancey Volunteer Fire Department witnessed a motor vehicle collision involving a utility pole near the station on Jefferson Highway.

Jamar Lee Davis mug shot
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Staunton man arrested on assault and battery charges

Jamar Lee Davis of Staunton was arrested on felony charges of Abuse and Neglect of Children-Disregard for Life and Assault and Battery of a Family Member.

Sites highlighted in yellow on Shenandoah National Park map
Local
4 months ago
Shenandoah National Parks campground temporarily closed to reduce wildlife interactions

According to a statement posted online, the outer loop of Loft Mountain Campground has been temporarily closed to reduce the risk of dangerous encounters and to minimize the likelihood of wildlife gaining access to human food sources.

Closeup of road
Local
4 months ago
Road closures for Hiker Fest on Saturday

The Waynesboro Police Department has announced the road will be closed from West Main Street to West Broad Street this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Officers and community members running down the street with police cars following them as they carry the torch.
Community
4 months ago
Harrisonburg officers and community members participate in 2025 Torch Run

Harrisonburg officers and community members participated in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting the Special Olympics of Virginia Thursday morning.

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