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Michael Wong, the executive director of the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority, said during an HRHA Liaison Committee meeting Wednesday that the expected allocation of low-income housing tax credits will help the project get off the ground.

Ronald Smith, 41, is now facing five charges in connection with an incident the day after Christmas. Authorities claim that he stole a semi-truck from the sheriff’s property and led deputies on a chase.

Online records show that a two-day trial for Ma’Aquil Ni’mill Littlejohn is set to begin July 25 in Augusta County Circuit Court.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Boxer Gifts LLC, an English company that designs, builds, and distributes unique gifts and toys, is opening a new $1.5 million operation in Harrisonburg.

In a release, City Communications Director Mike Parks said transit strategic plans are required for transit agencies operating in metropolitan areas of Virginia to ensure transit services are planned to better meet the community’s mobility needs.

With the increase, real estate in the city limits will be taxed at $1.01 per $100 assessed.

The council voted to appoint Stefanie McAlister as Broadway’s Town Manager and Zoning Administrator. She will start on July 1. 

Embedded in that nearly $405 million spending plan is a provision to hike property tax rates by as much as eight cents – from 96 cents to a $1.04 per $100 of assessed value.

Swartz will oversee the school, which encompasses the Adult Degree Program, Lifelong Learning Institute, Youth Programs and Professional Development.  

Average gas prices in Virginia have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.46 per gallon today.