Josie Crapenzano and her daughter speak at a podium.
Community
7 months ago
Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts annual Bigger Together celebration

The event showcased the positive impact that BBBS has on the community and local mentorship. 

A family bicycles on a trail in Harrisonburg. The Harrisonburg Happy - Family Friendly Travel campaign highlights things families can do when visiting Harrisonburg
Community
7 months ago
Harrisonburg Tourism receives $20,000 state marketing grant

The City of Harrisonburg has received a $20,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) for its “Harrisonburg Happy – Family Friendly Travel” campaign, the maximum grant award.

water dripping frozen pipes
Local
7 months ago
Luray discontinues additional fluoride in drinking water system

In a release, town officials said they will stop adding fluoride in early September due to the Virginia Department of Health requirement of a 90-day notice.

Local
7 months ago
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 6/25

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 6/25

Local
7 months ago
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 6/25

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 6/25

Closeup of road
Local
7 months ago
Traffic shift to new traffic pattern on eastbound Route 33 in Harrisonburg scheduled for June 30

The travel lane shifts will take place around the Interstate 81 exit 247 interchange, beginning at the Carlton Street intersection to just west of the new bridge over I-81.

Local
7 months ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 4:15 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until June 25 at 3:45 PM in Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg.

Weather
7 months ago
Heat advisory issued until 7pm on Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for most of the Commonwealth until Thursday, June 26, at 7pm.

Front facing photo of Wilson Hall at James Madison University
Community
7 months ago
JMU Engineering’s Project VULCAN I wins NASA’s Student Launch Initiative

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) announces James Madison University as the winner of the agency’s 2025 Student Launch challenge.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
SVEC reports scams in area

Scammers are making rounds, knocking on members’ doors, claiming an affiliation with SVEC in hopes of setting up a solar installation and/or learning more about their bill.