Eric Irizarry
Community
7 months ago
Staunton City Schools appoints new superintendent

The Staunton City School Board has appo inter Eric Irizarry as superintendent of Staunton City Schools, effective July 1, 2025.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
VSP investigating train derailment in Augusta County

At approximately 1:57 PM today, June 23, Virginia State Police and Augusta County Fire/EMS and Augusta County Sheriff’s Deputies were alerted to a train derailment along tracks in Augusta County.

Community
7 months ago
Westover Pool overing free admission for city residents until Thursday

Harrisonburg residents will be able to get into Westover Pool for free until Thursday to beat the heat.

An overhead shot of the Ralph Sampson Park Spraygrounds.
Community
7 months ago
Ralph Sampson Park Spraygrounds opens to public July 1

The spraygrounds, at approximately 6,000 square feet in size with 36 different spray features and interactive elements, will open to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.

Dinner set-up
Local
7 months ago
Early Katering Company celebrating one-year anniversary with free open house

Early Katering Company celebrates its one-year anniversary since opening their location in Harrisonburg back in May 2024. 

A person holding a phone and heart graphics above the cellphone
Local
7 months ago
JMU professor studies cultural shifts and their impacts on Gen Z dating culture

Dr. Jennie Rosier, an associate professor of communication studies at James Madison University (JMU), recently published two studies that focus on patterns within Generation Z’s dating culture.

An Evening with Patsy Cline Starring Jill Spieker poster
Entertainment
7 months ago
Wayne Theatre presents “An Evening with Patsy Cline” on July 18

Jill Spiecker intends to deliver an immersive tribute to Patsy Cline having grown up listening to Cline. Therefore, Spiecker is bringing the show to Waynesboro. This is a one-night event beginning at 7:30 pm.  

A trail with a bench at Shenandoah National Park.
Community
7 months ago
Shenandoah National Park switching to cashless fee system on July 1

The park will only accept mobile and electronic payments for entrance and campground fees.

Boxes of foods being packaged
Local
7 months ago
Free meals provided by Page County Public Schools every Tuesday through Thursday until August 21

Free meals are provided by Page County Public Schools for those 18-years-old and younger. This will happen on Tuesdays through Thursdays at different locations until August 21.

Colorful bright sunrise
Local
7 months ago
Heat Advisory in effect until June 24

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory until June 24 at 9:00 PM.