Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park
Local
9 months ago
National Park Service cancels concession contract opportunity in Shenandoah National Park

The contract solicitation was canceled because a revised financial analysis revealed a change to the value of the overall concession contract opportunity.

Up close of the Virginia Opossum
Local
9 months ago
Severely injured Virginia Opossum makes full recovery at Wildlife Center of Virginia

The Wildlife Center admitted a Virginia Opossum that had been found injured on the side of the road in Rockbridge County

Forest trees landscape.
Agriculture
9 months ago
Senators Kaine and Warner introduce bills to protect wildlife in Rockingham and Augusta Counties

Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have introduced the Shenandoah Mountain Act and Virginia Wilderness Act to protect wilderness in Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, and Bath counties.

Tree with pink flowers with Wilson Hall in the background
Local
9 months ago
JMU students selected for 2025 Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship Program

The Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship Program named James Madison University students Annie Kate Walsh, Nathan Horner, Grace Eiden and Morgan Bailey as its inaugural fellows.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank logos
Community
9 months ago
2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive collects donations

Community members are encouraged to participate, Saturday morning, by placing non-perishable food donations (no glass), at their mailboxes for pickup by their letter carriers.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
9 months ago
HCPS School Board discusses increasing elementary school days by 5 minutes

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Joy Blosser explained to the board during Tuesday night’s meeting that the change would make it easier to make up for lost instructional time due to inclement weather.

Karen Grady receives a plaque from Governor Glenn Youngkin and staff.
Community
9 months ago
Staunton Elementary School teacher named Teacher of the Year

First grade teacher, Karen Grady, at Ware Elementary School in Staunton has been named Teacher of the Year for Region 5.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Former Staunton City School Board Chair alleged embezzlement case continues through courts

Natasha McCurdy had a plea hearing schedule for this week in Staunton Circuit Court, but online records indicate that the hearing was continued again at the request of her attorneys.

Local
9 months ago
Dukes rally to defeat Troy, 5-4, in first round of Sun Belt Softball Tournament

Trailing 2-1 heading into the fifth inning, James Madison softball used seven stolen bases and timely strikeouts from Kirsten Fleet to earn a 5-4 victory over Troy in the first round of the 2025 Sun Belt Softball Championship at the Troy Softball Complex on Wednesday night.

Baseball on grass
Local
9 months ago
High School Baseball, Softball & Soccer Scores – Wednesday, 5/7

High School Baseball, Softball & Soccer Scores – Wednesday, 5/7