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The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is joining Feeding America to mark September as Hunger Action Month, which is a nationwide campaign highlight the urgent need to end hunger and the power of food to nourish more than just the body.

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) debuts two new exhibitions at Smith
House Galleries in September, with an opening reception on Friday, September 5

The Wayne Theatre announces the 15th Annual Virginia Chili, Blues & Brews Festival, happening Saturday, September 13, 2025, beginning at 12:00 noon at Lumos Plaza in Downtown Waynesboro.

James Madison University officials cut the ribbon on their newest residence hall, Potomac Hall, on Friday.

Harrisonburg City School Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards led the first meeting of a committee formed to explore the future of career and technical education in the City following the division’s departure from the Massanutten Technical Center agreement with Rockingham County earlier this month.

The electric mobile classroom was made possible by the Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership project and is part of JMU’s community academic enrichment program for pre-K through 5th grade students in the city.

Food Lion Feeds said it will donate the equivalent of 1,000 meals (up to 30,000 meals per school) for every quarterback sack made by the participating institution.

Co-chairs of the school’s board of trustees, confirmed that Jeff Stein resigned Tuesday as president of the Staunton university.

The Harrisonburg Fire Department has announced two recent promotions in the Fire Marshal’s Office for Luke Walker and Chris Snyder.

In a post, Staunton Fire and Rescue said Firefighter Zack Reese was involved in a fatal off-duty motor vehicle crash.