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Twelve-year-old gelding pacer John’s Dream received his 30th local win during Thursday’s Shenandoah County Fair race card.  

The recognition is given to programs for implementing and supporting an outstanding athletic department with a commitment to continuous program improvement.

The Virginia Quilt Museum is now accepting submissions of original fiber-based artwork for their “No Boundaries” exhibition. Submissions will be accepted until February 2, 2026 for the exhibit, which will run from March 31 to June 27, 2026.

HPD made the announcement Tuesday morning that K9 Doerak passed away at the age of 14 on Friday.

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.