Community

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.

Harrisonburg City Council did not make a decision on the proposed 265-unit apartment building to be built around South Main and Liberty Streets.

A Harrisonburg student is suing the Harrisonburg City School Board for allegedly violating the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Augusta County Fire and Rescue will be on hand this Friday at the Government Center parking lot in Verona to help parents be sure by checking childcare seats for safety – free of charge.