Weather
5 months ago
What is the summer solstice and what’s notable about this day?

The National Weather Service says the summer solstice occurs when the Earth’s tilt toward the sun is at a maximum.

A proclamation plaque is presented by Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Matt Lohr to Virginia Poultry Federation President, Hobey Bauhan at the Virginia Poultry Industry Center at Rockingham County Fairgrounds.
Agriculture
5 months ago
Governor Youngkin recognizes June 2025 as Virginia Turkey Lovers Month

The proclamation was presented by Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Matt Lohr to Virginia Poultry Federation President, Hobey Bauhan at the Virginia Poultry Industry Center at Rockingham County Fairgrounds.

Weather
5 months ago
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 2:45pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2:45pm

South Main Street Traffic Crash
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
HPD investigating South Main Street crash involving a pedestrian

The incident occurred at 10:00 AM at the 1500 block of South Main Street on Thursday, June 19.

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Local
5 months ago
JMU listed in “2025 Best Master’s in Communication Programs in Virginia”

According to MastersinCommunications.org, JMU’s Master’s in Communication and Advocacy program was ranked 2nd in their list of “2025 Best Master’s in Communication Programs in Virginia.”

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Local
5 months ago
Fairview Cemetery approved for Virginia Landmarks Register

During their quarterly public meeting last week, the Commonwealth’s Board of Historic Resources approved a cemetery in Staunton to be listed on the VLR, the official list of places of historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural significance.

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Local
5 months ago
Federal judge grants Harrisonburg City’s motion to dismiss lawsuit

A federal judge has granted the city’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Shenandoah County man over those speed cameras that are located on East Market Street.

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Community
5 months ago
Homeschool students can now attend MTC

The Harrisonburg City School Board determined that homeschool students may attend Massanutten Technical Center at their latest work session.

Local
5 months ago
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 6/18

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 6/18

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Community
5 months ago
$1.2 Million in Virginia Housing Funds awarded to support Affordable Housing Projects in Waynesboro and Harrisonburg

The RHDP aims to create replicable models of affordable and workforce housing to meet growing demand across the Commonwealth.