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Mayor Deanna Reed speaking with supporters in the background
Local
12 months ago
Supporters of “Virginia Right to Contraception Act” gather in Harrisonburg

If signed, the bill would codify the right to use FDA-approved forms of contraception.

A Sheetz wrapped Jeep truck in front of the new Sheetz building in Mount Crawford with a crowd.
Local
12 months ago
Sheetz opens in Mount Crawford

The new gas station and convenience store is located just off Interstate 81 at exit 240 and presented two different $2500 checks to local partners.

A hand on a quilt
Community
12 months ago
Virginia Quilt Museum opens in Dayton

The Virginia Quilt Museum, originally located in Harrisonburg, has moved to a new location in Rockingham County.

Police Lights
Crime & Safety
12 months ago
JMU professor arrested for alleged child porn possession

According to online records, JMU Associate Professor of Latin American and Caribbean studies, William Chisholm Van Norman of Charlottesville was arrested Tuesday and with one count Possession of Child Pornography and two counts of Second or Subsequent Violation of Possession of Child Pornography.

Local
12 months ago
James Madison selected to host 2027 Sun Belt Softball Tournament

The Sun Belt Conference Softball Championship will be hosted by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2026 and James Madison University in 2027, the conference office announced Wednesday.

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center logo
Local
12 months ago
HRECC to deactivate Facebook May 1

According to an online post, the deactivation is part of their commitment to enhancing cybersecurity and ensuring that their focus remains on delivering uninterrupted, high-quality service to communities and public safety partners.

Camp L.I.T. participants with instructors (from left) Firefighter Kellie Sacksteder, Firefighter Leslie Pullen and Firefighter Bell Eyles
Community
12 months ago
Spots still available in HFD’s all-girls fire camp

Annual Camp L.I.T. program helps empower tomorrow’s leaders

LED Open sign.
Local
12 months ago
Waynesboro Big Lots to reopen

Fans of the discount retail chain Big Lots will be happy to know that 132 stores will reopen next month under new ownership.

water dripping frozen pipes
Local
12 months ago
Waynesboro residents could expect water outages today

Water line work will shut down service to portions of Waynesboro today.

Closeup of road
Local
12 months ago
Harrisonburg and VDOT seek community input for Virginia Avenue (Route 42) Study

The City of Harrisonburg and VDOT are seeking community input on how to address the needs of people who use Virginia Avenue (Route 42) to serve their transportation needs between Gay Street and the northern City limits.