Dycus, who has led the university as interim president since July 2025, begins her five-year term on July 1, 2026.

The crash occurred on June 23, 2026, at 9:49 a.m. on Interstate 81 northbound at the 309-mile marker in Frederick County.

Isaac Smelser was sentenced yesterday in Page County Circuit Court involving the exploitation of a 15-year-old child.

Shenandoah County school officials have announced that Brian Kibler will be the new athletic director at Central High School.

The approval of these properties for designation on the Virginia Landmarks Register came last Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Acting Deputy Emergency Coordinator Jamison Ryder said this plan is the region’s long-term strategy for reducing the impacts of natural and human-caused hazards. 

UPDATE: Shannon Joy Higgins has been safely located.

There were no injuries or damage resulting from the incident, and there is no danger to the public.