Late Afternoons

Rachel Dumene with the Shenandoah Valley Health District talks about the organization’s mobile unit on Late Afternoons.

Willow Hughes, the Environmental Programs Administrator for the city of Staunton talks about the need for community input to shape the flood resiliency plan on Late Afternoons.

James Madison University associate professor of Communications Studies Dr. Jennie Rosier talks about her two recently published studies that focus on patterns within Generation Z’s dating culture and exploring how people in that generation initiate, engage in, and exit romantic relationships.

Olivia Schauer of Maurertown talks about competing in the World Juh Jitsu Tournament on Late Afternoons.

Tim Rawley of the Piedmont Valley Football Officials Association joins Late Afternoons.

William Fiederlein discusses the VA State Housing Tax Credit Program on Late Afternoons.

Morgan Dean of Triple-A talks about upcoming Fourth of July travel on Late Afternoons.

Paul Helmuth talks about this weekend’s field day for amateur ham radio operators on Late Afternoons.

It was 100 years ago today (6/27/25) that the first members of the Salvation Army arrived on Court Square in downtown Harrisonburg. Since then, the Salvation Army has been spreading the word of God and helping locals in need. Lt. Douglas Ingold talks about the three-day celebration, kicking off this evening, to celebrate the 100th anniversary.

The 4th of July means fireworks! Joe Mullins with Rockingham County Fire and Rescue, cautions about be careful if you plan to ignite fireworks and suggests attending fireworks shows being put on in the Shenandoah Valley. Heavy rain can lead to flash flooding and Paul Helmuth, emergency coordinator with the City of Harrisonburg, talks about the unpredictable summer storms that can drop a lot of rain in a short period of time. Luke Walker with the Harrisonburg Fire Department talks about how city residents can get a free pizza, and have their smoke detector checked by the HFD on July 9th, 2025.