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City of Harrisonburg’s development program for early-stage businesses returns

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Economic Development is currently accepting applications for the annual Harrisonburg Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (HEDI) program. HEDI seeks to help nurture and develop early-stage business owners that operate in Harrisonburg. The HEDI program begins with participants meeting one-on-one with a business coach to discuss...

Harrisonburg, VA · 2d
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Virginia Democrats weigh another push to give universities independent legal counsel

Virginia Senate Democrats are weighing whether to reintroduce legislation in 2027 to allow Virginia universities to hire their own legal counsel so they may better protect themselves from federal pressure. Their consideration comes amid a wave of departures at President Donald Trump’s Justice Department — which pressured and investigated Virginia...

Virginia · 17h
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For Virginia veterans, Honor Flight is more than a trip to D.C.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – An Honor Flight might look like a trip to Washington, D.C., on the surface. But for Martin Leamy, president and CEO of Central and Southwest Virginia Honor Flight, the trip is about much more than visiting memorials. “I see the trips as a...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d
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UVA Community Health Grants Open Until Nov. 19

Nonprofits serving Northern Virginia and Culpeper can apply for UVA Community Health grants starting at $5,000, with online applications due Thursday, Nov. 19. According to UVA Community Health, applicants must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, serve their communities and align with its mission. The …

Culpeper, VA · 2d

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Rockingham County School Board seeks dismissal of former principal’s lawsuit

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Rockingham County School Board is asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by the former principal of Peak View Elementary School. Joseph Kapuchuck filed the lawsuit after he was fired in August 2024, claiming it was in retaliation for...

Rockingham County, VA · 1d

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Vehicle fire near Afton, Augusta County, shuts down part of I-64

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The response to a vehicle fire is impacting traffic on Interstate 64 just outside of Augusta County on Tuesday. The fire happened at mile marker 101 of I-64 in Nelson County, according to VDOT 511. All westbound lanes were closed earlier in the afternoon, but as of 5:39 p.m., only the west right lane and right shoulder are closed. Traffic backups are about 4.5 miles, according to VDOT.

Augusta County, VA · 1d

Greene Journal

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Charlottesville businessman threatened with jail over Madison County Zoning violation

A retired judge from Virginia Beach was ready to throw the book and incarceration on a Charlottesville businessman Thursday in Madison County Circuit Court.  Judge Designate H. Thomas Padrick sternly looked down on defendant Ton Dinh, who owns a 5.9-acre property on Jacks Shop Road in Rochelle. Dinh has a Saab repair shop in Charlottesville and has used his Madison […] The post Charlottesville businessman threatened with jail over Madison County Zoning violation first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Madison County, VA · 6d

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Groundbreaking held for 501 Cherry Ave. development in Fifeville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Community members and project developers celebrated the groundbreaking of the 501 Cherry Ave. development in Fifeville on Saturday. The Fifeville Neighborhood Association, Piedmont Housing Alliance, and the Music Resource Center took part in the event. The development is designed to invest in the community and create new opportunities for residents.

Charlottesville, VA · 4d

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Northern Shenandoah Valley Community Veterans Engagement Board Launches $3.5M Campaign for Resource Center

Winchester, Virginia — The Northern Shenandoah Valley Community Veterans Engagement Board is launching a $3.5 million capital campaign to establish a permanent Veterans Resource Center serving veterans, transitioning service members, and their families throughout the region. The campaign will officially launch Nov. 11, Veterans Day, in partnership with DAV...

Winchester, VA · 2d

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New Market Community Park tennis and basketball courts reopen after renovations

NEW MARKET, Va. (WHSV) - The tennis and basketball courts at New Market Community Park have reopened after months of closure and renovations. The town celebrated the completed project Monday with a reopening event and a first serve in the afternoon. The project included resurfacing five tennis courts, two pickleball...

New Market, VA · 2d

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Staunton community gathers to honor veterans in annual parade on Beverley Street

The Staunton community gathered Saturday to honor veterans along Beverley Street in Staunton to show their support for those who have served in the U.S. military.

Staunton, VA · 3d

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New Federal Opportunity Zones Include Winchester and Shenandoah Valley Communities

Several Shenandoah Valley communities are among areas identified for federal investment incentives following the approval of 153 new Opportunity Zones across Virginia. Governor Abigail Spanberger announced Friday, November 6, that the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved the state’s nominated zones. Opportunity Zones are designated census tracts where qualifying...

Shenandoah Valley, VA · 4d

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Valley Community Services Board marks 55 years with public celebration

Valley Community Services Board is marking 55 years of serving the Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County and Highland County communities, and the public is invited to join the celebration. The anniversary event will be held Friday, Nov. 13, at VCSB’s main office, 85 Sangers Lane in Staunton. The celebration begins at 11:30 a.m. with the burial of a time capsule that is planned to be opened during VCSB’s 75th anniversary. Employee service awards will follow. VCSB was formed June 15, 1971, by Augusta and Highland counties and the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro. It became the 19th of what are now 40 community services boards in Virginia. Community services boards serve as an entry point for publicly funded mental health, developmental and substance use disorder services. VCSB says it currently serves about 6,000 people annually with a staff of 250. The organization has evolved during its 55-year history in response to changing legislation and regulations, advances in treatment, electronic health records, payment models and the needs of the people it serves. What to know What: Valley Community Services Board 55th anniversary celebration When: Friday, Nov. 13; time capsule burial begins at 11:30 a.m. Where: 85 Sangers Lane, Staunton Who: The public

Staunton, VA · 3d

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Judge Lets FDCPA Venue Claim Against Collection Attorney Proceed, Tosses Deception Claims

A District Court judge in Virginia has refused to dismiss a consumer’s Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuit alleging that a defendant sued her for a debt in the wrong city, but tossed her claims that the misplaced filing was also deceptive and unfair. The background: In 2024, the...

Rockingham County, VA · 3d

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Upcoming Turkey Trot event causes concern for Harrisonburg business

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and while many may be picking out their best running shoes while looking forward to the annual Turkey Trot, one downtown Harrisonburg business owner said the event could make it difficult to open her doors because of road closures and parking restrictions.

Harrisonburg, VA · 5d

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Basic City Celebrates One Decade of Business

When the Lanman brothers founded Basic City Brewing Co. in Waynesboro ten years ago, Alana Hollister-Bates was there. A Waynesboro native, Hollister-Bates had already put a decade of service into building Crozet Pizza, then joined Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie as it navigated an expansion of its exceptionally busy North Garden restaurant.

Waynesboro, VA · 6d

The News Leader

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See our Veterans Day parade photos from downtown Staunton Nov. 7

The annual Veterans Day parade was held in downtown Staunton Saturday, Nov. 7. People lined Beverley Street to watch the parade, honoring community members who have served. Veterans Day is observed Nov. 11, honoring when fighting ceased in World War I in 1918. An armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The war officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. More: Late touchdown pass lifts Stuarts Draft to victory | Football scores More: Waynesboro community earns Dawbarn Award for Westwood Hills response Patrick Hite is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas and tips are always welcome. Connect with Patrick (he/him/his) at phite@newsleader.com , on Instagram @hitepatrick and on TikTok @patrickfhite . Subscribe to us at newsleader.com . This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: See our Veterans Day parade photos from downtown Staunton Nov. 7

Staunton, VA · 5d

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Massanutten to host Veterans Day Commemoration at Veterans Wall

MASSANUTTEN, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Massanutten Property Owners Association (MPOA) will host a Veterans Day commemoration Wednesday, Nov. 11, honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Massanutten Veterans Wall at Hopkins Park, near the...

Massanutten, VA · 3d

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Traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley – Week of November 9, 2026

HARRISONBURG, VA (Virginia Department of Transportation) — The following is a list of maintenance and construction work that may affect traffic in the Shenandoah Valley. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. When traveling through a work zone, use extreme caution and be alert for lane closures and traffic-pattern changes.

Shenandoah Valley, VA · 3d

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Harrisonburg to honor veterans with annual downtown celebration on Sunday

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg will recognize the men and women who have served the nation during its annual Veterans Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 8, in downtown Harrisonburg. Hosted by Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR), the event brings together veterans, local organizations and community members from Harrisonburg, Rockingham County...

Harrisonburg, VA · 5d