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Charlie Obaugh Auto Group Student Athlete of the Week: Anna Shirley
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Riverheads Anna Shirley has been a Swiss Army knife for the gladiators over the past four years, but when you ask head coach Kaitlyn Clark about the senior: it’s her effort that’s continued to separate her from the rest. “You can’t ask for a...
North End Gateway Art Project to be installed in downtown Harrisonburg
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A new sculpture is set to debut on the northern end of downtown Harrisonburg. The project, created by local artist Nick Brinen, will be placed on the new island constructed at the split between North Main Street and Noll Drive. Installation will take place on Friday, weather-permitting.
College gallery space to transform to art studio during residency this summer
An associate professor of art will use gallery space as an art studio using clay powder to create new, temporary sculptures at Bridgewater College this summer. Eric Kniss will create an exhibit of installation art during a residency in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery from June 6 through Aug. 15.
JMU’s Peterson named Second Team All-American, Bleckley and Epke earn Honorable Mention
HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison lacrosse attacker Isabella Peterson was named an ILWomen Second Team All-American while freshman defender Ava Bleckley and sophomore attacker Maddie Epke earned Honorable Mention, Inside Lacrosse announced on Thursday. Peterson and Epke are taking home their second All-American awards of the 2024...
Alex Tomlinson hired as James Madison Women’s Basketball assistant coach
HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison Head Coach Sean O’Regan announced the hiring of Alex Tomlinson as the women’s basketball program’s new assistant coach/recruiting coordinator for the 2024-25 season. Tomlinson has heavy ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia, having previously served as an assistant coach...
Agriculture grants get fresh, local produce to families in need
A grant-funded collaboration gets fresh produce on the tables of families in need – and benefits the Shenandoah Valley farmers who grow it. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. On a warm morning in early May, Dave and Lee O'Neill are giving a tour of Radical Roots – their certified organic vegetable farm in Keezletown. We start with the high tunnels, where open-ended, arched frames covered in white plastic protect 130-foot rows of vibrant salad greens.
Jarrett Hatcher named new Executive Director of First Tee Shenandoah Valley
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The 2023-2024 school year was the last year students could sit in Jarrett Hatcher’s classroom, but Hatcher isn’t giving up teaching entirely. Hatcher will continue to teach kids at First Tee Shenandoah Valley. As he steps into his new role as Executive Director, Hatcher...
Pro Re Nata Brewery expanding into Augusta County with acquisition of Skipping Rock
STAUNTON — John Schoeb and Pro Re Nata Brewery continue to create a footprint in the Staunton area. Last fall, Schoeb got Staunton City Council's approval to rezone the former Coca-Cola Bottling Works facility on North Augusta Street with plans to start a microbrewery and tasting room in the building. Schoeb owns Pro Re Nata, a brewery and music venue, in Crozet.
Athlete of the Week: Riverheads' Bottenfield embraces the pressure of pitching
GREENVILLE — Cheyenne Bottenfield has been playing softball for nearly 10 years. That's about two thirds of her life dedicate to the sport she loves. And it's the only sport she plays. The Riverheads junior, who pitched in a pair of wins the week of May 6, was voted...
City seeks to put safe streets effort into motion
In an effort to improve Harrisonburg’s road safety, the Public Works Department hopes to assess its roads, pedestrian and bike ways, as well as school routes, as part of a $750,000 initiative, which would include federal grant money. Harrisonburg doesn’t have a transportation safety action plan, Director of Public...
Spotswood baseball, softball defeats Broadway
PENN LAIRD, Va. (WHSV) - Trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Spotswood’s baseball team rallied for two runs to defeat Broadway 6-5 on Thursday night. With runners at second and third base, Cam Blank singled up the middle to bring in both runs and help Spotswood to a comeback win. The Blazers (15-4, 8-3) now sit a half game behind Broadway (15-4, 9-3) in the Valley District standings.
Republican Senate candidates come to Staunton for town hall
STAUNTON – The Republican candidates for Virginia’s Senate seat are coming to Staunton. A town hall will be held on Friday morning at Victory Worship Center and World Outreach (victory-worship.com), 200 Hammond Lane in Staunton. Four of the five candidates will be there – Edward C. "Eddie" Garcia...
Valley Program for Aging Services celebrates 50 years of service
WAYNESBORO — Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS), the local area agency on aging, is celebrating 50 years of service in communities throughout the Shenandoah Valley. Established in 1974, VPAS is part of a nationwide network of area agencies on aging formed in the years following the passage of the federal Older Americans Act to support healthy aging in place, the agency said in a press release announcing the 50 year anniversary.
JMU, Virginia Tech declared no contest
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison’s bad luck with Mother Nature continued Tuesday afternoon. After playing just an inning and a half of baseball against Virginia Tech, the midweek matchup was declared no contest after inclement weather made conditions unplayable. This is the third time in the last two...
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