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JMU expert says screening, lifestyle changes can reduce type 2 diabetes risk

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and a James Madison University expert said preventing type 2 diabetes starts before a diagnosis. Biswadeep Dhar, an assistant professor in JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies, said early screening and lifestyle interventions can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 58 percent.

Harrisonburg, VA · 15h
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Greene County administrator leaving position at end of November

Greene County will soon welcome a new member of the Board of Supervisors once the election of write-in candidate Shawn Hayes is certified. The Board will soon have to identify a replacement for a county administrator who is leaving after three and a half years in the position. Cathy Schafrik announced her departure at the Board’s October 29 meeting and thanked her staff.

Greene County, VA · 2d
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Berry Family Blanket Drive kicks off this weekend

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A charitable Blanket Drive kicks off this weekend to help those in need in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County areas stay warm as temperatures drop. Coordinator Bucky Berry recalls being moved to act after witnessing locals sleeping on sidewalks and in the bays...

Harrisonburg, VA · 1d
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JMU Falls to No. 5 South Alabama in Overtime

FOLEY, Ala. – James Madison women's soccer fell to No. 5 South Alabama in overtime, 2-1, in the Sun Belt Women's Soccer Championship Semifinals at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex on Wednesday night. After the first 90 minutes of play ended at 1-1, the Dukes (10-6-3, 8-2-2 SBC) conceded...

Harrisonburg, VA · 2d
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Wilson Memorial Just Avenged Their Senior Night Loss, and the Regional Title Is All Theirs.

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Wilson Memorial volleyball just straight-up snatched the regional championship on November 11, pulling off their second upset by seed in three nights. They rolled into Covington, home of the […]

Fishersville, VA · 1d

WTNH.com

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UConn looking to beat James Madison for bowl eligibility

The UConn football team hosts James Madison on Saturday and the Huskies need to win if they want to be bowl eligible again this season.

Storrs, CT · 2d

The MadRapp Recorder

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Meador tapped interim county admin for Greene

To provide continuity in county government and ensure the continued delivery of essential services after the recent resignation of Cathy Schafrik as county administrator, the Greene County Board of Supervisors (BOS) has appointed Melissa Meador to serve as interim county administrator, effective today.  The board has adopted a resolution establishing the appointment and delegated authority of the Interim County Administrator.  In this role, Meador will provide […] The post Meador tapped interim county admin for Greene first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Greene County, VA · 2d

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You Can Still Get Carhop Service At This Virginia Drive-In That Feels Frozen In The 1950s

There are restaurants that call themselves classics, and then there’s Wright’s Dairy-Rite in Staunton, Virginia, a place that doesn’t need to call itself anything because the evidence is right there in the parking lot. Someone is walking out to your car to take your order, and that...

Staunton, VA · 1d

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Rizek, Painter, Heiston earn all-state honors in cross country

LURAY, Nov. 7 — This week PVN shares its “Athlete of the Week” honor among the county’s top three cross country runners, who all earned All-State honors during the VHSL XC Championships held Saturday at Salem’s Green Hill Park. After winning the Bull Run District...

Luray, VA · 2d

Augusta Free Press

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What should Valley farmers ask before booking flatbed equipment moves?

That used tractor on a dealer’s lot in Ohio looks like a steal on your phone. Then you think about getting it down I-81 to a farm outside Staunton. A big four-wheel-drive or a combine won’t go in an enclosed van, and hardly anybody in Augusta or Rockingham County owns a trailer rated to haul one. So you buy the machine, and now it has to come home somehow.

Augusta County, VA · 1d

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James Madison Men’s Basketball wins at Delaware, 71-61

NEWARK, Del. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison men’s basketball secured a 71-61 road victory over Delaware Wednesday night, marking the Dukes first win of the season. Following a cold start by both teams, JMU (1-2, 0-0 SBC) had to settle in before building a nine-point lead in the opening half over the Fightin’ Blue Hens (1-2, 0-0 CUSA). With Adrian Myers and Brandon Lee pushing the offensive pace, James Madison’s lead ballooned to 49-34 in the second, but the Dukes weren’t out of the woods yet. With JMU going on a late cold spell, the Fightin’ Blue Hens battled their way back to make it a few possession game; however, James Madison held on to win 71-61, capping the night off with a 6-0 run.

Harrisonburg, VA · 1d

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The Largest Public Camera Museum In America Is Hiding In Virginia With Over 7,000 Cameras

Nobody warned you about this, and honestly, that’s part of the problem. Tucked into the heart of downtown Staunton, Virginia, the Camera Heritage Museum is sitting on more than 7,000 cameras and the title of largest public camera museum in America, and most people have absolutely no idea it’s there.

Staunton, VA · 1d

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Golden Eagles hungry to reclaim state wrestling championship

The Golden Eagles return an experienced lineup after four consecutive top-three finishes in the state tournament. For the 2026/2027 season, the Staunton River High School wrestling team is looking to add another state championship to its growing list of accomplishments. Under Head Coach Scott Fike, the Golden Eagles have established...

Staunton, VA · 22h