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Musical Theatre Lightning Strikes Twice
For the second consecutive year, the entire graduating class of Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in musical theatre has representation with New York talent agents and managers. It’s highly unusual for back-to-back classes to receive 100% representation, said Shenandoah Conservatory Director of Musical Theatre, Associate Professor of...
Clatterbuck exits Madison Planning and Zoning after short tenure
Former P&Z admin heading back to Page County to assume former position. Disappointed. Shocked. That’s a few of the comments expressed by Madison County Planning Commissioners Thursday morning when learning county planning and zoning administrator Tracy Clatterbuck no longer worked for the county. Clatterbuck came to Madison from Page...
Luray Fire Department sets the record straight about fire suppression
The Luray Fire Department is sharing factual information to dispel recent fraudulent information that has circulated in the community. Firefighters used only water to extinguish the fires on Route 211 back in March. Contrary to rumors that have circulated, no chemicals were ever used to extinguish those fires at all...
Gas prices in Harrisonburg fell over past week
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Triple-A Mid-Atlantic is reporting gas prices in Harrisonburg dropped a nickel a gallon this week and now average $3.48 a gallon. That is a penny a gallon less than last month but a penny a gallon more than at this time last year. However,...
JMU pollinator program receives state recognition
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – James Madison University is going to be recognized for its Virginia Pollinator-Smart Solar certification. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Wildlife Resources will recognize the school next week during a presentation. JMU is the first university...
Harrisonburg and Rockingham County schools see new cell phone rules
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Harrisonburg and Rockingham Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 State of Education at Spotswood High School on Friday. Major discussion topics included cell phone rules, artificial intelligence, diversity and much more. The event was led by Michael Richards, superintendent of Harrisonburg City Public Schools, and...
Jacob Dobbs Named a Nominee for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – James Madison linebacker Jacob Dobbs has been named a nominee for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, as announced by Allstate and the Wuerffel Foundation. Dobbs joined the Dukes in January after a stellar five-year career at Holy Cross, in which he started all 43...
Former art gallery being considered for apartments, co-work space and restaurant
Multi-use buildout could take two years; developer may close in September. LURAY, July 25 — A Washington, D.C.-based developer executed a contract on June 10 for the right to purchase the three-story, brick structure at 15 Campbell Ave., formally the site of a local art gallery for more than two decades. A 90-day “study period” will be ending shortly after Labor Day. If plans proceed, the building’s nearly 34,000 square feet will be renovated and converted to apartments, co-work space, a restaurant, gym and music venue, according to plans presented to the Luray Council during its work session on Monday.
Track & Field Named USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
NEW ORLEANS – James Madison track & field received academic team recognition from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), as announced by the organization. As a team, the Dukes were honored for its 3.214 grade-point average, highlighted by nine student-athletes with a 3.5 or...
DC woman faces felony charge for escape of Virginia prisoner
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — A woman from the District is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. VDOC announced Friday that Sasha Castillo was charged with Persons aiding escape of a prisoner. The indictment stemmed from the escape of inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, who […]
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race?. Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
Gas Prices Hold Steady as Summer Ends
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After a turbulent summer, gas prices are set to remain steady as July ends and August begins. AAA’s Mid-Atlantic spokesperson, Morgan Dean, reports that the national average rose by only 2 cents last week, currently at $3.52 per gallon. In the Charlottesville area, the price of a gallon of gas stands at $3.43, just a penny higher than it was at this time last year.
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