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The 29th-annual Graves Mountain Music Festival – a longtime favorite of Madison County residents and people across the commonwealth and beyond – will offer a major shift this year but one thing’s for sure, music lovers will still get to enjoy downhome music and story-telling at a reduced price for festival-goers. Searching for local up-coming bands and youth musicians, the Graves’ organizers found both lacking. In fact, the search revealed just two local bands and no youth. So, with a new mission statement in place, festival program director Vince May and his team has developed workshops and music sessions that will cater to young and old alike, making it possible...

LURAY, VA – In a coordinated effort by the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force, an individual identified as David Brandon Holloway, 33, of North Chesterfield, VA, was apprehended on May 20, 2023, following an investigation into suspected methamphetamine distribution.

LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - A woman in Luray is gearing up to open a daycare with the goal of addressing a need in Page County. Jenna Smith runs the Facebook group Page County Word of Mouth and has used it to help the surrounding community with things like clothing drives and delivering meals to families in need.

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - UPDATE: According to Harrisonburg-Rockingham ECC, fire and rescue crews are clearing the scene and eastbound lanes are reopen. Drivers should expect delays due to a multi-vehicle crash in Rockingham County on US-33 in the vicinity of McGaheysville Road, as of Friday at 12:30 p.m., according to VDOT.

The New Jersey woman charged in connection with a fatal crash last September in Page County is set to appear before a judge this afternoon. Tina Wofford was supposed to have a preliminary hearing on April 27th in the general district court, but that appearance was postponed until 1 o’clock today.

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - According to Sergeant Brent Coffey with Virginia State Police, VSP responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a car and motorcycle on Interstate 81 at the 254-mile marker in Rockingham County on Saturday. The motorcycle rider suffered what is believed to be serious, but non-life-threatening injuries as...

A Rappahannock County man is in custody after a six-month investigation by the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force revealed that he was in possession of seven firearms and large amounts of several controlled substances.

SHENANDOAH, May 25 — In the past seven days, the Page County Panthers have played four softball games and won four softball games, stretching their winning streak to 13 and their overall record to 20-3. However, what is most impressive about this stretch is how Page won those games…

STANLEY, Va. (WHSV) - A Stanley woman is upset after a local concrete contractor crashed his truck into the side of her home last week. She said that she feels the situation has not been handled appropriately by the contractor or local police. The incident took place last Monday and...

SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Filibuster Distillery’s new bourbon whiskey has the spirit of the purity law. The success and growth comes with a smooth give-and-take in the process. “We are distributing in 18 states and two international markets, so it just brings up a lot of responsibility now,”...

PAGE COUNTY, VA - In an effort to uplift spirits and provide spiritual guidance to inmates and staff, Ruth Graham, the daughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham, visited Page County Jail for a revival service on Thursday evening. The event was lauded by the local community as a significant investment in the incarcerated population, which is hoped to yield positive outcomes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Shenandoah National Park will host a virtual public meeting on June 6 at 7 p.m. to provide information about a new backcountry camping permitting system. During the meeting there will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions about the new system. Following the meeting, a public comment portal will be available for 30 days and the public is invited to provide written input.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Game two of the Lynchburg Super Regional started out as a defensive juggernaut as Shenandoah nor Lynchburg could get their bats to produce runs. In fact, Shenandoah’s only run was scored on a wild pitch. Both starting pitchers had command on the mound-- Brandon Pond for Lynchburg and Jacob Bell for Shenandoah.

A Catlett woman driving the wrong way on Lee Highway in Rappahannock County, Thursday night, has been charged with reckless driving after her vehicle collided with a westbound 2021 Nissan Titan pickup truck. Virginia State Police (VSP) and a member of Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue reported Teal E. Schuppin, 25, entered the westbound lane of the highway at Massies Corner and drove her 2021 Mercedes C320 eastbound until colliding with the Nissan about 100 yards west of Narmada Winery. The crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. Two wrong-way driving incidents – one each near or after darkness on Thursday and Friday nights have sent victims to hospitals with serious injury or,...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Irelyn Hearn will be attending UVA this coming semester from her home in Greene County. At just 16 years old, Irelyn may be the youngest first year in the class. “I really love learning, and it’s something that I’ve always been invested in since I was...

On May 20 the Northwest Virginia Drug and Gang Task Force (NVDGTF) received information that a North Chesterfield man was bringing a schedule 1 2 drug into the Page County area. Page County Sheriff’s Deputies and Luray Police Department report that they were able to intercept the man in the...

The search for Mateo Zevallos has come to a tragic end.The body of a man believed to be the missing 21-year-old George Mason University student was found in Shenandoah National Park on Sunday, May 21 around 12:15 p.m., according to Claire Comer, a spokeswoman for the park.Police did not say wh…

May 27, 1965 — Luray Little League officially opened Saturday of last week as Hap Heiser threw out the first ball. Heiser, PN&C sports editor, was chosen for this honor because of the fact that he has been a local sports reporter for more than 40 years. He started playing ball around 1918 and has played on many Luray ball teams during the succeeding years. He has always been deeply interested in all sports and especially the Little League.

May 25, 1961 — Albert Hitt, 45, of Luray, was hospitalized after being accidentally shot by a companion near Timberville early Sunday morning. Mr. Hitt suffered wounds in his arm and was taken to the R.M. Hospital, Harrisonburg. His condition was reported as satisfactory. According to reports, there were...

Events for Page County, Virginia and surrounding areas. Luray. Event to benefit Every Child Early Learning Center. Adults (16+) $10; Children and teens (6-15), $6. Ages 5 and under eat free! Luray Fire Hall. Breakfast items you can expect to see: biscuits and gravy, homemade cinnamon rolls, egg baskets (egg cooked In croissant bowl), overnight French toast, meat, fruit, yogurt parfait bar and more! Tickets are $2 off if purchased by May 17th. For more information or to purchase tickets, call/text Jenna Smith at 703-732-7190 and follow Every Child Early Learning Center, Inc. on Facebook.