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Harrisonburg dismisses more than 1,400 falsely issued citations
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - In Harrisonburg, mobile speed cameras have been in place in a work zone along East Market Street since August. Thousands of people have been ticketed over the last year, but recently, an issue with the camera system led to some people receiving false citations. Some people...
Three local school systems to receive funds to purchase clean school buses
Three local school systems are among the 18 slated to get money from the federal Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. The program is aimed to help replace older, diesel-fueled school buses with zero-emission electric buses. Last fall, the EPA announced the availability of $500 million for its 2023 Clean School Bus...
Virginia Breeze to offer east-west bus line in 2025
Starting next summer, the Virginia Breeze bus line will offer customers the state’s first east-west bi-directional bus service, from Harrisonburg to Virginia Beach, via the Tidewater Current. The Tidewater Current will run year-round and make stops at Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, Williamsburg, New Kent, Richmond, Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, according to a recent announcement by […] The post Virginia Breeze to offer east-west bus line in 2025 appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Crossing Way in Staunton opens with ribbon cutting
STAUNTON – Staunton Mayor Stephen Claffey stepped out from under the tent, stepping into the sole spot in the sunlight as a crowd gathered in the shade. The tent was set up in the parking lot on Crossing Way, just beyond a barricade that's been on the road for months as the new road was built. ...
Waynesboro’s Tour the Town event delivered small bites, samples, discounts and live music
Downtown Waynesboro businesses opened their doors on Wednesday to residents and visitors offering small bites, samples and shopping discounts to ticket holders. The Tour the Town event, in its third year, was designed for the public to eat, drink and play their way through downtown. Hosted by Destination Downtown Waynesboro...
C Company from Harrisonburg: ‘Despite this serious injury he continued’
"While in town the men encountered Brigadier General Norman D. Cota who was calmly twirling his pistol on his finger. He said to them, 'Where the hell have [you] been boys?'" The post C Company from Harrisonburg: ‘Despite this serious injury he continued’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
Grand opening, dedication ceremony set for Waynesboro’s Sunset Park
Sunset Park will officially open to the public next week with a grand opening and dedication ceremony. Waynesboro Parks and Recreation said the grand opening is planned for Tuesday, June 4, at noon. A dedication ceremony will take place at 7 p.m., and the public is encouraged to stay for the sunset.
Navy mechanic from Staunton recognized for work on USS Ronald Reagan
STAUNTON, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – One of the Valley’s own is getting his moment in the sun for his work aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier in some of the most hotly-contested waters in the world. The Navy is highlighting Staunton native Ryan Damron, an aviation structural mechanic...
HDPT looking for feedback on its Transit Strategic Plan
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation (HDPT) is looking for feedback about its plans for the next decade of bus service. You can find the draft Transit Strategic Plan at https://harrisonburgva.gov/hdpt. Community members can provide comments about the plan using the online comment form by Sunday, June 23. Any comments that come in after that date will not be considered in the final document.
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