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Budget Cuts for Augusta County Schools Means the End of Important Programs
Last Updated: 6:29 AM 02/09/12 - Augusta County students and teachers are outraged. Dozens of them are speaking out against potential budget cuts.
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Prescription Drugs are a Big Problem for the Valley
Last Updated: 6:33 AM 02/09/12 - Prescription drugs are a dangerous drug that the DEA said seven million Americans abuse. In fact, prescription drugs cause more deaths than heroine and cocaine combined. The rapid growing trend of abuse is fueling a new war on drugs here in the Valley.
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2 Va Counties Added to Disaster Aid List
Last Updated: 9:34 PM 02/08/12 - Residents in Albemarle and King George counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance to help recover from the Aug. 23 earthquake and its aftershocks.
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Black Ice is a Threat for Road Safety Thursday Morning
Last Updated: 6:52 PM 02/08/12 - It was hard to believe that snow was a major concern on Wednesday, after a few weeks of what seemed like spring weather. But actually the for chance ice on the roads on Thursday morning poses more of a danger for drivers than the flurries.
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Meth Lab Bust in Elkton
Last Updated: 10:28 AM 02/09/12 - Rush Drug Task Force executed a search warrant for a residence in Elkton on Wednesday morning. Investigators came across a secretive methamphetamine lab.
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Veteran Goes Back to College after Serving Overseas
Last Updated: 6:55 PM 02/08/12 - Some Valley veterans have decided to head back to school after they serve instead of reenlisting. One veteran at James Madison University explained why he chose to go back to school.
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Voting Laws to Get More Strict in Va.
Last Updated: 6:30 PM 02/08/12 - Virginia voting laws are very close to becoming more strict. A bill passed in Virginia's senate requires all voters to show official identification before casting their ballot.
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Fights Detailed at Start of Lacrosse Player Trial
Last Updated: 4:00 PM 02/08/12 - A former University of Virginia lacrosse player and the ex-girlfriend he is accused of killing had fights often and traded angry emails in the months before her death.
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Man Sentenced after Stealing Brother's Identity
Last Updated: 3:55 PM 02/08/12 - A Staunton man who used his brother’s identity to obtain a passport was sentenced Tuesday. The charges resulted from a cooperative investigation by the Staunton Police Department and the United States Department of State Diplomatic Security Service.
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Virginia Students Third in Nation in Advanced Placement Tests
Last Updated: 3:50 PM 02/08/12 - For a fifth consecutive year, Virginia students rank third in the nation in achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) tests. More than one in four of Virginia’s 2011 public high school graduates demonstrated college-level achievement.
Va Bill Banning Unauthorized GPS Tracking Advances
Last Updated: 2:54 PM 02/08/12 - A House of Delegates committee has endorsed legislation to prohibit the unauthorized use of GPS or other electronic tracking devices.
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W.Va. Would Ban Children from Tanning, Tattoos
Last Updated: 2:03 PM 02/08/12 - Legislation in West Virginia would set the minimum age minors can receive their first tattoo and would ban indoor tanning for all children.
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W.Va. Teen Charged with Trying to Arrange Beating
Last Updated: 12:43 PM 02/08/12 - Police have charged a Buckhannon-Upshur High School senior with trying to hire a fellow student for $75 to beat up a boy.
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Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, and Frederick Schools to Close Early
Last Updated: 4:10 PM 02/08/12 - Four local school systems announce they will be releasing students early from school on Wednesday because of snow.
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Jury Selected for George Huguely Murder Trial
Last Updated: 11:35 AM 02/08/12 - After more than 20 hours in court, a jury has been selected for the George Huguely murder trial. Seven men and seven women will serve on the 14-person jury. Two will be alternates.
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VDOT Working Hard to Stay Ahead of Today's Storm
Last Updated: 2:13 PM 02/08/12 - VDOT was busy Wednesday morning dispatching crews to keep roadways clear ahead of a snowstorm moving into the Shenandoah Valley.
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2 Concealed Gun Bills Face Final House Votes
Last Updated: 10:41 AM 02/08/12 - Two bills favored by Virginia's powerful gun-rights lobby are likely to win easy House passage on Wednesday.
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Student Loan Rates Set to Double
Last Updated: 10:50 AM 02/08/12 - JMU is sending a newsletter to students, warning them that interest rates on some student loans are set to double on July first.
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One Karate Class to End Bullying Through Self-Confidence
Last Updated: 6:40 AM 02/08/12 - Kids at Brian Mayes Karate in Harrisonburg are learning how to combat bullying through a special program created by Mayes. He called it the "Bully Busting" program, and he said now, more than ever, getting bullied is why kids sign up for karate.
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Harrisonburg Native on National Television
Last Updated: 6:47 AM 02/08/12 - Zach McDonnell competed against twelve thousand undergraduate students for slots in the championship. He was one of fifteen students nationwide selected to participate.
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Page County Joint Meeting Tries to Overcome Budget Problems
Last Updated: 6:50 AM 02/08/12 - Page County School Board members and the County Board of Supervisors got together on Tuesday night. They put all their focus on the budget.
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Jury Pool Narrows in Ex-UVa Lacrosse Player Case
Last Updated: 6:53 AM 02/08/12 - Attorneys have narrowed their pool of potential jurors in the trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend.
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Suspected Va Shoplifter Hit by Car Dies
Last Updated: 8:27 PM 02/07/12 - Waynesboro police say a suspected shoplifter who was hit by a car as he ran from officers has died.
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La Man Wins Challenge of Va Prison Policy
Last Updated: 8:22 PM 02/07/12 - A federal judge has ruled in favor of a Louisiana man who challenged a Virginia prison system policy that restricts the kind of CDs inmates can have.
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DC Council Approves Bill Making Gay Divorce Easier
Last Updated: 8:19 PM 02/07/12 - The D.C. Council has approved a bill that would make it easier for gay and lesbian couples who marry in the nation's capital to get divorced.
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How the Local Fire Department Influences Insurance Rates
Last Updated: 10:47 AM 02/08/12 - Homeowners in Augusta County should expect to see lower home insurance rates soon.
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One Family is Turning to a Website to Fund their Dream
Last Updated: 6:50 PM 02/07/12 - A Mount Jackson family is doing their part to work hard and be a good neighbor to the community. They are trying to get a farmer's market off the ground that would really put the town on the map. It has not been an easy road so far.
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One Local Program Hopes to End Bullying
Last Updated: 5:22 PM 02/07/12 - Bullying is an issue that schools are dealing with now more than ever. But here in the Valley some kids are fighting it in a different way outside of the classroom.
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Policy Repeals Students Ability to Carry Guns on Campus
Last Updated: 5:17 PM 02/07/12 - A new policy with Virginia's community college system means students can no longer carry guns on campus.
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JMU Sorority to Help Local Kids Stay Warm
Last Updated: 5:03 PM 02/07/12 - Because of good neighbors many Harrisonburg children will be much warmer this winter. One national community service sorority at James Madison University is holding a winter clothing drive for local kids.
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Transportation Program Bringing in Extra Income and Jobs
Last Updated: 4:44 PM 02/07/12 - An analysis of 10 highway projects funded by Governor Bob McDonnell’s 2011 transportation program shows that these projects will bring a lot of money to the Commonwealth. The projects will provide nearly 4,000 direct jobs during their construction, almost $200 million in personal income and about $15 million in state and local tax revenues and other benefits to Virginia.
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Police Need Help Finding Suspected Robbers
Last Updated: 4:22 PM 02/07/12 - The Harrisonburg Police Department is currently looking for two suspects who are responsible for a robbery that occurred Monday night.
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'Tebow Bill' Advances to Final House Vote
Last Updated: 3:31 PM 02/07/12 - Legislation to allow home-schooled children to play on the varsity teams of public schools they don't attend has sailed easily to a House vote on final passage.
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Va. Oyster Harvest up Sharply in Past Decade
Last Updated: 3:19 PM 02/07/12 - Virginia's oyster harvest has grown tenfold in the past decade to 236,000 bushels in 2011.
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Texting While Driving Ban Clears Va Senate Panel
Last Updated: 1:38 PM 02/07/12 - The Virginia Senate has passed legislation to toughen the state's law against texting or emailing while driving.
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George Huguely Murder Trial Continues to Day 2 of Jury Selection
Last Updated: 3:29 PM 02/07/12 - Day two of the George Huguely murder trial resumed Tuesday morning with more jury selection. Lawyers are working to narrow the jury pool of more than 150 people down to 12 jurors and three alternates.
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More Than 2M Can Use Va's Free Online Tax Filing
Last Updated: 10:56 AM 02/07/12 - Gov. Bob McDonnell says more than 2 million low- to moderate-income Virginia taxpayers can use the state's free online program to prepare and file their state and federal returns electronically.
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Cuccinelli, Others Want Fund to Help More Kids
Last Updated: 10:27 AM 02/07/12 - Some officials are hoping a fund set up to help catch child sexual predators can be used to help other abused children.
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Wintergreen Struggling, Mild Weather Hurts Revenue
Last Updated: 10:24 AM 02/07/12 - Wintergreen Resort is asking its members for help in dealing with financial problems.
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No-Till Farming Conference Held in Rockingham County
Last Updated: 9:50 AM 02/07/12 - A hands-on conference delving into the topic of no-till farming was held in Rockingham County on Tuesday.
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Program Turns Farm to Tourism
Last Updated: 6:52 AM 02/07/12 - A new program could open more farm museums, markets and family spots in Rockingham County.
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Producing Movies in the Valley
Last Updated: 7:27 AM 02/07/12 - The Virginia Production Alliance is starting a chapter in the Valley.
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New Site Announced for Mary Baldwin College Expansion
Last Updated: 7:00 AM 02/07/12 - Mary Baldwin College will branch out into Augusta County. The school announced it's site on Monday. The new school will be located in Fishersville.
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New Traffic Lights Installed
Last Updated: 7:02 AM 02/07/12 - Virginia Department of Transportation took steps to keep drivers safe when they exit I-81 in Weyer's Cave. The agency installed new traffic signals on the northbound and southbound ramps at Exit 235.
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Rescued US Aid Worker Says She's Thankful
Last Updated: 7:36 PM 02/06/12 - An American aid worker rescued by Navy SEALs in Somalia last month says she's thankful for the support she's received.
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Va Ballot Suit Dies After Last Plaintiff Dismissed
Last Updated: 7:04 AM 02/07/12 - The lawsuit by four Republican presidential candidates challenging Virginia's ballot access law is now dead.
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One Family Explains the Importance of Smoke Detectors
Last Updated: 6:53 PM 02/06/12 - One thing is certain; the smoke detectors were not working at the time of the fire. That's one thing that Melinda and Joseph Arnaud take very seriously in their mobile home. They even bought extra smoke detectors.
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JMU Alumnus has Top Rated Commercial for Super Bowl
Last Updated: 5:30 PM 02/06/12 - A James Madison University alumnus had a commercial air at the Super Bowl.
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Gas Prices on the Rise
Last Updated: 5:14 PM 02/06/12 - Gas prices are on the way up just in time for summer. Gas Buddy predicts gas prices will peak in May.
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Local Ron Paul Supporters Hopeful for Super Tuesday Primary
Last Updated: 5:07 PM 02/06/12 - Local supporters of Ron Paul rallied in the streets of Harrisonburg Monday afternoon.
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