Stephanie Penn
Daybreak Meteorologist
Harrisonburg, VA
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Stephanie joined the WHSV team in June of 2020 after graduating from James Madison University, where she studied journalism and Spanish, and was a part of the student-run newscast, "BreezeTV."
You can find Stephanie giving the First Alert Forecasts during WHSV's Daybreak and Noon newscasts!
Follow along on social media for updates @WHSV_StephanieP
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They say April showers bring May flowers, but just how much rain did we see?
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The month brought several wintry systems and also temperatures near 80.
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A New Year is upon us, but let's first take a look back at the month of December's weather in the WHSV viewing area.
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After a warm start to the month of November, December 1st brought a chill to the WHSV viewing area.
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A recap of the month of October and looking ahead to November.
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Allen “Al” Hogan’s special is not an item of food.
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For Matt Hickey and his family, as soon as the snow stopped, the work began on their farm.
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The Red Cross likes to have a five-day supply of blood but is seeing less than half a day right now.
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The holiday season is a busy time of year but in the hustle and bustle, safety agencies want to remind you to take the extra precautions to keep your home and your family safe.
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HPD is challenging the Harrisonburg Fire Department to see which organization can raise the most donations for the cause.
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The store is working to expand and offer even more fresh produce.
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DPIL is a monthly book-gifting program that mails free, age-appropriate books to all children aged 0-5, regardless of family income, in the Harrisonburg-Rockingham area.
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Donations will be taken through the end of the year.
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A Unity Resolution has been in the works for weeks following the vandalism of Strasburg resident Paul Rush’s home, twice.
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The Brent Berry Community Family Food Drive is underway in the Shenandoah Valley for its 14th year.
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Of the over $700 million, a $95 million grant will help to connect 37,000 homes and businesses in eight counties, which include the Shenandoah Valley.
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Taylor Lee, program manager with the Alzheimer’s Association, said it’s important to know the warning signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia in a loved one.
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In the Town of Elkton, there are 26 homes that sit on the other side of a railroad track along Park Way. Residents say sometimes the train blocks the only entrance in and out.
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Rockingham County family strives to make a difference in the community after losing son in car crash
Over the last year, the Haviland family has been working to make sure a tragedy like Jesse’s doesn’t happen to another family.
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Saturday, Nov. 27 is Small Business Saturday, and Valley business owners are gearing up for the big day.
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Amy Ghaemmaghami, with Augusta Health, said the most important thing to do this holiday season is to connect and remind people they are not alone.
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If you were near Dayton on Tuesday, you may have noticed quite a few 100-foot bucket trucks up in the air.
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At the end of October, HEC increased prices by a penny per kilowatt-hour to help deal with those costs.
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“Thank you, thank you to all of you,” Youngkin said. “The Valley has been strong.”
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From now until Nov. 29, the department will be collecting new or lightly used coats for students Pre-K through grade 12.
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They held a drive-thru at the Staunton VFW, all while handing out goodie bags and “thank yous” to local veterans.
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The health district has held 12 different clinics for that age group this week.
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Since Sept. 2, Joe Connor, also known as Mr. Sports Travel, has been going to a different game every day and raising awareness for a charity supporting veterans.
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The Harrisonburg Public Works Department expects this shared-use path to be open for use by the end of the year.
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The bills keep rolling in for the Blue Ridge Free Clinic, which first opened its doors to the community this past spring.
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Mayor Brandy Boies said at the meeting the council would like a little more time to look at the resolution and have all council members in attendance.
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Over the last few years, the space has been transformed into a hub for all ages in the community, while honoring the history of the building.
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The proposed new building will be around 3,500 square feet and house new water treatment equipment.
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The radio station will now play 24/7 Christmas music until Christmas Day.
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Warner met with school leaders from across Virginia to discuss infrastructure and funding making its way to schools.
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The school district implemented an SRO Task Force earlier this year with the goal of examining the current program in city schools and making recommendations to the board on how to move forward.
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Adoption fees are $25 for cats and kittens and if you choose to adopt two felines, the second fee is waived.
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The Mental Health Fair is Thursday, Nov. 4., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Plecker Center on the campus of Blue Ridge Community College.
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In September, Paul Rush woke up to see hateful words spray-painted on their home. On the morning of Nov. 3, they experienced the same shock.
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Helmuth, Holloway, and Powell were recognized by the Director of the Central Shenandoah Health District Dr. Laura Kornegay for the work they have done over the past 18+ months.
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The fundraiser is this Friday and Saturday from 5-10 p.m. at Bluestone Vineyard.
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Local agencies had tables all set up outside so families could easily drive down the line to get some treats.
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Smiley’s Ice Cream opened its new location in Bridgewater last week after outgrowing its previous shop at Mount Crawford Creamery.
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The rezoning request presented adds 2.7 acres and 73 one-bedroom units plus 29 two-bedroom units.
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The Havoc House in Waynesboro celebrated joining the local chamber of commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday afternoon.
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Gary Kessler was a physics teacher at Wilson Memorial High School in Fishersville and a was the head coach of the girl’s outdoor track and field team until he passed last spring.
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