Benjamin Beddoes

Overall, farmers say 2020 has been a pretty good farming season. However, recent dry spells have put some corn crops in poor condition.

Four and a half months into the coronavirus pandemic and rapid testing for COVID-19 remains scarce for some. Many people getting tested are not getting results until a few days later.

A stalled front remains nearby through Saturday until it lifts north Sunday as a warm front. This means continuing rain chances for the weekend. We’re also watching Tropical Storm Isaias which may bring more rain to the region early next week.

Tropical systems and hurricanes all have unique movement. So what causes a hurricane to move in a certain direction?

We are about a month away from kids heading back to school and most school districts may require your child to wear masks throughout the entire school day.

One law in Virginia that went into effect at the beginning of this month protects our furry friends. It made changes to Virginia’s tethering law.

With the school year quickly approaching, COVID-19 continues to bring uncertainty especially in public schools.

Plenty of thunderstorms happen in our area every year and while we can see and hear them when they get close, animals like dogs can detect when a storm is coming before humans even recognize it.

When Governor Northam originally put a mask mandate in place, there had been some issues with people actually complying to that rule. Many people took it seriously but some did not comply with the order.

The Atlantic Basin had its first hurricane form early Saturday morning, known as Hurricane Hanna. Hurricane Hanna then made landfall at around 5 pm local time on Padre Island, Texas the same day as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph.

With hot temperatures continuing, it did not take long for severe thunderstorms to fire up in our area.

Our area will be dealing with the hottest temperatures of the year Sunday, but we are not alone.

Travel agencies have been hard at work but not making much profit during the COVID-19 pandemic as they are spending more time rescheduling trips.

As many places have reopened during Phase 3 of Governor Northam’s “Forward Virginia Plan”, some tourist destinations remain closed.

As we inch closer to when school is supposed to be back in session, there’s been some speculation on how young children will deal with the many guidelines getting put in place.

With more people spending time at home during COVID-19, more hobbies are being explored. Raising backyard chickens is one of them.

It’s the peak of summer and people who work outdoors have to deal with hot and humid conditions. One occupation that faces this struggle are landscapers.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more people continue to file for unemployment. For some, unemployment benefits have been cut of as workplaces slowly begin to reopen.

After a comfortable Saturday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon and evening Sunday packing the chance of severe weather. One or two of these storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds the main threat.

A lone thunderstorm marched across Rockingham County and Harrisonburg tonight right at sunset.

A certain pest has made its way back to farms and is impacting fruit and vegetable crops.

Kids near Rockingham County now have another place to go to have fun during the pandemic.

With summer in full swing, more teenagers have time to hit the roads. Unfortunately, this could mean more crashes during what is known as the “100 Deadliest Days.”

As of July 1st, possession in Virginia has been decriminalized. Anyone caught with an ounce or less could now get a civil violation and a $25 fine.

Vibrant Sunsets across the Shenandoah Valley

With a hot weekend coming up and the heat of the summer not too far behind, you can’t forget about your pets. Some of the signs of overheating might not be obvious.

Friday morning, a new case of a rare syndrome that effects children and is linked to COVID-19 was reported in the Central Shenandoah Health District.

On average 100 people a year die in rip currents. Here's what to know before you head to the beach:

Among the many businesses easing restrictions, hair and nail salons will soon be able to open at full capacity this Wednesday. Some places are not comfortable making that move.

Many health officials believe COVID-19 could have a second wave this fall. This would come at a time when kids are heading back to school and more phasing out occurs.

For the third consecutive year, the “Great Community Give” is raising money for local non-profit organizations and has passed their goal.

As part of Governor Ralph Northam’s “Forward Virginia Plan,” Phase 3 of reopening the commonwealth will allow some entertainment venues to open.In the Valley, one mini-golf spot says they were actually allowed to stay open, during the stay at home order.