Caitlin Piemme
Editor
Harrisonburg, VA
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Caitlin graduated from James Madison University in the spring of 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Arts and Design with a concentration in journalism and a minor was French. Caitlin made Dean's List twice during her senior year, and she was a reporter for Breeze TV, the student-run news broadcast at JMU.
Caitlin is originally from Bethesda, Maryland, but Harrisonburg has become her second home. Her favorite spots to eat downtown are Jimmy Madison's and Billy Jack's.
Caitlin loves Washington sports teams, and likes to hang out with family and friends, hike and ski in her free time.
Emergency absentee ballots are still an option for those who are ill, hospitalized or otherwise unable to make it to the polls in time for the election.
Harrisonburg firefighters are investigating a structure fire that happened at the Park View Plaza on Mount Clinton Pike in the city on Wednesday around 2:30 p.m.
Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court Monday night. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine voted against confirming her.
Virginia Senator Mark Warner thanked voting volunteers today in Harrisonburg for getting out the vote throughout the commonwealth.
JMU announced Friday their plan to cancel spring break to curb travel due to the pandemic, leaving students with mixed reactions.
Students and professors at James Madison University are still getting used to attending class by logging in, and some students who show up to class choose not to show their screens.
Professor Bob Roberts says both candidates showed more restraint and were able to get their points across on different issues.
Stan Maclin with the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center in Harrisonburg says that despite these allegations of voter suppression, turnout at the polls has already been high.
Skin & Zen Spa owner Kim Landis-Hamner says they cannot do any services that involve removing a mask, like facials and waxing near the mask area.
Three days after the explosion, the Harrisonburg Fire Department is still cleaning up debris, like pieces of roof in the park and in surrounding neighborhoods.
One of the stores hit by Saturday morning’s explosion was Naza Salon & Barber Shop. It has been reported that a barber and a customer were hospitalized.
JMU and some student groups are addressing a tweet from a JMU professor after it had some in the university community upset.
James Madison University announced Wednesday that graduation for the class of 2020 will be moved online and scheduled for Dec. 19. Local restaurants expect to feel the hit.
Local churches have had to adapt their services due to the coronavirus pandemic.
October 13 is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, so physicians at Sentara RMH Medical Center emphasize how it is more important than ever to come in for a mammogram, even during a pandemic.
The family-owned Heavenly Heart Farm and Mini Petting Zoo in Edinburg hasn’t seen as much business during the pandemic. They say it has picked back up and that they have taken precautions to keep people and animals safe.
Liberty Arms in Harrisonburg is continuing to see a surge in gun sales, but say they are struggling to keep up with supply and demand.
Elkton Town Manager Greg Lunsford canceled the “Hocus Pocus” Halloween Movie Night, deeming it inappropriate after a discussion with the town council.
The Census Bureau pushed the 2020 Census deadline from October 5 to October 31.
JMU students are moving back on campus this weekend for in-person classes returning on October 5.
The Cracked Pillar in Bridgewater is celebrating Oktoberfest in a new, socially distanced way, following CDC guidelines. But there have been some unhappy customers.
A local bed & breakfast has officially changed its name from Stonewall Jackson Inn to the Friendly City Inn.
JMU had its first virtual career fair Tuesday. Students could sign up for one-on-one sessions with employers, network with them and get their resume looked at.
There will be giveaways, door prizes, and individually wrapped cookies for those who attend the event.
Investigators found Yates stole construction and maintenance tools worth more than $500 from a city shed.
The Day of Caring hosted by The United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County looked a little different this year.
Martin’s employees volunteered at the Blue Ridge Area Food bank, one of of 20 food banks the company is providing donations. Their donation of $25,000 will be used to buy more food since they are not getting as much help as they did before because of the coronavirus.