Cayley Urenko
Reporter
Harrisonburg, VA
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Cayley joined the WHSV team in December 2019. She graduated with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Political Science from Penn State University. Go Nittany Lions!
After growing up in Bethlehem, PA, she is now glad to be covering news in the one and only Shenandoah Valley!
Cayley enjoys trying new restaurants, wineries and breweries around the Valley, traveling and cheering on Philadelphia sports teams.
The local health department and HCPS have collaborated throughout this process to contact trace. Richards said a dedicated epidemiologist was assigned to the school’s case.
The Church of Solsburg upgraded its broadband connection and is working to set up a socially distanced workspace in the building’s basement.
Staff at the Village Inn said even though they’re following COVID-19 guidelines, they’re struggling to get guests and customers into their buffet-style restaurant.
Shenandoah National Park rangers will lead curriculum-based science programs, which can be tailored to all grade levels and students K through 12.
Health departments are working closely with schools in the Shenandoah Valley to track COVID-19.
Starting Oct. 1, the Friendly City Food Co-op will launch a new and improved online ordering system called Co-Go.
The proposed noise ordinance would have gotten home or business owners in trouble if their property measure louder than 62 decibels, which is comparable to the sound level of a conversation in a bar or restaurant.
Town manager, Greg Lunsford, previously told WHSV that council members did not want to rush the decision, which was why they held off on beginning the discussion months ago.
While some may think the digital divide is only prominent in rural communities, Dr. Michael Richards, the Harrisonburg City Public Schools Superintendent, said it is also seen in cities like Harrisonburg.
Getting into the hemp business has been rewarding for the Pure Shenandoah team to collaborate with other hemp companies and farmers, but because the industry is still new, the regulations are often changing.
Chief Eric English joined the Harrisburg Police Department in Sept. 2018 and now will be taking the chief job in Henrico County.
W. Va. AG Partick Morrisey is on board with the National Child ID Act, H.R. 4172, which would help parents, as well as law enforcement, in instances of abduction, exploitation and human trafficking.
Gayle’s Market in Penn Laird announced on Tuesday they will shut down.
Students, faculty and staff are required to wear masks in school buildings, which the HCPS superintendent said have been unproblematic with students.
While it wasn't a normal holiday weekend in terms of guests, the resort's amenities are almost all back open, excluding the indoor water park.
These charges could range from students not wearing masks, to not social distancing, to attending or hosting gatherings of ten or more people, all of which students agreed to not do when they returned to Harrisonburg.
An “educamp” in Rockingham County received a grant of $10,000 to help more families with accessing childcare.
A major factor in James Madison University’s decision to transition classes online included the availability of isolation and quarantine beds on campus.
Board members unanimously approved extending the first semester to Jan. 15 because of the school division’s decision to push back the fall start date.
Some 6,000 students living on campus are being asked to move out by Monday.
Social and financial stability can take a toll, but one local counselor said reaching out for help does not have to mean going to a therapy appointment.
Nationwide, the Red Alert event is happening at hundreds of events centers in hopes of raising awareness on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the live and performing arts industries.
Morgan Dean, with AAA Mid-Atlantic, said it is common for big price jumps after big storms, like Hurricane Laura, however, the commonwealth is also seeing an increase in demand.
The Virginia Department of Health and the University Health Center are contact tracing these cases, and the common factor of many is off-campus social gatherings.
The Harrisonburg Police Department launched the new and completely Spanish Facebook page Departamento de Policía de Harrisonburg en Español on Friday afternoon.
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed said council members wanted to hear other ideas on how to spend the $4.6 million in this second round of funding.
JMU’s new COVID-19 Dashboard reports that 275 tests have been administered at the University Health Center from Aug. 24 to Aug. 26. with 11 positive COVID-19 results. 107 students and two faculty and staff members have self-reported a positive case.
Cline said last week at the Democratic National Convention, the focus was “lacking on policy prescription” and a week-long “anti-Donald Trump marathon,” but he was glad to see Republicans focus on policy and growth.
A regional COVID-19 hotline in the Central Shenandoah Health District will be discontinued on Monday, August 31.
Lineage was started by Paul Hansbarger from his garage and now four years later has grown into a retail store and workshop in the Friendly City.
Schools, businesses and organizations are coming together with one common goal -- to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
People Inc. is offering this free service to those in danger of defaulting on their mortgage or foreclosure on their home.
Staff and families are expected to assess their health daily and not come to school if any COVID-19 symptoms or a temperature of 100.4 are present.
Local Republicans, Democrats discuss their party's national conventions.
According to the Virginia Realtors July 2020 Home Sales Report, there were 14,581 home sales statewide, up nearly 11 percent over June 2020 sales.
“EduCamp” is planning a socially distanced environment for approximately 25 children Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
The Republican said he wants to bring something new to Washington as he hopes to take over Democrat Mark Warner’s Senate seat.
The first challenge teachers at Plains Elementary School encountered was not having enough space in classrooms to socially distance students, so PES teachers collaborated to turn the school’s cafeteria into one big Pre-K classroom.
Lack of safety and adequate parking led to the closure of Blue Hole.
Park facilities would get modernized and updated, including trails, basketball and tennis courts, and especially the Kid’s Castle.
Those who design, manufacture, label, or distribute any personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic would also be protected from civil claims under HB 5019.
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First, second and third-year teachers can be connected with instructional coaches to help them navigate the uncharted waters of not only becoming a new teacher but also potentially working in remote-learning environments.
After dropping off donations at the thrift store the cat's owner said she couldn’t find Brody anywhere, and she was certain that the curious cat climbed into one of the donation bags she had dropped off earlier Tuesday morning.
The ABC permit only applies to live events at the Sipe Center. No alcohol will be permitted at movie showtimes.
The Democrat asked leaders about their pandemic experiences and many shared concerns about access to timely COVID-19 testing.
Some high school students may be cleared to attend, but elementary and middle school students will still be attending in-person as previously approved.
Patrick Kenney, who now works at Yellowstone National Park, has worked with the National Park Service for over 30 years.
Waynesboro Public Schools joined other Valley school divisions after deciding to start off the school year remotely and move the start date back to Aug. 31.
According to the health department, 111 COVID-19 cases have recovered and one remains hospitalized.
With many school divisions moving to virtual classes AAA expects the price at the pump to drop once again.