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.
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Lawn parties have food, fun, and music all for a good cause.
“Growth is always a good thing. Then this building came up for sale and it’s right in our community."
The county is still seeing cases, like several that showed up this week, including the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7.
The Harrisonburg City School Board will meet tonight for a work session to discuss a number of key issues including curriculum changes and staff shortages.
The primary focus for elementary and middle schools will be reading and math instruction.
42.3 percent of people in the health district are fully vaccinated.
The health district made stops at several schools, where many 12 to 15-year-old children showed up eager for their shot.
With the council’s approval, he said the town will move forward in purchasing the property for $330,000.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced a “National Month of Action” with a goal of getting 70 percent of US adults at least one COVID-19 shot by July 4.
Over 1,100 students have asked to take one of MTC’s 21 programs.
After a recent vote from Harrisonburg City Council, school leaders hope HHS2 construction will resume in the coming months.
The health district is moving away from hosting large-scale clinics and instead move to smaller mobile clinics where they hope to reach people hesitant to get the vaccine.
"Harrisonburg Prom" will be on June 5 at the Horizons Edge Sports Complex.
Dozens came to Ruffner Plaza to bow their heads and pray for Detective Ronald McClelland of the Luray Police Department.
With the approval from the city council, the four-cent tax raise will go toward restarting construction at HHS2.
Beginning in mid-June, drivers will notice new signs at parking lots in downtown Harrisonburg.
Tuesday night, Harrisonburg City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax increase that could restart the construction of the second Harrisonburg High School.
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation has announced they are getting ready to welcome the community back to Westover Pool as summer nears and COVID-19 safety regulations relax in light of positive vaccination rates.
RCPS applied recommendations from the Virginia Department of Education throughout the school year with its phased reopening plan and highlighted some at its Monday night meeting.
Right now, almost 40 percent of the CSHD’s population is fully vaccinated. Nearly half have received at least one shot.
Already this spring, BBB Serving Western Virginia has received reports of air ducting cleaning and paving scams.
While onboarding took more time when vaccine efforts first began, Rodeffer said it is a much faster process now.
Harrisonburg City Council to hear public comment on 4 cent tax increase to restart HHS2 construction
A lower rate is being proposed at the May 25 city council meeting where city residents have the opportunity to share their thoughts over the phone.
HPD invites those living in District 3 to its Kids Safety Day and Community event happening on May 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The park reminds visitors to leave their garbage in a trash can or take it home with them.
Harrisonburg’s school board members heard several presentations during Tuesday night’s work session about possible changes coming to city classrooms and curriculum.
The Central Shenandoah Health District held its first Pfizer clinic including kids 12-15 on May 14, which was filled up with those eager to get their vaccine.
Almost three-quarters of water quality monitoring sites in the Shenandoah Valley showed levels of E.coli last year, according to the Environmental Integrity Project.
The LFHD made stops at schools around the district this past week, including several in Shenandoah County.
“We don’t have a supply problem we have a distribution problem. The gallons are going to come. It’s just a question of when."
"When you’re in your 20s or your 30s, caring for somebody with this severe brain disorder is not necessarily in your plan."
New COVID-19 guidance going into effect on May 15 will increase social gathers from 30 to 50 percent, which is good news for graduates and their families.
The Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) is teaming up with school nursing staff in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County this week to give out vaccines to students with consent from parents or guardians.
Delegates will choose a nominee for the Republican candidate for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general at the 2021 Virginia GOP Convention on May 8.
The leader of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Crisis Intervention Team will testify at a Congressional briefing on the need for more mental health programs and the success it has in the Shenandoah Valley.
The results of this survey will support the county in deciding on the location of future projects and their development standards.
In Harrisonburg, some high school students can get their shot at the first on-site clinic next week at Harrisonburg High School.
As entertainment venues move from 30 percent to 50 percent capacity on May 15, the Sipe Center will be able to fit an additional 31 people in the theater.
Republican Glenn Youngkin stopped around the Shenandoah Valley to speak with supporters ahead of the GOP convention on May 8.
School board members heard plans to get Harrisonburg High School students back to class safely this fall, and approved a bonus for HCPS staff.
In both Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, about 30% of people are fully-vaccinated and nearly half of people in the Central Shenandoah Health District who are 18-years-old and older have received one dose.
On May 1, the Great American Road Trip campaign will launch to help travelers with the tools they need as they get behind the wheel for a much-needed vacation.
While the first dose of your COVID-19 vaccine offers a lot of protection, health officials want to make sure you come back for the second dose to boost immunity and longevity.
One student said they started the year with a unity march and are ending it the same way.
In the Lord Fairfax Health District, over 70 percent of those 65 and older have received their COVID-19 shot, but for those 18 and older, only about 40 percent.
Following a downtown parking study conducted last April, the Harrisonburg City Council heard recommendations on changes to the parking time limits in several city-owned lots.
The executive panel will advise the governor on policies impacting the LGBTQ community. It will be made up of 26 members and 21 of them will be citizens.
With retail pharmacies and private health providers receiving vaccine shipments, crowds are slowing down for the health district, and because of that, walk-in appointments are available at clinic sites.
“We want everybody to go home safely to their family and friends. That means our workers, as well as you and the occupants of your vehicle.”