Mandy Bartholomew
Reporter
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Mandy joined the WHSV news team in January 2022 as a weekend reporter. She graduated from James Madison University where she studied Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in Sport Communications.
During her time at JMU, Mandy was a staff writer for its student-run newspaper, The Breeze, and spent her summers back home as the media relations specialist for her hometown summer league baseball team, The Peninsula Pilots.
In her free time, Mandy enjoys going to concerts, attending sporting events and watching reality TV shows. Although she spent four years at JMU immersed in the Harrisonburg community, Mandy is excited to explore more of Rockingham County and the Shenandoah Valley.
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As Friday marks the first day of early voting in Virginia, Senator Kaine spoke about how important it is for young adults to vote.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:50 PM EDT
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Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, Sudafed PE and Vicks Sinex are common medicines containing the ingredient phenylephrine which the panel found ineffective.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:50 PM EDT
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Thursday, the Staunton Planning Commission approved the rezoning request unanimously.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:54 PM EDT
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The agreement was supposed to help the town grow, something Mayor Larry Bompiani said the town hasn’t experienced in 10 years.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 1:00 AM EDT
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This was the organization’s 35th year of being in the Valley.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 12:59 AM EDT
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Council discussed other Commonwealth cities with signage up encouraging drivers to donate to local charities that can help those in need instead.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 12:18 AM EDT
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The pantry holds dry goods, limited canned goods, packaged consumables, cleaning supplies and much more to meet the needs the church is seeing in the community.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 12:07 AM EDT
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On Wednesday, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the rezoning request for a 280 unit apartment complex off of Boyers Road.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:56 PM EDT
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This allowed candidates to give their platform and answer voter questions.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:48 PM EDT
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Tuesday night, the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors discussed allowing this supplemental appropriation.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 11:37 PM EDT
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Almost 20 years after it was founded, the school has grown in recent years.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:45 PM EDT
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Localities must offer a rate of relief every year for the tax better known as the “car tax.”
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 9:04 AM EDT
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Myers Pumpkin Patch in Penn Laird is gearing up for its opening next weekend.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 12:03 AM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Thursday night, candidates in Page County will answer to residents at the first ever Page County candidate forum.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT
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With the extreme heat expected this week, athletic trainers across the Valley are keeping a close eye on weather conditions when making decisions on practice and game schedules.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 11:37 PM EDT
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After changes were made to a request made back in May, the Rockingham County Planning Commission heard a new proposal Tuesday night.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 1:04 AM EDT
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Valley Pike Farm Market is a hub for local food and beverage vendors to sell their products on a larger scale.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 12:57 AM EDT
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The Newtown Neighborhood Association (NNA) is bringing long time and new home owners together in Staunton.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 11:56 PM EDT
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The project looks to add 1600 feet to the north end of the greenway near Yagers Springs and the Redwell-Isabella Furnace.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 11:28 PM EDT
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The center will support veteran students, faculty and staff and serve community members as well.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 11:28 PM EDT
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A family farm in Crimora has transformed into a place full of activities for those of all ages.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT
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The Page County Board of Supervisors heard from dozens of residents Monday night about a proposed banquet hall and event facility.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
As another week has come and gone with little rainfall, drought conditions are still prominent across the Valley.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 11:40 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Thursday, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) spent time getting to know students one on one.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 7:51 AM EDT
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Paugh’s Orchard in Quicksburg says the lack of rainfall is affecting the size of its apples.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 11:54 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Augusta County residents now have more time to speak to their elected officials during public meetings.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 11:47 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
32 grants for 42 teachers serving more than 5,000 kids totaling $42,707.91 raised by the Valley Alliance for Education for these grants.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 11:47 PM EDT
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Shenandoah County has applied for state and federal aid due to drought conditions in the area.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Rico has officially been retired from the line of duty.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 12:04 AM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
A Staunton church is hoping to send relief funds to the victims of the Maui wildfires.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 12:03 AM EDT
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The action plan to revitalize Uniontown in Staunton has been made.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT
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The former Foundry building is being transformed into studio one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments by Matchbox Realty.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 11:08 PM EDT
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Whether it’s funnel cakes or hamburgers and fries, they can all be found at the Rockingham County Fair.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 11:42 PM EDT
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During Tuesday’s pre-trial motion hearing, Royer’s legal team asked to move the trial out of Augusta County
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
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State and federal disaster relief assistance may become available to Page County farmers.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 11:58 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
He made his way through the exhibit hall before stopping to get a burger from the local food vendors.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT
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Williams sentenced to 126 years on child pornography charges
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
People from across the country travel to Shenandoah County for a ginormous yard sale that stretches from New Market to Stephens City.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The new plans also include additional AED defibrillators and expiration data in each building.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The Shenandoah Mountain Act would provide protection and prevent build-up and new construction where national forests lie.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 11:55 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The Neighborhood Produce Market travels to neighborhoods in Harrisonburg to distribute free produce of choice to families.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 11:52 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Wednesday afternoon, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors approved a proposed recreation center for the county.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 12:08 AM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) was allocated 1.7 million dollars from Virginia Housing to go toward its first-time homebuyers program.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 12:06 AM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Cleanup crews were out Tuesday afternoon, nearly 24 hours after the storm cleaning up damage and debris.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 11:39 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Strong winds and hail caused down trees and limbs in the southern part of the county.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 11:30 PM EDT
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The board appointed Jackson Dixon to fill the seat left vacant by former school board member Dan Breeden.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Until a decision is made by city council, no additional steps will be taken toward this project.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The sound of music has entered Strasburg’s Town Park.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 11:55 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Dr. Shifflett said this allows each school to have a digital map with grids to help first responders better locate areas in each school.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 12:03 AM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Harrisonburg drivers are paying an average of $3.67 as of Wednesday..