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.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Out of hundreds of applicants, Luray is one of 25 places across the United States to receive the ‘T-Mobile Hometown Grant.’
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
More than 500 people gathered Tuesday evening at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren to launch a new citizen action organization called Valley Interfaith Action.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Bailey will face a grand jury for indictment on April 17.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:37 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
A local family is creating their own foundation from the ground up in honor of their young daughter’s diagnosis.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:37 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Morelli was the supervisor for the South River District
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:02 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
This year, blueberries and green beans were added to the list.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Waynesboro artist Chicho Lorenzo made the side of the Blue Ridge Children’s Museum come to life, but he wasn’t the only artist behind the project.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:54 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Based on numbers from Jan 2023, TSA predicts travel numbers will be above where they were in 2019.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The amendment states the fines will now be $20 for a parking ticket.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
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It includes traffic plans and other town improvement projects.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The maple festival kicks off Saturday in Highland County.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 11:44 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Over the course of five weeks, a read-aloud will be held at each Harrisonburg and Rockingham County library.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
This year there have been record numbers of participation in the food drive.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:41 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Residents in Augusta County are asking for change within its animal control and shelter services.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:46 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Over the last seven days, more than 70 people showed up to help renovate Dawn and Jerry Davis’ home.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:45 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
This would bring more outdoor recreation to Massanutten.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:01 AM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The Board of Supervisors’ biggest question was how could the rec center ultimately generate revenue.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:01 AM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Over the last year, CSHD said nearly 3,000 people have called the number for assistance.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:54 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew and Peri Sheinin
Highlights and scores from state quarterfinal basketball games on Friday, March 3.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:16 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew and Peri Sheinin
James Madison women’s basketball powered past Marshall 62-43 to advance to the Sun Belt semifinal round, where the Dukes will face Old Dominion.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:43 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The start of March Madness is just days away. Many will be filling out their brackets and placing their bets on popular sports books throughout Virginia.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2022 the average age of first-time home buyers was 36 years old.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:56 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The family is asking for prayers and support for Deputy Lazzaro during this time.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
“Public health will remain dedicated to preventing severe illness and death associated with COVID-19,”
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:45 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The vote was 3-2.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The petition was asking for Waynesboro City Council to implement the rental inspection program, and it gathered more than 300 signatures.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:26 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
In Virginia, Dr. McQuain said hospice care could be utilized much more.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:23 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Rocktown History needs your help in preserving a piece of Harrisonburg history.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:59 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The principals discussed the importance of knowing and being present with the children that attend their schools to have a better understanding when it comes to discipline.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:57 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
A health expert from Sentara RMH said the warm weather and strong winds the Valley has experienced in recent weeks are causing the early onset of allergies.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 11:39 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
New games like shuffleboard and offering ice skating lessons have broadened the participation at Generations Park
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 11:39 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The proposed solar facility would be a multi-use facility for utility solar and have some wattage reserved for the community to pull from, according to Oikos.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Waynesboro has issued a city-wide burn ban effective until Sat at 4 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:41 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The group of men discussed with Senator Kaine ways he could help the future of African American and Hispanic men in Harrisonburg and the Commonwealth.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Health experts say Avian Flu spikes have calmed down, but that doesn’t mean the Valley’s in the clear.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:39 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
As of Thursday, the last set of emergency allotments went out to Virginians.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 9:10 AM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Building design and exhibit display designs have been created for the Virginia Museum of Natural History, which is set to break ground in Waynesboro.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 10:49 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Henry is keeping the history alive by returning this building to its roots
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 3:58 AM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
After a Tuesday meeting that lasted well into the early Wednesday morning hours, Harrisonburg City Council made the decision to table the controversial Bluestone Town Center proposal.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Waynesboro approves budget schedule, heard concerns from residents about housing and homelessness
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
By the slice or by the box, one Harrisonburg pizza shop saw heavy foot traffic Thursday for National Pizza Day.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 12:00 AM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
The Board of Supervisors discussed and voted on changes in the county at Wednesday’s meeting.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 10:52 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Bleachers have been installed along with windows and flooring to help shape the inside.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:51 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
At Monday night’s town council meeting, Jan Hensley was appointed to fill a vacant seat after a former member resigned.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 12:04 AM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
“The highest risk throughout the spring both in temperatures and the presence of migratory birds, the ducks and geese that are flying overhead are more prevalent in the springtime,”
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:56 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
VDH said radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:15 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
Eastern Mennonite Athletics has hired its first strength and conditioning coach in the history of the school.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:46 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
He said if you file electronically and get your refund through direct deposit, the money should be in your account in about two weeks.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:19 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
“There’s really nice good people here who are just down on their luck,” Kara said.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:57 PM EST
|By Mandy Bartholomew
“To be fortunate enough to have known somebody such as remarkable as he, is just an incredible experience in life itself because he truly was a hero and will forever to a hero in our citizen’s hearts,”