Peri Sheinin
Sports Anchor/Reporter
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Peri joined WHSV in June after graduating from Brown University, where she studied English and played on the Women’s Tennis Team. She covered sports for The Brown Daily Herald and served on the Executive Board of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Over four years at Brown, Peri completed 10 internships in sports media, including recent positions at HBO and Mandalay Sports Media.
Before landing in Harrisonburg, Peri spent a semester at WPRI Channel 12 in Providence, Rhode Island, where she had the privilege of covering Tom Brady’s last season with the Patriots. Peri is excited to join the passionate sports community in the Shenandoah Valley!
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Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey will be retiring after 36 years with the organization.
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Cyanwood Natural Lifestyles Center offers a variety of services to help the community stay cool in the warm weather.
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At Heritage Oaks Golf Course, people of all ages spend time improving their skills on the sprawling greens.
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Mental Health America of Virginia is looking for artists to submit their work for the third annual Recovery Art Auction.
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Harrisonburg is ready to host a variety of events this weekend for the entire family.
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The JMU Upward Bound Program will help local students graduate from high school and prepare for college.
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Long-time WHSV Sports Director JJ Davis has released "JJ of Loch Raven" about his career in the Valley and beyond.
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Highlights and results from VHSL state tournaments featuring spring sports teams from the Shenandoah Valley.
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With increased interest in running, a half-marathon will debut in the Friendly City.
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Carrie Bert is leading the Royals as teams prepare for the upcoming fall seasons of play.
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Peri Sheinin spoke with professional softball player Kate Gordon Short about her historic career at JMU, her path as a real estate agent, and her work paving the way for the future of the sport.
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Former Guilford head coach Stephanie Flamini will be leading Bridgewater women's basketball this season.
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Tom Yeager attended the 2022 Student-Athlete of the Week Banquet, where he shared his experience with graduating seniors.
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James Madison baseball fell to North Carolina Wilmington 9-2 on Senior Day.
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Mariah Roberts will be representing Virginia on the national stage and is relying on the community to help her compete.
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Evan Bert is an outstanding senior at Harrisonburg High School.
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On Monday, the Eastern Mennonite boys golf team won the VISAA Championship.
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In one of his final games with the Storm, Plaugher, who has an intellectual disability, scored his first run.
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James Madison lacrosse fell to sixth-seeded Loyola 18-8 in the second round of the NCAA Lacrosse Tournament.
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The Eastern Mennonite High School boys golf team is preparing to play in the VISAA Championship on Monday.
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A generous alumni gift will help establish Palmer College of Professional Studies.
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Leah Wood is a star senior at Stuarts Draft High School.
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JMU will face #18 Connecticut in the first round of the NCAA Lacrosse Tournament.
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Gage Kile is a standout senior at Broadway High School.
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Peri Sheinin spoke with Shenandoah University Athletic Director Dr. Bridget Lyons about her passion for leadership, her vision for female athletes, and her journey to the top of college sports.
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James Madison lacrosse defeated Drexel 18-12 to claim its first outright regular-season championship since 2019.
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This weekend, the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival will provide entertainment for the whole family.
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Skin cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the country, but many cases are also preventable.
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Tyler Zombro appeared in his first game in nearly a year, after suffering a serious head injury last summer.
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Averie Alger is an exceptional senior at Luray High School.
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Bridgewater art students held an opening reception for their senior thesis show titled “17°.”
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James Madison baseball dominated William and Mary 10-3, completing a weekend sweep at Veterans Memorial Park.
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Eleventh-ranked James Madison lacrosse overcame Delaware 14-11 on senior day.
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South River Elementary School teacher Lauren Shifflett is considered one of the best educators in the country.
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Dylan Lam is a stellar senior at Spotswood High School.
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The Arts Council recognized 12 community members who are using creativity to make a difference in the Valley.
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The Dukes spend countless hours training on the field, yet a key part of their preparation takes place in an office in Godwin Hall.
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James Madison won the weekend series but dropped the final game against Northeastern 4-1.
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Head coach Curt Cignetti has added freshman Alonza Barnett III to the mix of potential starting quarterbacks this fall.
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Griffin Harrington founded RecRe, a modern rental company that offers short-term access to sports equipment.
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Dr. Howard Zehr, known as the "grandfather of restorative justice," published a new book about individuals serving life sentences.
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Jaden Click is a standout senior at Mountain View High School.
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As the Dukes prepare to move to the Sun Belt Conference, some less experienced players are looking for breakthrough opportunities on the field.
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The library provides a consistent schedule of educational gatherings and group events.
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JMU cheerleading is excited for the future of the sport on campus and beyond.