Tuesday marked the second day of the Rockingham County Fair and the fun was rolling along. The food at the fair is always a big hit with vendors selling hundreds of pounds of burgers, chicken, and hot dogs during the week. On Tuesday WHSV got a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making some of the fair’s best food.
Inflation has more people running to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank for help, but that means it has to make sure it is constantly stocked up in order to help everyone
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced that reservations would need to be made this year for hunting opportunities at Virginia State Parks.
So far this year, 53% of fatal crashes on Valley roadways involved someone not wearing a seatbelt which DMV says lines up with trends throughout the Commonwealth.
Through community engagement and a structured initiative of programs funded through Sentara and other organizations, the designation shows that the region has resources to support those living with dementia.
The ‘Healthcare Career Pathways’ program is funded through a $200,000 grant and will help connect people with resources like English language courses and guidance on obtaining a GED.
“We wanna help out the community we want people to grow their own food, we want them to be able to taste that difference between the homegrown tomato and the store-bought tomato,” owner of Mountain Gate Organics David Bocook said.
“We always have an animal act. We always have some type of circus out on the grounds. We have music, we have our Grandstand event, our livestock events,” Holloway added.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice scoffed Monday at a suggestion by Democratic lawmakers to let voters decide whether abortion should continue to be allowed in the state.
In June, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors decided to fund 12 additional school resource officer (SRO) positions, allowing every school to have an officer.
Good coaches can make a big difference. That’s why a James Madison University football alum created a nonprofit aimed at giving back and helping coaches and their families in a time of need.
One speed cushion will be located on Maryland Avenue close to Trinity Presbyterian Church, and the other will be located on Dogwood Drive, south of the Westover Park entrance.
Starting Friday, individuals who live or spend time in the Central Shenandoah Health District can complete an interest form for the monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS.
“If that family has to buy a couch, or a dresser, or a dining room table their stipend is gone. And that stipend pays for their rent their utilities their food, medical, anything they need to survive those first couple months,” Director Heidi Dove explained.
Former JMU basketball star and Staunton native Angela Mickens is in her first year as Program Director for On the Road and says the program is about showing kids their potential.
