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Local

BRCC

Blue Ridge Community College hosts entrepreneurship class

Updated: 20 minutes ago
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By Julian Bussells
High school students from around the valley gathered at Blue Ridge Community College the last two days for the Startup Experience event.

Food For Families

Hope Distributed banner hanging in their warehouse.

Hope Distributed collecting donations to feed families during the holidays

Updated: 30 minutes ago
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By Ty Powell
Hope Distributes has a new food drive named "Stock the Shelves" to help feed families during the holidays.

News

LGBTQ+ youth are more than four times likely to commit suicide than their peers according to...

Friendly City Safe Space offers to support LGBTQ+ mental health

Updated: 35 minutes ago
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By Mike Staley
LGBTQ+ youth are more than four times likely to commit suicide than their peers according to the Trevor Project.

News

Generic Red and Blue police Lights

Law enforcement execute search warrants in 9 Virginia counties

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The effort, which included local, state, and federal agencies, effected 24 search warrants as part of an extensive, ongoing criminal investigation into alleged money laundering and drug distribution by retail establishments, state police said.

Forecast

WHSV First Alert Storm Team

Clouds, limited sunshine through late week

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Cody Barnhart
Here's your First Alert Forecast

News

Unsafe sleeping arrangements, hot cars and even the wrong toys can lead to infant fatalities.

Baby safety month: preventing avoidable fatalities

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Shelby Martin
September is baby safety awareness month, and as the month draws to a close, it’s important to remember that most infant deaths can be prevented.

News

Rockingham County Public Schools

Rockingham County teacher appears in JDR Court Friday

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Olivia Whitehouse
“When we received allegations like this, our first call was and is to Child Protective Services upon learning about these allegations. They contacted the Sheriff’s Department and so they are in a joint investigation with them. We let them do their work and then we take steps to make sure students are safe during this process,” said Rockingham County Superintendent Larry Shifflett.

Local

Augusta County Board of Supervisors approves new county ambulance, upgrades to Weyers Cave Fire Department

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Mandy Bartholomew
The Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of a new ambulance for Augusta County Fire and Rescue at its meeting Wednesday night.

Local

Charging ports for electric vehicles now sit in the stores parking lot.

Jon Henry General Store adds EV ports to make store more accessible

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Mandy Bartholomew
Charging ports for electric vehicles now sit in the stores parking lot.

News

Shenandoah National Park started this year’s interactive update stream giving park visitors...

Shenandoah National Park’s interactive update stream

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Mike Staley
Shenandoah National Park started this year’s interactive update stream giving park visitors opportunities to plan their trip before they come to SNP.
7-Day Forecast
7-Day Forecast

News

Three arrested in connection to Amherst County murder

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Three people were arrested Wednesday in connection an Amherst County murder that occurred in January.

Weather

Fall foliage challenging this year with ongoing drought

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WHSV First Alert Storm Team
Everything fall for the Shenandoah Valley and Potomac Highlands. From wildfire season to fall foliage

News

Burn ban lifted in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Olivia Whitehouse
Rockingham County and Harrisonburg lifted the open-air burning ban Wednesday morning.

Local

Sentara says Amoxicillin shortage not affecting it much yet

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Colby Johnson
Pharmacies across the U.S. continue to deal with a shortage of Amoxicillin, an antibiotic that is typically used to treat children for strep throat and bacterial infections. Sentara RMH said its pharmacy hasn’t been as affected as some across the country but that could change.

Local

New Market’s new town manager excited to help build for the future

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Colby Johnson
The Town of New Market has a new town manager, its town council selected former Grottoes Town Manager Nathan Garrison to fill the position. New Market’s Previous Town Manager Buster Nicholson resigned from the position back in June.

Local

Strasburg man identified as victim in Pennsylvania cold case

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Kayla Brooks
A nearly decade-old cold case out of Pennsylvania has come to a close.

Local

Funding for improvements to Lucy F. Simms Center approved by city council

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT
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By Mandy Bartholomew
The city of Harrisonburg is working to preserve and rehabilitate the Lucy Simms Center.

Local

Rodeo complex approved by Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
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By Mandy Bartholomew
The applicant plans for a full slate of bulls, barrel racing and broncos at the rodeo events.

News

Man allegedly exposes himself at Randolph-Macon College

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:11 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Ashland residents are on edge as police continue to look for a man who allegedly exposed himself at Randolph-Macon College.

News

Public gives input regarding bicycle infrastructure project on West Beverley Street

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 8:24 PM EDT
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By Olivia Whitehouse
Rodney Rhodes, Senior Planner and Zoning Administrator for Staunton said comments are still being reviewed that were presented at the meeting.

Local

Volunteers needed for Dayton Days

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:49 PM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
Roche said the shift needing the most volunteers starts at 5 o'clock the morning of the event.

Local

Live fire exercise at SHD helps staff prepare for potential disasters

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:45 PM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
SHD's team said they are thankful to not only have a few incidents but also be ready if one happens.

News

Rapid at home tests now available

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:37 PM EDT
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By Olivia Whitehouse
Heather Harmon-Sloan, COVID-19 Unit Lead with the Virginia Department of Health said if you have symptoms you should test immediately. If your antigen test is negative, you should test again in 48 hours or take a PCR test as soon as possible.

News

China’s Cocina reopens after summer shutdown

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By Mike Staley
After being shutdown one week from opening, China’s Cocina is reopened with new hours.

News

‘Our agency is made up of people’ Staunton Police Departments prioritizes officer well-being

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By Mike Staley
Staunton Police Department set officer well-being and human resources as one of their top priorities, offering support to officers who need it.

Local

Grant County EMS set to undergo big changes

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By Colby Johnson
In West Virginia, Grant County is restructuring some of its emergency services. The County Commission voted on Tuesday afternoon to adopt a new EMS plan to split duties between two teams that allows all EMS staff to keep their jobs. It’s all related to the changes at Grant Memorial Hospital.

News

Driver flees after pursuit ends in crash on I-64

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:20 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
A man is on the run after a pursuit ends in a crash on Interstate 64 Tuesday morning.

News

Police says arrests are pending after threats to Petersburg schools

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:15 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
There will be an increase in police presence after an online threat was made against two Petersburg Schools.

Events

Harrisonburg’s first Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series ends

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 2:28 PM EDT
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By Ty Powell
Harrisonburg hosted its first music series highlighting a diverse group of artist.

News

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse getting LED lights in $19.2 million facelift

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 2:15 PM EDT
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By WITN Web Team
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is getting a major $19.2 million facelift.

News

Lynchburg police seize international package containing drugs

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:35 PM EDT
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By Justin Geary
30-year-old Lei Li, of Brooklyn, NY, was arrested on a drug distribution charge.

News

How you can participate in Virginia’s annual acorn harvest

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:58 AM EDT
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By Leanna Scachetti
Virginia’s Department of Forestry is asking the public to help the agency collect the acorns in support of their efforts to plant trees statewide.

News

Man found shot multiple times in Henrico ditch

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Police say that just before 7 a.m., officers were called to Forest Avenue for reports of a medical emergency.

News

Buc-ee’s acquires land at future Rockingham County location

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:51 AM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
Buc-ee’s is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and claims to provide guests with the cleanest restrooms and friendliest staff to be found anywhere.

News

VDOT to seek input on noise abatement amid I-81 widening project in Harrisonburg

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:23 AM EDT
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By Taylor Rizzari
Properties closest to I-81 or that will be impacted by the widening project will receive ballots via mail to ask whether they want a noise barrier on the portion closest to them.

Crime

HPD seeking information after reported sexual assault

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:13 AM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
The Harrisonburg Police Department is asking the community to provide any information after a woman reported being sexually assaulted by a man armed with a knife early Sunday morning.

Local

Waynesboro updates backflow prevention ordinance for drinking water supply

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:54 PM EDT
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By Mandy Bartholomew
This prevents contamination of the municipal potable drinking water supply.

Local

Harrisonburg hoping to restart ‘Safe Routes to School’ program

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:30 PM EDT
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By Mandy Bartholomew
Harrisonburg Public Works is hoping to restart the ‘Safe Routes to School’ program with new funding.

News

What is the importance of early voting?

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 8:09 PM EDT
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By Olivia Whitehouse
David McQuilkin, retired History and Political Science Professor from Bridgewater College said he believes a topic that will play a role in the state elections will be education.

News

Guidelines for keeping kids home sick

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:33 PM EDT
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By Olivia Whitehouse
They have specific guidelines to follow when they send kids home, following protocols sent to them by the Health Department and CDC. If they school notices an increase in absences they work with the Health Department, according to Cash.

Local

American Red Cross pushes for blood donations during shortage

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:28 PM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
Team members stressed that the need is urgent in the case of an emergency.

News

Augusta County sees 15 solar projects in five years

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:49 PM EDT
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By Mike Staley
Augusta County’s Community Development department has seen 15 solar projects since 2018, with 18 more on the way.

News

How the potential Government Shutdown could affect the Shenandoah National Park

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:12 PM EDT
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By Ty Powell
One of the most prominent tourist attractions in the valley could close if we experience a government shutdown.

Weather

Tropical Storm Ophelia brought rain, wind over the weekend

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:33 AM EDT
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By WHSV First Alert Storm Team
The storm brought beneficial rain over the weekend amid ongoing drought.

News

Fundraising tour coming to New Market Battlefield in October

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:28 AM EDT
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By Jacob Fife
The walking tour will cover approximately 1.5 miles of sloping terrain, and Tracey and Bierle will share about the Battle of New Market fought on May 15, 1864, stories of soldiers and cadets, and the lengthy process of laying the fallen to rest.

Tell Me Something Good

Fulks Run Elementary School opens community bike path

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:57 AM EDT
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By Taylor Rizzari
Crawford’s idea started during a lesson in Anita Ritchie’s class on civics and making a difference in your community.

Local

49 Vietnam War veterans get a recreated homecoming

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:11 AM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
Honor Flight’s Top of Virginia chapter expressed that these veterans’ proper and joyous homecoming is 50 years overdue.

Augusta County

Waynesboro-East Augusta CROP Walk tackles food insecurity

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 12:54 AM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
The motive to step forward is to help those who don’t have enough to eat which hits close to home.

Local

Shenandoah County Pregnancy Center reflects Walk of Life fundraiser's inpact

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 12:36 AM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
The nonprofit’s leader finds the services they offer to be transformational, showing that support makes all the difference in decisions.

Local

Rain doesn’t stop annual Queen City Mischief & Magic Festival

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 10:47 PM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
As long as the support continues, the Queen City Mischief & Magic Festival will be here year after year.
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