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Coronavirus

Virginia COVID-19 cases rise by 3,210 Wednesday

Updated: 15 minutes ago
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By WHSV Newsroom
As of Wednesday, August 10, Virginia has had 1,987,738 total cases of COVID-19, including confirmed lab tests and clinical diagnoses, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Events

HPD cancels Cookout with a Cop event due to weather

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WHSV Newsroom
The Harrisonburg Police Department has announced the Cookout with a Cop event for Wednesday evening at Ralph Sampson Park has been canceled due to the impending chance of storms and bad weather.

News

New Elkton business fueled by Valley man’s passion for collecting

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Taylor Rizzari
“There’s a lot of stuff in the store that we’ve made or refinished ourselves, and there is some local-made stuff that people have brought in,” owner Michael Melnyk said.

Local

Bridgewater Town Council approves pharmacy and townhome projects

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Mandy Bartholomew
Bridgewater Town Council approved two major projects.

Education

Hanover School Board to vote on transgender bathroom, locker room policy end of August

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By John Hood
The public commenting started off with school board chair, John Axselle, telling the crowd that because of the number of speakers signed up, another public comment period on the proposed policy will happen again Tuesday, August 16 at 7 p.m.

Local

Carbon dioxide shortages could impact local breweries

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Mandy Bartholomew
Losing that CO2 or even using a different brand could sacrifice the flavors breweries are known for.

Local

Sentara RMH makes progress in staffing shortages; still looking to fill spots

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Kayla Brooks
Staffing shortages have begun to impact every area of the workforce, and medical facilities are just one piece of that.

Health

Richmond health leaders stress importance of Polio vaccine

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Emily Yinger
The Richmond-Henrico Health District said there isn’t a huge risk of polio spreading here in Central Virginia. They have not received any new guidance from the CDC about updated vaccination recommendations.

Local

Luray looking at ordinance to help reduce abandoned buildings

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Colby Johnson
The Luray Town Council reviewed an ordinance draft from its town attorney Monday night that would help incentivize the revitalization of abandoned and blighted buildings in the town.

Education

Schools seeing increase in classroom disruptions as students return to full in-person learning

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Isabella Ledonne
Classroom outbursts and tardiness increased the most during the pandemic.
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Local

Rockingham County axes after school childcare program due to understaffing

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Colby Johnson
Some parents in Rockingham County will be looking for new child care when school starts up in two weeks.

Local

Local producers celebrate National Farmers Market Week

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Kayla Brooks
National Farmers Market Week runs August 7-13, and it’s a time to celebrate local producers.

Health

Tracking monkeypox cases in Virginia

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The Virginia Department of Health is regularly updating its website with monkeypox cases in the commonwealth.

Local

Gas prices decreasing as summer travel wraps up

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Kayla Brooks
Gas prices are down because both demand and crude oil prices are down, AAA Mid-Atlantic experts said.

Events

SNP to host 6th Annual Night Sky Festival

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WHSV Newsroom
Rangers and guest speakers will present a variety of programs at sites throughout the park focusing on space, celestial objects, nocturnal residents, and the importance of dark night skies.

Education

Assoc. Prof. Valdez teaching UVA students about disability in contemporary society

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Isabel Cleary
More than 22,000 people filed Americans With Disability Act charges in 2021. Workplace discrimination is an issue that many are trying to address, including here in Charlottesville.

Local

VSP investigating Shenandoah County crash involving tractor trailers, scene clear

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WHSV Newsroom
At 1:44 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, Virginia State Police responded to a crash involving two-tractors trailers along Interstate 81 at the 296 mile-marker in Shenandoah County.

Events

No Excuse Night allows free admission to National D-Day Memorial

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Brittany Morgan
Admission is free from 5pm to 8pm

Coronavirus

Virginia COVID-19 cases rise by 2,770 Tuesday

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 11:44 AM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
As of Tuesday, August 9, Virginia has had 1,984,528 total cases of COVID-19, including confirmed lab tests and clinical diagnoses, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

News

CrossKeys Vineyard’s new chef sourcing ingredients from Valley businesses

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:56 AM EDT
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By Taylor Rizzari
The beef used in the Bistro’s burgers and kabobs is sourced directly from Mt. Crawford’s Frieden Farms, along with other local ingredients. Velazquez says more international options are showcased this way.

News

Bridgewater College announces new program to boost international student population

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:49 AM EDT
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By Taylor Rizzari
Bridgewater's VP for Enrollment Management says the program, which will see its first students in the fall of 2023, will allow not only the international students to gain new experiences but those students already on campus too.

Local

Staunton flood two years later: how businesses are coping

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:36 PM EDT
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By Mandy Bartholomew
Many businesses in the Queen City were already taking a financial hit due to COVID, then the flood came and cleared out many of them overnight.

State

Carbon dioxide shortage brewing up trouble for breweries in central Virginia

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By John Hood
David Gott, with Legend Brewing Co. has been serving craft beers for more than 20 years in Manchester but a bill he just received has left him with a not-so-good sour taste in his mouth.

News

Local schools prepare safety measures for upcoming year

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:49 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Rockingham County Public Schools are using multiple procedures to ensure the protection of students and teachers.

Local

VDH warns of algal mats on the Shenandoah River

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:48 PM EDT
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By Colby Johnson
The Virginia Department of Health is asking water recreators in Shenandoah County to be on alert for potentially toxic algal mats along the North Fork of the Shenandoah River in the Strasburg area.

Local

Former residents of The Hills apartments share mold horror stories

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
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By Colby Johnson
One student and her family are trying to raise awareness after they said she became ill from mold in her apartment.

Local

Two years later: Staunton’s historic flood

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Kayla Brooks
Staunton was struck by a severe storm that brought inches of rain and flash flooding on August 8, 2020.

Local

For many, the infant formula shortage persists

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:45 PM EDT
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By Kayla Brooks
August marks about six months since the infant formula shortage began.

Crime

Waynesboro PD makes arrest in connection to shooting

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
Waynesboro Police officers responded to the 100 block of Osage Lane on August 5, 2022, at approximately 11:41 p.m. for a report of shots fired.

Local

Schools switching to milk dispensers can cut down on waste

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
According to Hubert Milk Dispensers, milk cartons make up half of school’s waste across the country.

Local

Shenandoah County prepares for Route 11 Yard crawl

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:38 PM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
Visitors and local residents can find just about anything during the Crawl, including collectibles, treasures, antiques, back-to-school items, household items, books, furniture and more.

Safety

Augusta Co. Sheriff’s Office going through active shooter training

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Isabel Cleary
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is making sure its prepared for one of the worst case scenarios.

State

‘I’m actually feeling pretty good.’ Lexington man eating Taco Bell for 30 days over halfway through

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:01 PM EDT
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By Brittany Morgan
The experiment is to prove the validity of 'healthy fast-food'

Regional

FSCO: Deputies acted heroically during Old Fork Ln. house fire

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By NBC29
The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office is sharing video of deputies coming to the rescue during a house fire along Old Fork Lane last week.

Tell Me Something Good

New animal rescue in Augusta County works to get pets out of shelters and into loving homes

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:44 PM EDT
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By Chelsea Church
A new nonprofit in the Augusta County area is working to help pets get out of the shelter and into their forever home.

Coronavirus

Virginia COVID-19 cases rise by 1,856 Monday

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:37 PM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
As of Monday, August 8, Virginia has had 1,981,758 total cases of COVID-19, including confirmed lab tests and clinical diagnoses, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

State

VSP seeking help in pedestrian-involved crash in Fauquier County

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:02 AM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
Virginia State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying one of the two vehicles that struck a pedestrian Saturday, August 6 in Fauquier County.

Local

Waynesboro Downtown Market & Real Estate Redevelopment Study completed

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:55 AM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
Although the pandemic caused a slight stall, in the last decade, the downtown area has experienced renewed energy, reduced vacancy, and modest growth.

Local

Illuminating Styles in Crimora holds back to school event

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 7:37 PM EDT
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By Mandy Bartholomew
Kids in kindergarten through 12th grade can get free haircuts and school supplies all while enjoying activities and refreshments.

Sports

Women in Sports: Caroline Wakefield

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 7:22 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Peri Sheinin spoke with Athletes Unlimited professional lacrosse player Caroline Wakefield about her legacy at North Carolina, her journey as a coach, and her work growing the sport of lacrosse.

News

IX Art Park participating in multi-site performative art exhibition

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By Anahita Jafary
Charlottesville-area artists and activists are responding to the Roe v. Wade reversal through their art.

Safety

Charlottesville, police have safety measures in place as Aug. 12th anniversary approaches

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
Charlottesville says there are no specific, credible threats to connected to August 12.

News

Green Dog Unleashed takes in 11 beagles from breeding facility

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 6:18 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
More shelters in the central Virginia area are opening their doors to beagles from the Envigo breeding and research facility.

Sports

Waynesboro holds seminar to support female athletes

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Waynesboro High School held its second annual seminar to help female athletes succeed on and off the playing field.

News

School shopping projected to double this year: Ways to save

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
Back to school shopping is underway, and based on a new survey, parents are expecting those costs to double form last year.

News

Neon Culture Brewing will be the first Black-owned brewery in Charlottesville

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
The first black-owned brewery in the Charlottesville area is coming soon.

Local

Volunteers build composting systems at Waterman Elementary

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By Colby Johnson
On Friday in Harrisonburg volunteers came together at Waterman Elementary School to build two new composting systems for elementary schools in the city. The project was made possible through a partnership with local nonprofit Vine & Fig.

Local

Community members mourn the loss of Jerry Will

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Colby Johnson
People around the Rockingham County area are mourning the loss of Gerald “Jerry” Will who was killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night.

Local

Harrisonburg Fire Museum reopens

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Mandy Bartholomew
Located on the third floor of the public safety building, the museum is a wrap-around self-guided tour.

Local

United Way’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ happening this weekend

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Mandy Bartholomew
Now through Sunday volunteers will be collecting donations at local Walmarts.
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