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Forecast

WHSV First Alert Storm Team

Pleasant temperatures this weekend

Updated: 37 minutes ago
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By Stephanie Penn
Here's your First Alert Forecast

Weather

December Stats

December Weather Statistics

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WHSV First Alert Storm Team
The month’s averages and extremes

News

The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office says the incident is still under investigation.

Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office investigating gunshot wound

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WHSV Newsroom
The Sheriff's Office says they believe the a child fired the gun, and are still investigating.

Local

Valley Program for Aging Services

Art show displays paintings by dementia patients

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Shelby Martin
The program brings joy to participants like Arlene Thompson, who, according to her caretaker, Tish Moore, has loved art for years.

News

The hospital averages 240 blood transfusions each month.

Sentara RMH hosting blood drive Dec. 4

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Taylor Rizzari
Staff with Sentara RMH perform an average of 240 blood transfusions each month, and with low donation numbers during the holiday season on top of other factors, supply can get low quickly.

Local

JMU Relay For Life holding fundraiser at Urgie’s Cheesesteaks Friday

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Mandy Bartholomew
Friday night, JMU’s Relay For Life team will be set up outside of Urgie’s Cheesesteaks in Harrisonburg for a winter fundraiser.

News

The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 12:30-3:30 at Embrace in Waynesboro.

VDH launches new Syphilis dashboard on its website

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Mike Staley
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) launched a new syphilis tracking dashboard on its website.

Local

62-year-old Richard Brunk was found guilty of murdering his then 63-year-old brother Ronald...

Weyers Cave man found guilty of murdering brother

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Colby Johnson
A Weyers Cave man was found guilty of murdering his brother on Thursday in Rockingham County Circuit Court. 62-year-old Richard Brunk had been accused of murdering his then 63-year-old brother Ronald Brunk back in June of 2022.

News

With the holiday season approaching, some gifts given to children might not be safe for them...

Keeping children safe with new toys this holiday season

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Mike Staley
With the holiday season approaching, some gifts given to children might not be safe for them to play with.

Weather

Aurora over Arkansas. Image courtesy of Brad Emfinger.

Aurora/Northern Lights could be visible Thursday night

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WHSV First Alert Storm Team
How to view the aurora in Virginia and West Virginia and what to look for.
7-Day Forecast
7-Day Forecast

Safety

Rockingham County Fire and Rescue training exercise.

Fire prevention during winter season

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Ty Powell
Tips to prevent winter house fires.

News

Harrisonburg vet discusses symptoms of mystery respiratory illness in dogs.

Harrisonburg vet discusses ‘mystery illness’ in dogs, how you can protect your pet

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Taylor Rizzari
Dr. Shelby Pedigo said the upper respiratory illness started popping up with cases reported in the state of Oregon earlier this year.

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23-year-old Michael Byrd is facing several charges including abduction and malicious wounding.

New details emerge after shooting leaves Henrico Police officer injured

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Henrico Police are revealing new information about a shooting that injured an officer on Wednesday night.

Weather

The month's big weather events in review.

November 2023 Weather Headlines

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 11:13 AM EST
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By WHSV First Alert Storm Team
The month included some rain, but how did that impact the drought?

News

Adam Snyder

Parents convicted of murdering 8-year-old son sentenced

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 10:48 AM EST
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By Ken Brown and Jennifer Edwards Baker
Two Springfield Township parents convicted of murdering their 8-year-old son more than seven years ago have now been sentenced.

News

Holiday lights

Being mindful of people with Epilepsy when displaying lights

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 9:12 AM EST
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By Olivia Whitehouse
Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui, Neurologist with Sentara RMH, said to avoid areas with white flashing or flickering lights. If seizures are controlled, it may be easier to visit an area with stable lights that are not changing or flashing.

News

The “Waffle House Index” goes red due to coronavirus pandemic

Police: Suspect uses note to rob Chesterfield Waffle House

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 9:09 AM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Chesterfield Police are searching for the person accused of robbing a Waffle House overnight.

Local

The Staunton-Augusta YMCA is taking strides to create a healthier community for all.

Staunton-Augusta YMCA wins global bike championship, leads way for adaptive equipment

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 12:31 AM EST
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By Mandy Bartholomew
The Staunton-Augusta YMCA is taking strides to create a healthier community for all.

Local

Staunton House Fire

Numerous departments respond to house fire Wednesday night

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 12:30 AM EST
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By WHSV Newsroom
At 9 p.m. Wednesday, a call came in for a fire at 177 Friends Lane in Staunton.

Local

Shenandoah County looking for community input on Brownfield redevelopment

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 11:58 PM EST
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By Mandy Bartholomew
Shenandoah County is looking to redevelop underutilized or vacant buildings and how they can be repurposed to bring value back to the community.

News

Power lines in Augusta County

Waynesboro and Augusta County areas experience power outages

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 11:56 PM EST
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By Olivia Whitehouse
“The first outage occurred at 5:22am when a saddle failed which carried wire transmitting power to local customers, at the highest point we had about 607 customers affected with that outage,” said Carper.

News

More EVs coming to West Virginia

More EVs coming to West Virginia

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 11:43 PM EST
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By Ariana Mintz
The project through Tennessee Tech University, which received federal funding, has a goal of helping introduce EVs to under-privileged areas.

News

Taylor Swift Cards

Taylor Swift fans across the world help Chesterfield girl celebrate 13th birthday

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:32 PM EST
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By Desiree Montilla
Since making the post on Tuesday morning, over 350,000 people have viewed the post and hundreds have reached out to Sarah Blanks asking how they can help.

News

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‘One pill can kill’: Virginia seeing uptick in fentanyl overdoses

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:22 PM EST
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By Shantel Davis
REVIVE training helps the community become aware of what to do should they encounter an overdose situation.

Local

MTC has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to have students install HVAC systems inside two...

MTC students install HVAC system in Habitat for Humanity homes

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 6:54 PM EST
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By Colby Johnson
MTC has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to have students install HVAC systems inside two houses that are being built for Habitat clients on Suter Street in Harrisonburg.

Local

A Bridgewater woman has dedicated herself to helping animals in need around the Valley. Gina...

Bridgewater woman works to help animals in need

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 6:45 PM EST
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By Colby Johnson
A Bridgewater woman has dedicated herself to helping animals in need around the Valley. Gina Troyer is a retired Turner Ashby teacher who now volunteers with several organizations to help animals in various ways.

News

Dominion Outage Map as of 12:30 p.m.

Many people without power in Waynesboro and Augusta County

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 6:41 PM EST
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By WHSV Newsroom
According to Craig Carper, Senior Communications Specialist for Dominion, there are three work orders that have been submitted around the area.

News

Albemarle County Police (FILE)

Elderly Albemarle man charged with 2nd-degree murder

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 5:17 PM EST
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By NBC29
ACPD arrested 83-year-old Raymond Boudewin Dewilde today, charging him with second-degree murder.

State

Wreaths at the UVA Cancer Center

Wreath auction raising funds for UVA Cancer Center patients

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:22 PM EST
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By Bria Stith
The hallways at the UVA Cancer Center are lined with festive decorations to help patients.

News

The West Virginia and Regional History Center at WVU Libraries is home to a historic life...

Pearl Harbor artifact donated to WVU

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 4:18 PM EST
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By WDTV News Staff
West Virginia University will house a lasting reminder of the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor in the form of a life preserver from the USS West Virginia.

News

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Teen arrested for Danville shooting

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 3:22 PM EST
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By Pat Thomas
His name has not been released.

News

A group of 31 5th graders at Spotswood Elementary School are working on community service...

Spotswood Elementary students learning to make a difference through service projects

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 3:06 PM EST
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By Taylor Rizzari
Student Graceson Hill said he is excited to help younger students like his little brother learn these strategies.

Local

5th fire station for HFD announced, Bluestone Town Center to be revitalization area

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 12:00 AM EST
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By Mandy Bartholomew
This agreement is for a new firehouse to be built in Harrisonburg. This would be the city’s fifth station.

Local

Speaking long-term, Leckie's collected Rent.com's studies report that Virginia rates are up by...

Rent.com’s November report shows decline in rates and demand

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
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By Cora Dickey
The seasonal trends in housing rates from before 2020 are present.

News

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Be mindful of your pets this holiday season

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:58 PM EST
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By Olivia Whitehouse
The water for Christmas Tress can have fertilizer and bacteria that can be harmful for pets, said Sears.

Local

Organizations in the Valley with big goals for Giving Tuesday

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:52 PM EST
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By Mandy Bartholomew
This Giving Tuesday, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB) has a million meals mindset

Local

The hope and motive is to prevent substance abuse and drug overdose.

Prescription drug drop-off boxes now available all year long

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:51 PM EST
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By Cora Dickey
HPD has accepted 1157 pounds of medication through the drug take-back drop box in the last three years.

News

The Staunton Salvation Army received over 200 bikes to give children this holiday season.

Salvation Army receives over 200 bikes to give to children this holiday season

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:50 PM EST
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By Mike Staley
The Staunton Salvation Army received over 200 bikes to give children this holiday season.

News

WARM shelter at First Baptist Church in Waynesboro

Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry begins shelter season

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:50 PM EST
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By Olivia Whitehouse
The shelter runs from the week of Thanksgiving to early April. Brian Edwards, Acting Executive Director and Board Chair for WARM said the first week the shelter had an average of about 12 individuals.

News

The Pygmalion School will close after 47 years of service to students with developmental and...

The Pygmalion School set to close after 47 years of service

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 8:22 PM EST
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By Mike Staley
The Pygmalion School will close after 47 years of service to students with developmental and cognitive disabilities.

News

The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic (ARDC) celebrated 30 years of service to under served...

Oral Care at Schools program supporting children in Augusta County

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 8:21 PM EST
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By Mike Staley
The Augusta Regional Dental Clinic offers free dental care for students while they are in school.

News

The band will now compete in ESPN’s inaugural HBCU Band of The Year competition on Dec. 15 at...

VSU marching band ranked best Divison II HBCU band

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 7:21 PM EST
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Virginia State University’s Trojan Explosion Marching Band has been named the top Division II HBCU band in the country, according to ESPN.

Local

The Town of New Market is hoping to adopt a new charter for the first time in more than 50...

New Market looking to update town charter for first time in over 50 years

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:44 PM EST
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By Colby Johnson
The Town of New Market is hoping to adopt a new charter for the first time in more than 50 years. The town’s newly drafted charter would give it some additional authority and flexibility if it is approved by the state.

Local

Shenandoah county has been hit particularly hard. The Virginia Cooperative Extension says this...

Low groundwater levels a big concern in Shenandoah County

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:42 PM EST
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By Colby Johnson
Shenandoah County has been hit particularly hard, the Virginia Cooperative Extension said this is one of the most severe droughts the area has seen in the last 50 years.A major concern in the area is the significantly low levels of groundwater and the long-lasting impact that could have.

News

Virginia State Police

VSP: One dead, one seriously injured in Augusta County crash

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 6:18 PM EST
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By WHSV Newsroom
Virginia State Police investigating fatal Augusta County crash.

News

UVA Lighting of the Lawn 2022

Solar panels power a University of Virginia holiday tradition

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:58 PM EST
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By Maggie Glass
One of the University of Virginia’s biggest traditions, Lighting of the Lawn, is returning the night of Friday, December 1.

News

Three displaced after Danville house fire

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:41 PM EST
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
Three people have been displaced after a Monday night house fire.

News

(FILE)

Tesla looks for future Charlottesville locations

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 3:12 PM EST
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By Keagan Hughes
The developer of The Shops at Stonefield is looking to rezone the shopping center for a potential Tesla sales center.

Tell Me Something Good

Wayne Wright is a chaplain with industrial and commercial ministries and despite having a...

83 year-old ICM chaplain not letting eye disease diagnosis slow him down

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 2:44 PM EST
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By Taylor Rizzari
Wayne Wright said he enjoys being a friendly face for those going through the best and worst of times to confide in.

Events

Participants from the 9th annual Arctic Dip running into Sun Retreat lake.

VAIL prepares for 10th annual Arctic Dip

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 2:08 PM EST
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By Ty Powell
The Valley Association for Independent Living is preparing for the 10th annual Arctic Dip. This is a fundraising event to provide the essentials for people with disabilities to live an independent life.
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