Cora Dickey
Weekend Reporter
Cora Dickey joined WHSV in September 2022, trading the Rocky Mountains for the Shenandoah Valley! She was born and raised in South Carolina and received her journalism-concentrated bachelor's degree in Communication at Regent University in Virginia Beach back in 2019.
She is a people-person with a flair for broadcasting! With less than two years of full-time experience under her belt, Cora is an award-winning reporter after placing first at the 2022 Colorado Broadcasters Association Awards for Best Video Essay with No Narrative. Words cannot describe how stoked she is to be back on this side of the country, closer to friends and family.
Aside from reporting, Cora loves to dance, watch a good movie/tv show, exercise, throw axes, cheer people on in karaoke, volunteer, and just enjoy life. Her goal is to blend interpersonal communication with creative storytelling as she illustrates each story to its fullest capacity.
The motive to give out as many helmets as possible is driven by the current number of brain injuries that hit close to home.
Rockingham County Fire and Rescue Chief Holloway says all outdoor burns have to be at least 50 feet away from any structure
Performers feel that people of all ages can enjoy and relate to the story.
Those involved say the town’s third annual Winter Festival was a success.
The couple says they were turning on Old Furnace Road when a car crossed the double yellow line and began shooting.
HPD has accepted 1157 pounds of medication through the drug take-back drop box in the last three years.
Small Business Saturday is meant to show support to the unique stores and mom-and-pop shops in the hometown communities over major franchises.
Berry said there are collection areas in grocery stores and fifteen schools across Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
Michelle's Wreaths and Trees confirmed it can take ten years for the perfect Christmas tree to grow.
People wanting to keep their blood sugar from getting high are advised to go to the Thanksgiving table with a plan.
Organizers hope to put presents under as many Christmas trees as possible.
Singer-songwriter Jessi Pugh still gets inspiration for her music from her Shenandoah Valley hometown.
Organizers confirmed the food bank’s most-needed food items are high-protein, low-sodium, low-sugar, and whole-grain non-perishable foods.
Election results are not declared or announced until after all voting deadlines are passed.
Crowds gathered in Downtown Harrisonburg for the city’s annual Veteran’s Day parade.
The mechanic shop's staff were up bright and early to prepare a hot meal of pancakes, bacon and other options.
Poison Control officials state that kids getting cannabis edibles and not realizing it is the safety concern at hand.
Members of the program see the event as more than just an assignment to fill.
James Madison University’s campus geared up for the homecoming game, starting with a meet and greet with the school’s new director of alumni relations, Paula Polglase.
Every Guns to Gardens event takes unwanted guns to be dismantled and molded into garden tools or art pieces; on Sunday, October 22nd, the event arrived in Harrisonburg.
Community members feel the system failed the toddler.
Successful numbers from participants, attendees, and ticket sales solidified its return.
The three-day fundraiser donated half of the funds from each ceramic coating to breast cancer awareness and research.
Even though they weren't affected by the hack Columbia Gas of Virginia stressed maintaining the confidentiality of customer information is critical.
All anyone needs is five minutes to present your ID and mark your ballot.
Honor Flight’s Top of Virginia chapter said that the homecoming for these veterans’ is 50 years overdue.
President Simons and his team hope the strike does not last too long, knowing the domino effect it could have.
Organizers hopes to give out at least one full scholarship knowing the joy of higher education.
Crack o’ Dawn Bakery & Bistro is working as much as possible, even on Labor Day, to get its new home ready.
Elkton’s main drinking water source a ground aquifer has not been adequately replenished by rainfall.
Conversations are also happening with connections made while on the road to strengthen numbers.
“Can’t Feel at Home” gives permission to talk about what happened with hopes of healing just like how Dr. Glick wrote it.
Sheep Superintendent Frank Hoover says the line of work builds off a connection with the animal.
Founder Jack Oppenheim came up with the idea four years ago after his car was towed while on a date.
The walks are described as a symbol that Khaleesi is not forgotten.
Organizers are confident that sunflowers to show up because of the resilience this plant has in heat.
In light of extensive heat, gardeners like her know that sunflowers and celosia thrive these conditions.
The team expressed $72,000 is the largest amount of funding their nonprofit has ever received at one time.
The daycare was hoping to be open for kids who feel they do not have a place that meets their needs and a space to be themselves.
The shows bring out competition for farmers in training, but a checkup on how the cows and goats can make food people eat.
Bridge of Hope's waitlist higher than ever with over 30 families facing homelessness.
The barbershop’s owner, Jason Wells, said he and his community are all in this together when it comes to taking care of the kids.
The New Directions Center was declared last night’s true winner with all the proceeds going to the center’s efforts to combat domestic violence.
Although the stigma believes these operations are purely cosmetic, surgeons find a benefit for the patient’s personal health.
Kline’s Dairy Bar says reaching this milestone wouldn’t have happened without the communities loving what the staff stands for.
Dr. Barber expressed that the success of the event is thanks to all of the groups that make it happen.
The Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club confirmed things like vitamins, getting massages, and diet all impact agility.
This is the first round of funding for the program since 2021.
The dojo bounced back from the pandemic and became more than a gym.
The team expressed its gratitude for the partnership which helped them make progress in finding homes for the many animals.
