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.
Jennifer and Dale Phillips both work full-time jobs in Mt. Jackson on top owning of the two flower shops, but say they have a passion for serving members of the community.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the last few years when children usually head back to the classroom, organizations like Blue Ridge CASA for Children historically see this trend every year.
Ranked voting has been adopted by states like Alaska and Maine. Delegate Sally Hudson explains how this style of voting can possibly help Virginia’s 2023 elections.
“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.
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.
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.
“If you do start to see your car is overheating that’s a good point to pull off into a safe spot, pull up the hood of the vehicle, turn the vehicle off, let it cool down it may take as long as 45 minutes,” Dean said.
The Buckingham Branch Railroad is launching the Virginia Scenic Railway. The commonwealth’s only regularly-scheduled tourist train is set to roll out Aug. 4.
A group in the Augusta County area is collecting “journey bags” to help local foster kids transition from home to home with a few of their own belongings.
“We’re still getting hit with lots of requests for assistance now, it’s the most requested legal problem that we’re getting these days. Whether we’ll have the same results now when we don’t have the same tools that we had a month ago remains to be seen,” BRLS Executive Director John Whitfield said.
The Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro is celebrating a milestone. An Eastern Cottontail rabbit was treated at WCV, making it the center’s 90,000th patient.
In partnership with the Central Shenandoah Health District, Augusta Health is offering a 5-11-year-old COVID-19 drive-thru vaccine clinic Wednesday, June 8, from 3-6 p.m.
Harrisonburg City Public Schools is facing a lawsuit from a group of six parents and teachers regarding a school division policy on gender identity and the treatment of transgender students.
One hundred sixty four years after its completion Crozet’s Blue Ridge Tunnel is having a rededication as one of Virginia’s Civil Engineering Landmarks.
Harrisonburg City Public Schools will continue to serve meals at no charge to children 18 and under this summer at both school sites and via Mobile Café routes.
Witnesses have informed the Harrisonburg Police Department that the vehicle, a 2014 Chevrolet Impala, did not stop at the stop sign at West Rock Street and North Liberty Street prior to the crash.
Authorities are now charging Candi Royer and Travis Brown with aggravated murder in connection with the disappearance of 3-year-old Khaleesi Cuthriell.
