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Civil rights trailblazer visits Spotswood High School to discuss mental health
Rockingham County teen speaks out about aquatic life ruined in neighborhood pond
Rockingham County teen speaks out about aquatic life ruined in neighborhood pond
VDOT continues to clear roads as dangerously cold temperatures settle in
VDOT continues to clear roads as dangerously cold temperatures settle in
SVEC encourages preparation for upcoming winter storm, chance of outages
SVEC encourages preparation for upcoming winter storm, chance of outages
HFD reminds families of increased risk of house fires during winter weather
HFD reminds families of increased risk of house fires during winter weather

Education/ School Safety

Rocktown High students get creative with AP US Government ‘Poetry Jam’ project
Rocktown High students get creative with AP US Government ‘Poetry Jam’ project
Valley Career and Technical Center adds new aviation program
Valley Career and Technical Center adds new aviation program
JMU hosts ribbon cutting for new Cadet Physical Development Center
JMU hosts ribbon cutting for new Cadet Physical Development Center
Bridgewater College nationally recognized for making higher education more accessible
Bridgewater College nationally recognized for making higher education more accessible
Turner Ashby High School students help local communities during Day of Service
Turner Ashby High School students help local communities during Day of Service
RCPS social studies supervisor recognized with national leadership award
RCPS social studies supervisor recognized with national leadership award
Shenandoah University launches historic campaign to celebrate 150th anniversary
Shenandoah University launches historic campaign to celebrate 150th anniversary
JMU recognized for sustainability research
JMU recognized for sustainability research
MBU faculty passes ‘no confidence’ vote against Board of Trustees
MBU faculty passes ‘no confidence’ vote against Board of Trustees
Beverley Street Studio School announces upcoming closure
Beverley Street Studio School announces upcoming closure
Walmart manager helps Spotswood students with disabilities master workplace skills
Walmart manager helps Spotswood students with disabilities master workplace skills
Law enforcement reminds parents, students of social media safety
Law enforcement reminds parents, students of social media safety
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears visits Waynesboro for speaking engagement
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears visits Waynesboro for speaking engagement
Professors remind college students to be aware of social media post while job hunting
Professors remind college students to be aware of social media post while job hunting
Shenandoah University celebrates new students’ arrival amid record enrollment
Shenandoah University celebrates new students’ arrival amid record enrollment
James Madison University unveils its new electric ‘Gus Bus’
James Madison University unveils its new electric ‘Gus Bus’
RCPS installs new ‘smart’ surveillance cameras in schools across the county
RCPS installs new ‘smart’ surveillance cameras in schools across the county
Bridgewater College navigates rising tuition costs with alternative approach
Bridgewater College navigates rising tuition costs with alternative approach
Balancing mental health and academic overload heading back to school
Balancing mental health and academic overload heading back to school
Shenandoah County Public Schools discusses new safety features
Shenandoah County Public Schools discusses new safety features
JMU advances its campus with updates to Carrier Library, new residence hall
JMU advances its campus with updates to Carrier Library, new residence hall
Recent graduates continue to struggle looking for jobs
Recent graduates continue to struggle looking for jobs
VDOT, SCSO urge drivers to exercise caution near bus stops
VDOT, SCSO urge drivers to exercise caution near bus stops
School board chairs discuss MTC’s future after Harrisonburg board votes to withdraw
School board chairs discuss MTC’s future after Harrisonburg board votes to withdraw
City of Harrisonburg holds large-scale active shooter training
City of Harrisonburg holds large-scale active shooter training
United Way prepares for upcoming Tools For School Resource Fair
United Way prepares for upcoming Tools For School Resource Fair
How to prepare kids for back-to-school sleep schedules
How to prepare kids for back-to-school sleep schedules
JMU football team kicks off season with visits to Rockingham County schools
JMU football team kicks off season with visits to Rockingham County schools
Bridgewater College students grow fresh produce for local food pantries
Bridgewater College students grow fresh produce for local food pantries

Good News / Feel Good Friday

Valley vineyards combine forces to save grapes before heavy rainfall
Valley vineyards combine forces to save grapes before heavy rainfall
Massanutten Regional Library accepting applications for 2026 Rocktown Author Festival
Massanutten Regional Library accepting applications for 2026 Rocktown Author Festival
HPD hires mental health co-responder to improve crisis response
HPD hires mental health co-responder to improve crisis response
Weyers Cave’s Harmony Harvest Farm featured in ‘Better Homes & Gardens’ magazine
Weyers Cave’s Harmony Harvest Farm featured in ‘Better Homes & Gardens’ magazine
Massanutten Regional Library recognized as ‘Library of the Year’ by state association
Massanutten Regional Library recognized as ‘Library of the Year’ by state association
Mountain Mayhem roller coaster nears opening day at Massanutten Resort
Mountain Mayhem roller coaster nears opening day at Massanutten Resort
McDonald’s coming to the Town of Grottoes, set to open in 2026
McDonald’s coming to the Town of Grottoes, set to open in 2026
Harrisonburg restaurant stays open for Labor Day, attracting more customers
Harrisonburg restaurant stays open for Labor Day, attracting more customers
Take a sneak peek at Harrisonburg Fire Station 5, set to improve response times
Take a sneak peek at Harrisonburg Fire Station 5, set to improve response times
Blue ridge Free Clinic adds mental health, dental annex
Blue ridge Free Clinic adds mental health, dental annex
Tribute to Trent Skatepark opens in Strasburg Town Park
Tribute to Trent Skatepark opens in Strasburg Town Park
Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company prepares for annual Lawn Party
Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company prepares for annual Lawn Party

Community Events/ Service

Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley awards $100K grants to area nonprofits
Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley awards $100K grants to area nonprofits
Shenandoah Valley Partnership hosts energy forum
Shenandoah Valley Partnership hosts energy forum
Green Hill Cemetery Association celebrates designation as national historic place
Green Hill Cemetery Association celebrates designation as national historic place
City of Staunton completes Gypsy Hill Park stream restoration project
City of Staunton completes Gypsy Hill Park stream restoration project
New library partnership brings free camping equipment to Staunton residents
New library partnership brings free camping equipment to Staunton residents
Massanutten Resort hosts 2nd annual ‘Massanutten Cares’ day
Massanutten Resort hosts 2nd annual ‘Massanutten Cares’ day
VDOT and the city of Waynesboro cut the ribbon on the ‘Southern Corridor’ project
VDOT and the city of Waynesboro cut the ribbon on the ‘Southern Corridor’ project
Strasburg mayor declares Aug. 12 as ‘Strasburg Express Day’
Strasburg mayor declares Aug. 12 as ‘Strasburg Express Day’
Crowds gather for Staunton’s annual ‘Happy Birthday America’ Parade
Crowds gather for Staunton’s annual ‘Happy Birthday America’ Parade
Union workers, community members protest Medicaid cuts at Earle-Sears event in Harrisonburg
Union workers, community members protest Medicaid cuts at Earle-Sears event in Harrisonburg

Health/ Mental Health

Sentara RMH honors Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Sentara RMH honors Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Local experts discuss ADHD in adults during ADHD Awareness Month
Local experts discuss ADHD in adults during ADHD Awareness Month
September marks peak time for asthma triggers, raising awareness for asthma attack spike
September marks peak time for asthma triggers, raising awareness for asthma attack spike
Stressed, isolated Gen Z workers face serious mental health issues, experts say
Stressed, isolated Gen Z workers face serious mental health issues, experts say
Children depending on AI for companionship becomes ‘problematic,’ counselor says
Children depending on AI for companionship becomes ‘problematic,’ counselor says
Extreme heat causes increase in road rage
Extreme heat causes increase in road rage
VDH: Decrease in kindergarten vaccinations draws concerns
VDH: Decrease in kindergarten vaccinations draws concerns
VDH program aims to prevent childhood lead exposure
VDH program aims to prevent childhood lead exposure
‘Young Adults Rise’ program expands across the Shenandoah Valley
‘Young Adults Rise’ program expands across the Shenandoah Valley
OB-GYNs recommend pregnant women receive COVID-19 shot regardless of CDC guidance
OB-GYNs recommend pregnant women receive COVID-19 shot regardless of CDC guidance
Social media amplifying effects of seasonal affective disorder, therapist says
Social media amplifying effects of seasonal affective disorder, therapist says

Informational/ Community Impact

Staunton jewelry store burglary under investigation; over $330k in cash, jewels stolen
Staunton jewelry store burglary under investigation; over $330k in cash, jewels stolen
Court documents reveal new details in Harrisonburg resident’s immigration-related arrest
Court documents reveal new details in Harrisonburg resident’s immigration-related arrest
Harrisonburg mother ‘aggressively detained’ in front of teenage daughter by federal agents
Harrisonburg mother ‘aggressively detained’ in front of teenage daughter by federal agents
Harrisonburg mother ‘aggressively detained’ in front of teenage daughter by federal agents
Harrisonburg mother ‘aggressively detained’ in front of teenage daughter by federal agents
Valley independent pharmacies see impacts of overspending of Medicaid funds
Valley independent pharmacies see impacts of overspending of Medicaid funds
Harrisonburg coffee shop wary of shifting supply chain amid tariffs
Harrisonburg coffee shop wary of shifting supply chain amid tariffs
Harrisonburg Public Works to launch new scheduling system for bulk, yard debris collection
Harrisonburg Public Works to launch new scheduling system for bulk, yard debris collection
Rockingham County Fire and Rescue reminds residents of smoke alarm safety during ‘Fire Prevention Week.’
Rockingham County Fire and Rescue reminds residents of smoke alarm safety during ‘Fire Prevention Week.’
Shenandoah Valley Partnership hosts energy forum
Shenandoah Valley Partnership hosts energy forum
Expert shares tips for go-bag essentials and more during National Preparedness Month
Expert shares tips for go-bag essentials and more during National Preparedness Month
‘It’s really bad’: Rockingham County school bus driver speaks out on staff shortages
‘It’s really bad’: Rockingham County school bus driver speaks out on staff shortages
Harrisonburg officials remind residents about the dangers of gas leaks following explosion in Albemarle County
Harrisonburg officials remind residents about the dangers of gas leaks following explosion in Albemarle County
Lyndhurst man pleads guilty to over 30 counts of child pornography possession
Lyndhurst man pleads guilty to over 30 counts of child pornography possession
SCSO responds to residents’ questions about recent kidnapping attempt
SCSO responds to residents’ questions about recent kidnapping attempt
Experts remind fans to gamble responsibly this football season
Experts remind fans to gamble responsibly this football season
‘Gen Z’ looks to renting over buying
‘Gen Z’ looks to renting over buying
Valley farmers begin preparations for cold months ahead
Valley farmers begin preparations for cold months ahead
Reports: Rockingham County electoral board refers Matt Cross fines to commonwealth’s attorney
Reports: Rockingham County electoral board refers Matt Cross fines to commonwealth’s attorney
Study: 79% of workers have been ‘catfished’ by employers
Study: 79% of workers have been ‘catfished’ by employers
Staunton, Augusta County remain under boil water advisory; service restored
Staunton, Augusta County remain under boil water advisory; service restored
Experts remind hunters to complete requirements ahead of fall season
Experts remind hunters to complete requirements ahead of fall season
Virginia ranks No. 14 for increase in student loan delinquency among borrowers
Virginia ranks No. 14 for increase in student loan delinquency among borrowers
Luray town manager, developer talk plans for revitalizing old warehouse
Luray town manager, developer talk plans for revitalizing old warehouse
Harrisonburg organizations discuss impacts of federal funding cuts
Harrisonburg organizations discuss impacts of federal funding cuts
Sangerville woman’s home taken over by flooding
Sangerville woman’s home taken over by flooding
Locksmith scams causing concerns in the Valley
Locksmith scams causing concerns in the Valley
How heavy rain and flooding can negatively affect your health
How heavy rain and flooding can negatively affect your health
Strasburg sees trash pickup delays amid service provider’s staffing shortages
Strasburg sees trash pickup delays amid service provider’s staffing shortages
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