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Wanted man from Missouri arrested in Luray
A man from Missouri who has been on the run for 15 years was arrested in Luray this week. → Read More
Family and friends of fallen Bridgewater officers reflect one year after deadly shooting on campus
February 1, 2022 is a day many of us will never forget. It was a day that two brave officers made the ultimate sacrifice on Bridgewater College’s campus. → Read More
Strasburg community works to make town more accessible
After a week, the ramp was built, and a barrier was removed. → Read More
Rockingham County woman sews gifts to donate to Sentara RMH
It started with just one walker bag for a friend in joint therapy, but has turned into hundreds of items for strangers turned friends at the hospital. → Read More
JP’s Toy Drive is back for another year of giving
An 8-year-old boy in the Valley is continuing his holiday tradition of giving back. → Read More
Staunton heating and cooling business looking to spread hope for the holidays
All-Temp wanted to give back to the community that has supported them over the years. So, they decided to give away a new energy-efficient heating system to someone in need. → Read More
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s Neighborhood Produce Market meets people where they are
The program just wrapped up for the season and was able to serve more than 12,000 people. → Read More
Heart-warming military homecoming surprise for students at River Bend Elementary School
A P.E. teacher at River Bend Elementary School is back doing what he loves most. → Read More
Harrisonburg teacher named Elementary State Conservation Teacher of the Year
Alexandra Szucs has worked at Spotswood Elementary School for five years where she’s been able to combine her passion for environmental science with her love for teaching. → Read More
Waynesboro cosmetologist helps restore clients’ confidence
He said SMP changed his life and helped him regain his confidence. Now, he’s on a mission to help others look and feel their best. → Read More
Harrisonburg couple celebrates wedding anniversary after meeting online during pandemic
John and Margie joined a group on Facebook back in 2020 just looking to make connections during a time of isolation. Neither of them expected to actually find the person they would want to spend the rest of their lives with. → Read More
Former HPD Lieutenant honored with new headstone
For Cecilia Hawkins, it was just five minutes with Harrisonburg Lt. Leon Byrd back in 1989 that led her to make a positive change toward a better life. → Read More
Woman in Rockingham County trains unadoptable horse to find a loving home
Each trainer is assigned a horse that would be unadoptable and has 100 days to train them to learn the skills needed to be adopted. Lezotte got Ferrari. → Read More
Rockingham County woman makes cards for community members
A woman in Rockingham County has made it her mission to spread joy by creating cards. → Read More
JMU alum starts nonprofit to help coaches who are facing hardships
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. → Read More
Local salon to host annual back to school event this weekend
It’s that time of year again. Students will soon be heading back to school, and a local barber shop and beauty salon is sending them back in style. → Read More
JMU grad begins career in social work at agency that helped him as a teen
While there are a lot of opportunities in Virginia for youth in the foster care system to pursue higher education and get a college degree, the majority of them are unlikely to do so, but Dennis Villeda is a different story. → Read More
Community Spotlight: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Inflation and supply chain shortages are creating challenges for many of us, but one nonprofit is overcoming those obstacles to continue feeding the need. → Read More
Community Spotlight: NewBridges Immigrant Resources Center
New Bridges Immigrant Resource Center has been working to build a community where everyone can thrive for more than 20 years. → Read More
Community Spotlight: Scholars Latino Initiative
For 10 years, the Scholars Latino Initiative (SLi) has been helping create opportunities for students at Harrisonburg High School. → Read More