Politics & Government
Democrats hold Harrisonburg town hall urging 'yes' on redistricting referendum
Democrats gathered at their Harrisonburg headquarters for a town hall urging voters to support Virginia's temporary redistricting referendum on April 21, with Delegate Dan Helmer calling it a defense of democratic institutions.
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Harrisonburg moves three polling sites for April 21 special election
Three polling locations will be temporarily relocated for the April 21 redistricting referendum due to facility availability — all affected voters will receive mail notices about their new polling sites.
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City Council hears grant proposals, Vice Mayor raises SAVE America Act concerns
Harrisonburg City Council held a public hearing on $490,000 in community development block grant allocations for housing and public services, while Vice Mayor Dany Fleming flagged concerns about federal legislation moving through Congress.
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Public Safety
Former Elkton teacher sentenced to 20 years for child sexual abuse
John Rose IV, a former teacher and coach at Elkton Middle School in Rockingham County, was sentenced to 20 years in prison — all but six suspended — after pleading guilty to eight counts of child sexual abuse.
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High winds leave storm damage in Jolivue neighborhood near Staunton
Overnight high winds swept through the Jolivue community outside Staunton, downing trees and scattering debris along Brookwood Road and leaving property damage for several residents.
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Business & Economy
Education
Augusta County Schools pass $158M budget with 2% pay raise — hoping for more
The Augusta County School Board approved a 2026-27 budget of $158.4 million that includes a 2% employee pay raise, though officials are pushing for 3% if $1 million in additional revenue becomes available. The district faces a $1.9M reduction in state funding.
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JMU names Waynesboro reading specialist Virginia Literacy Teacher of the Year
Taylor Rose, a K-5 reading specialist at Wenonah Elementary School in Waynesboro, was recognized by JMU's College of Education for her early literacy intervention work — one of the most impactful in the state.
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Sports
Community
Bluestone Vineyard wins three gold medals at Virginia Governor's Cup
Bridgewater's Bluestone Vineyard took home three gold medals at Virginia's prestigious Governor's Cup wine competition after judges recognized half of its submissions as award-worthy.
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Broadway volunteers and first responders deliver $15K in groceries to families in need
A community food drive in Broadway distributed over $15,000 worth of donated groceries, with local firefighters and sheriff's deputies partnering to deliver care packages through a drive-through event for families facing rising costs.
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