Charlottesville man killed in fatal crash on Interstate 64
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Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash Thursday night that claimed the life of a Charlottesville man.
Search Results for fire
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Chris Graham: Strangely quiet Virginia Senate race
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Other than the occasional report on polls that of late have put Tim Kaine in the lead over George Allen, it’s been strangely quiet on the campaign trail in the Virginia Senate race. Think about it. Battleground state, two former governors, both of whom have been talked about at one time or another as possible future players on the national stage, locked in what has been a neck-and-neck race for 18 months, and … nothing.
Community Foundation announces scholarship opportunity
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The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge is now accepting applications for the John W. Greene Memorial Scholarship through Nov. 16.
Disaster preparedness program sees increased interest
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September marked the ninth annual National Preparedness Month, a concentrated awareness and disaster preparation campaign sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) used the month to showcase the Valley’s regional disaster preparedness and mitigation program, Shenandoah Valley Project Impact (SVPI).
David Reynolds: Romney’s Lexington Campaign
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The campaign was short. About two hours on a chilled fall morning with the fog rolling in – along with a small army of VIPs and the press. The army was not led by a Civil War general named Hunter, for the barracks across the Virginia Military Institute’s Parade Grounds were left intact. It was led by a very civil civilian who is advocating for more generals, strange as that may sound. His reasoning: “The only way human beings can win a war is to prevent it.” Those words came from VMI alum, General George C. Marshall. (Disclosure: All outside speakers at VMI must refer to Gen. Marshall.)
Romney on foreign policy: ‘Hope is not a strategy’
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Mitt Romney looks at the world today and sees it as a more dangerous place than it was four years ago. That was the theme of a foreign-policy speech delivered by the Republican presidential nominee at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington on Monday.
Press Conference: Mike London
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UVa. coach Mike London talks with the news media about his team’s four-game losing streak and more heading into a home game this weekend against ACC rival Maryland.
Harrisonburg, Rockingham celebrate International Walk to School Week
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Twelve area schools will join others from around the world Oct. 1-5 to celebrate International Walk to School Week. Students from Waterman, Keister, Spotswood, Stone Spring, Cub Run, Ottobine, South River, John C. Myers and Pleasant Valley Elementary Schools; Thomas Harrison and Skyline Middle Schools; and Turner Ashby High School will be walking and rolling to school during the first week of October
Earth Talk: Global warming and extreme weather
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Dear EarthTalk: What is the scientific consensus on all the extreme weather we’ve been having—from monster tornadoes to massive floods and wildfires? Is there a clear connection to climate change? And if so what are we doing to be prepared? – Jason Devine, Summit, Pa. Extreme weather does not prove the existence of global warming,…
Y to host top fitness trainer
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A top New York City personal trainer will speak on the topic of fitness at the Waynesboro YMCA on Saturday, Oct. 6. Holly Rilinger is a Waynesboro native and former state basketball player of the year at Waynesboro High School before going on to star at James Madison University and the WNBA. Rilinger is a Nike Master Trainer and a Master Spin Instructor for one of the largest and most successful spin companies in the world, Flywheel.
