Mercy House Gets Housing Grant
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 4/19/19 HARRISONBURG — Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday the recipients of the Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grants worth $2.2 million, including local nonprofit Mercy House.Through a competitive process, 30 projects that target efforts to reduce homelessness were selected for the funds.Mercy House was awarded the maximum grant of $100,000.This is the third year in a row Mercy House has received the Virginia Housing Fund Homeless Reduction
Rockingham Park Prepares For Grand Opening
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 4/19/19 HARRISONBURG — The Rockingham County Recreation Commission met Thursday, presenting updates on Rockingham Park at the Crossroads along with upcoming events.The park remains on track for a grand opening on June 2, accompanied with bounce houses, food trucks and athletic activities.The recently installed playground continues to be a big hit for children, becoming a popular spot at all times of the day, according to the commission. Its biggest draw is the zip
Great Community Give Aims For Record Year
By PETE DELEADaily News- Record 4/15/19 HARRISONBURG — For Maria Simonetti of the Collins Center and Child Advocacy Center, the Great Community Give is about more than just raising money — it’s about raising awareness.She said many people don’t know that Harrisonburg and Rockingham County have a nonprofit geared toward helping sexual abuse survivors.“It introduces them to us,” said Simonetti, the center’s executive director. “They are exposed to a host of nonprofits in the region they might not have known
Public Comes Out To Clean Up Harrisonburg, Blacks Run
By LAINE GRIFFINDaily News-Record 4/15/19 HARRISONBURG — More people joined together for the 22nd Blacks Run Clean Up Day than Rebecca Stimson ever remembers in her three years working as the city’s public works stormwater compliance specialist.More than 700 people showed up Saturday morning to pick up trash on the city streets and at Blacks Run.“Usually we pick up around 3-4 tons of trash, but we are hoping for less because that could mean there is less trash being improperly disposed of,” Stimson
DN-R Gets Virginia Press Association Awards
By LAINE GRIFFINDaily News-Record 4/13/19 HARRISONBURG — Six staff members of the Daily News-Record were recently honored for their work.At the 2018 Virginia Press Association competitions, 11 awards were given to six staff members for exceptional work in advertising, editorial and photography work.The DN- R competed in the midsize daily division.John Rose, a cartoonist who has worked with the DN- R since 1993, won the “Best in Show” award at the annual VPA annual awards banquet, which took place April 6
Immerge- Partners in Growth Website Give-A-Way
Immerge Launches Partners in Growth Program (Harrisonburg, VA) Immerge, a division of McClung Companies, is announcing a new partnership program. The “Partners in Growth” program offers a local nonprofit organization a free marketing website. Immerge is offering a custom website built on the ExpressionEngine content management system (CMS). This partnership is a way for the selected nonprofit organization to market its mission and for Immerge to showcase their website design and development
April 16 is National Advance Care Planning Day
April 16 is National Advance Care Planning DaySentara RMH offering assistance to anyone who wants to create, discuss or update their advance care plan HARRISONBURG, VA – National Advance Care Planning Day is Tuesday, April 16, and to recognize the importance of having an advance care plan, Sentara RMH will have staff members available throughout the week of April 15-19 to answer community members’ questions about advance care planning and to help them create or update their own advance care plan.
Dove Named To President's Advisory Council Of The John Maxwell Team
(Press Release: 04 2019) Wes Dove has been named to the President’s Advisory Council of the John Maxwell Team. In this process, Dove was also named as an Executive Director with the team certifying him to deliver the same licensed content only previously available through the John C. Maxwell Company and used by organizations such as Microsoft, Delta, Hendrick Motorsports, Chickfila, and many others. The Advisory Council was established to support the President of the John Maxwell Team, Paul Martinelli, in
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Eastern Mennonite High School chemistry students participated in a second-year college level chemistry lab at James Madison University on April 4 as part of their dual enrollment chemistry class with Kevin Carini. In preparation for the visit to the JMU lab, the EMHS students have been studying organic functional groups and basic organic nomenclature, says chemistry teacher Kevin Carini. Nomenclature in chemistry is a set of rules to generate systemic names for chemical compounds. The students heard a
HRG Crooked & Weedy 5K
Are you the type of person who runs only if being chased by a wild animal? What if there was an incentive at the end of the race? A sweet, red, fruity, full bodied incentive? Then get off the couch and get registered for the Crooked & Weedy 5K at Bluestone Vineyard. Runners, joggers, walkers, of any level--enjoy the day complete with food, live music, and of course, the great wines at Bluestone Vineyard.REGISTER HERE Price includes: Race Shirt (must be signed-up by 4/1 AND be one of the first 250 runners
Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Names Five Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC Attorneys to their Annual Lists
Five Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC attorneys have been named VirginiaSuper Lawyer/Rising Stars for 2019. Three attorneys were named Super Lawyers, which is an annual publication only selecting five percent of the attorneys in the state to be included in their select list. WAW also had two attorneys named to the Rising Stars list. Rising Stars are attorneys under the age of 40 or in practice for 10 years or less. 2019 Super Lawyers: DANIEL L. FITCH - Civil Litigation CHARLES F. HILTON - Medical
Flying High • Airport Sees Soaring Passenger Numbers
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 4/6/19 HARRISONBURG — This week marks one year since the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport partnered with SkyWest Airlines and officials have seen some of the best business in two decades.SkyWest “has exceeded our expectations in their performance and the reception in the community has been positive,” said Greg Campbell, the executive director of SVRA.After one year full year of SkyWest operations, SVRA in Weyers Cave has seen a passenger traffic increase of 260% overall to
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Valley Legislators Reflect On ‘Circus’ Of A Session
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 4/9/19 HARRISONBURG — Scandals, taxes and Interstate 81 were the topics of interest during Monday’s post-legislative breakfast at Spotswood Country Club.Hosted by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, the event featured an overview of the 2019 General Assembly session by Sens. Mark Obenshain, R-Rockingham, and Emmett Hanger, R-Mount Solon, along with Dels. Tony Wilt, R-Broadway, and Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave.“The session was unlike any circus I’ve ever
PlanSURITY is Revolution in Cost and Quality of Dental Coverage, Changes Health Care TOO -
PlanSURITY is a Revolution in Cost and Quality of Dental Coverage, Changes Health Care Too- 5 Minute Must-See Video. Pay Less, Get More, Measure Everything with PlanSURITY. 1.) Employers reduce your costs... and what employees pay too. Permanently.2.) Covers everything done is the dental chair...with no restrictions or financial limits.3.) Measure and improve treatments with an independent review or clinical work and patient experience. Say good bye to traditional fatally flawed dental insurance.
Rockingham Cooperative moves Corporate Offices to Dayton, VA
Effective Friday, April 5th, Rockingham Cooperative’s Corporate Office will be re-located to 112 Meigs Lane in Dayton, VA. The new office location, placed directly in-front of Rockingham Mill, will house all of Rockingham Cooperative’s corporate staff including: accounts payable, credit department, HR, IT, training department, commodities division, purchasing, & marketing offices. Rockingham Cooperative customers and member-owners still have the ability to pay their bill at any Rockingham
Holy Week at EMU to include alfombra
Two unique Holy Week worship experiences will be hosted at Eastern Mennonite University this Easter season — each rooted in the Central American artistic and spiritual tradition of the alfombra de Aserrín, or “sawdust carpet.” The first event – which combines community members and worship in collaborative artistic creation – will be on Palm Sunday, April 14, at 7 p.m. on Thomas Plaza. The second event on Wednesday, April 17, highlights the traditional alfombra created during Holy Week by EMU’s Latino
Lawmakers OK Taxes, Fees To Fund I-81 Work
AP and staff reportsDNR 4/4/19 RICHMOND — The Virginia General Assembly has approved increasing truck registration fees and regional gas tax increases to pay for improvements to Interstate 81.Both the House and the Senate voted Wednesday to accept amendments proposed by Gov. Ralph Northam that included the tax and fee increases.Supporters said the increases would raise prices on gas in areas around I-81 by about 7 cents a gallon. They said the extra money raised would pay for urgently needed upgrades to
Organization: Timberville Among Safest Small Towns
By PETE DELEADaily News-Record 4/4/19 TIMBERVILLE — Although it had a lot of competition nationwide, Timberville cracked the list of the top 100 safest small towns in America. SafeWise, a safety-focused community organization, released its list Tuesday. Timberville ranked No. 36. Police Chief J. R. Dodd said that while he’s pleased the town was recognized, he doesn’t put a whole lot of weight in the rankings.“It’s a double-edged sword,” said Dodd, adding that he doesn’t want residents to become
Bridging The Gap For Art
New ‘Gallery Hop’ Showcases Scenery, Local ArtBy LAINE GRIFFINDaily News-Record 4/4/19 ELKTON — It’s all about supporting local artists and taking the scenic route from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend.The inaugural Bridge the Gap for Art event, which is a gallery hop between SoLace Fine Handcrafts in Elkton and Noon Whistle Pottery in Stanardsville, is set for Saturday and Sunday.SoLace owner, Barbara Polin, and Noon Whistle owners, John Pluta and Holly Horan, came up with the idea last spring to
AT&T HELPS ROCKINGHAM FREE CLINIC IMPROVE CONNECTIONS WITH PATIENTS
PRESS RELEASE4/4/2019For Immediate ReleaseSummer Sage504-437-4962 ssage@hrfreeclinic.org AT&T HELPS ROCKINGHAM FREE CLINIC IMPROVE CONNECTIONS WITH PATIENTSAT&T recently contributed $8,250 to the Harrisonburg Rockingham Free Clinic. With this impactful donation, the Free Clinic can participate in a phone and video interpretation system called CyraCom to help patients who speak English as a second language. In Harrisonburg alone, 11,615 citizens are speakers of a non-English language, with Spanish (7,278
Bridgewater, BRCC Sign Guaranteed Admissions Agreement
Daily News-Record 4/2/19 BRIDGEWATER — Two area colleges are working together to make a bachelor’s degree more accessible to students.Bridgewater College and Blue Ridge Community College signed a new guaranteed admission agreement allowing students meeting certain requirements to transfer directly from the community college to Bridgewater’s bachelor’s degree program and enter with junior status.Bridgewater President David Bushman and Blue Ridge Community College President John Downey signed the agreement
InterChange Unveils Solar Panels
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 4/2/19 MOUNT CRAWFORD — The InterChange Group formally unveiled its $3 million solar array systems that pepper the rooftops of four facilities across the Valley on Tuesday.The system is the largest of its kind at any Virginia logistics firm and is the culmination of two years of work. The speakers for the unveiling were Devon Anders, president of InterChange Group; Anthony Smith, the CEO of Secure Futures Solar; Ricardo Colón, the director of business programs for the U. S.
Board, Staff and Donors Bless Eastern Mennonite Elementary Building Project
Board members, donors, faculty and staff left blessings during a walk through of the the building renovation for Eastern Mennonite Elementary School on April 1, 2019. Mike Stoltzfus, director of business affairs, answered questions as visitors got a first-hand look at the progress of the renovation of the former MennoMedia building, which the school purchased two years ago to renovate for its K-5 program. In mid March the school celebrated gifts and pledges by donors totaling more than $3.5 million to the
Top Chef Harrisonburg Raises Money For CASA
Cooking For A CauseTop Chef Harrisonburg Raises Money For CASABy MEGAN WILLIAMSDaily News-Record 4/1/19 HARRISONBURG — Top Chef Harrisonburg took place at Bluestone Vineyard Saturday night and included chefs from Bella Luna Wood- Fired Pizza, Cuban Burger, Food.Bar.Food, Joshua Wilton House, Local Chop and Grill House, Vito’s Italian Kitchen and Montpelier Restaurant and Bar.The winner was Tom French from Joshua Wilton House. He won with a menu of farro risotto with chorizo, shellfish and lobster
Runners Seminar Held At Appalachian Physical Therapy
DNR 4/1/19 Appalachian Physical Therapy recently teamed up with Bluestone Bike and Run to present a seminar for runners on injury prevention and recovery. Led by physical therapist and athletic trainer, Dr. Adam Van Nortwick, 30 area runners of all ages learned about predisposing factors behind running injuries, as well as prevention and recovery.A competitive and now recreational runner himself for the past 17 years, Van Nortwick has garnered a wealth of experience which he puts into practice to continue
RMH Foundation Donation to Local Rescue Squads Allows for Life-Saving Treatment
Sentara RMH Donation to Rescue Squads Allows for Life-Saving Treatment HARRISONBURG, VA – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County received 22 new life-saving heart monitors from Sentara RMH Medical Center today. The new Zoll X Series heart monitors are used by EMS providers to transmit vital data to the Emergency Department on heart attack patients while they are in transit to the hospital. This enables Sentara RMH clinicians to be informed and
The Great Community Give - An Initiative of The Community Foundation
Point, Click GIVE On April 17 During the Great Community GiveHarrisonburg, VA – The Great Community Give, an initiative of The Community Foundation, is the community-wide day of charitable giving for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Ninety (90) nonprofit groups will be represented during this powerful day of action on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. GCG is an innovative online fundraising event giving residents the opportunity to donate to the charities of their choice. All donations are tax-deductible. “The
DASCOM Americas Announces New Name for Indoor Farming Systems Brand
DASCOM Americas, a worldwide diversified technology leader has announced a new brand name for its contained environment horticulture system. “HYVE” is a complete and programmable indoor farming system that uses hydroponics to grow fresh, healthy plants and vegetation in a controlled environment both in commercial and residential environments. The brand consists of scalable product offerings including a comprehensive solution for commercial growing which includes vertical racking, irrigation, fertigation,
Point, Click GIVE On April 17 During the Great Community Give
Point, Click GIVE On April 17 During the Great Community GiveHarrisonburg, VA – The Great Community Give, an initiative of The Community Foundation, is the community-wide day of charitable giving for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Ninety (90) nonprofit groups will be represented during this powerful day of action on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. GCG is an innovative online fundraising event giving residents the opportunity to donate to the charities of their choice. All donations are tax-deductible. “The
Aubrey Urbanewicz headlines Annual Bridgewater HIstorical Society Banquet
WHSV Chief Meteorologist Aubrey Urbanowicz will be featured as our guest speaker on Thursday, April 25, 6PM at Elks Club Lodge, 482 S Main St., Harrisonburg, VA. Aubrey will further our annual focus on this year as the 70th anniversary of the flood of '49. She plans to share a bit about local weather and specifically how it contributed to the floods of both '49 and '85 here in the valley. Dinner will be catered by Dayton Tavern. $30 per person, please request tickets through bwhsm109@gmail.com, in
Community Foundation Gears Up For Great Give 2.0
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 3/27/19 HARRISONBURG — The 2018 inaugural Great Community Give fundraiser blew organizers’ expectations out of the water, as the goal was met in the first hours of the event. This year, they’re setting sights even higher.The Great Community Give is an online fundraising drive featuring incentives to help local nonprofits meet goals to help fund their operations. It is organized by The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.Last year, the initial goal was
A Sweet Walk Around Downtown
By SHELBY MERTENSDaily News-Record 3/27/19 HARRISONBURG — Traverse through downtown Harrisonburg on April 5 in search of chocolate goods at the 21 stops featured in this year’s Chocolate Walk.The eighth annual Chocolate Walk is organized by the Collins Center, a nonprofit that supports victims of sexual assault.Participants visit each of the designated stops downtown to collect chocolate treats. A map of a suggested route is available, but participants can choose their own path to collect the 21 pieces
PRESS RELEASE: Employee Promotions
PRESS RELEASE: Employee PromotionsFor Immediate Release Farmers & Merchants Bank and its Board of Directors would like to congratulate the following individuals on their Officer promotions effective March 25, 2019. Bank Officer: Donna O’Byrne Kelsey Dean Sharrie Harrison Ashley McClure Jessica Luce Assistant Vice President: Barbara Bartley Vice President: Jackie
Jackson Hotel Management welcomes Brent C Jackson as President
The former Holiday Inn General Manager of the Year brings nearly 20 years of management experience to the comprehensive hospitality management companyBrent C Jackson President | Jackson Hotel Management March 20, 2019, Harrisonburg, VA – Jackson Hotel Management welcomes Brent C Jackson as President of their company. Brent joins the company with nearly 20 years of management experience in the hospitality industry. Brent will be responsible for managing new and existing business relationships while
City Council To Honor Longtime Harrisonburg Employee
DN-R Staff Reports 3/26/19 HARRISONBURG — City Council will consider a resolution honoring one of Harrisonburg’s longest-serving employees during its meeting tonight.At the top of the agenda after the pledge of allegiance is an item to recognize Reggie Smith. Smith will retire at the end of the month after 42 years leading the Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation.Smith, 65, is the only person to have led the department, which was formed in 1976, the same year he started. The Harrisonburg
REAL ID Information - Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
REAL ID Information SessionSome upcoming travel changes are quickly approaching that will affect everyone that flies! Beginning on October 1st, 2020, federal regulations will require a new form of identification for all Virginia residents boarding domestic flights called a REAL ID. The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport will be hosting a free Information Session on April 4th from 12-5 pm where the community can get questions answered about the REAL ID process by DMV representatives. For more information on
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2019 Post Legislative Breakfast
Post-Session Legislative Breakfast on April 8, 2019 7:30-9:00am at Spotswood Country Club.Click here to Register Chamber Members $15 and Non-Chamber Members $20 The annual Post-Session Legislative Breakfast is youropportunityto hear from our Senators and Delegates on the full impact of the 2019 General Assembly. Interested about I-81 and where do we go from here?Taxes, tax conformity and extra money were on the agenda... Who Won? Who Didn't??Educators at all levels were keeping an eye on the General
Community Leaders Deliver Meals On Wheels
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 3/21/19 HARRISONBURG — Wayne Harold has been regularly volunteering with Meals on Wheels for six years, and is usually joined by Zeke, his chocolate lab.But on Wednesday, his delivery team member was his son, Josh, the taproom manager of Brothers Craft Brewing in Harrisonburg.Over a dozen “Community Champions,” or community leaders, helped deliver food for the local Meals on Wheels program run by the Valley Program for Aging Services.The “champions” were organized into six
Paxton Serving As Interim Town Manager
By PETE DELEADaily News-Record 3/21/19 DAYTON — After more than two years on the sidelines, Joe Paxton returned to action in local government this year.Dayton Town Council tapped the retired Rockingham County administrator as interim town manager on Jan. 24. He will lead the town until a replacement can be found for Bobby Popowicz, who resigned in early January.Paxton, who has been working with a local government consulting firm, The Berkley Group, said returning to the office was seamless.“I’ve kept
Boys And Girls Club Names Interim Head
By LAINE GRIFFINDaily News-Record 3/20/19 HARRISONBURG — With Lori Kizner’s last day with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County coming to an end in two weeks, Greg Lunsford will take over the reins as interim executive director.Lunsford, 50, began his career at the local Boys and Girls Club last Oct. 15 as the director of development. Once he takes over as interim executive director on April 1, he will still continue his job as director of development.“Lori has done so many great
2nd Annual Color Run/Walk Party May 18, 2019
This year John C. Myers Elementary, Lacey Springs Elementary and Linville-Edom Elementary schools are teaming up to put on the 2nd Annual Color Run/Walk Party that will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Broadway High School to raise money for their schools. This year the event has expanded to three schools and planning for the May 18th event is underway. Parents, administrators, local emergency personnel and teachers have begun meeting to make sure the event is successful, safe and fun for all.
Paintings and Oil Pastel Drawings by Kim Juda Souder and Bob Bersson
The April exhibition at Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) Smith House Galleries features works by artists Kimberly Juda Souder and Robert Bersson. Kimberly Juda Souder earned a degree in K-12 Art Education from Montana State University, studied abroad in Italy and Mexico, and has been involved in a number of solo and group exhibitions. Although she learned to paint with oils, she currently works with acrylic paint on canvas or wood panel. She often uses realism, adding a touch of impressionistic brushwork
Lenhart Pettit Announces Name Change to Flora Pettit
Lenhart Pettit Announces Name Change to Flora PettitFollowing the retirement of Jeff Lenhart, a shareholder in its Harrisonburg office, the law firm has announced that its new name is Flora Pettit, effective March 18, 2019. John W. Flora, whose is now recognized in the firm name, is a founding shareholder who practices primarily in the law firm’s Harrisonburg office. Flora has vast experience representing businesses, having served as lead corporate counsel for a Fortune 500 company, as well as legal
DN-R Hosts First Senior Expo
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 3/15/19 HARRISONBURG— The Daily News-Record’s Senior Expo will bring together the latest products and resources for older adults in an effort to try and match up the community with different services in the area.On Sunday, the Rockingham County Fairgrounds main exhibit hall will be filled with local vendors offering a variety of services.“We are excited about hosting our first Senior Expo because there isn’t another event like this in the Valley,” said Rhonda McNeal,
New Software To Aid United Way
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 3/16/19 HARRISONBURG— United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County will roll out a centralized database for local health and human service providers to improve quality of referrals to clients on Wednesday.The system, called Empower Harrisonburg Rockingham, uses software from the New York based Unite Us company.Unite Us, founded in 2013, was originally created to support the military community, said Sabina Loscalzo, the director of marketing for Unite Us.“Over time, the
Chefs Compete For A Cause
By SHELBY MERTENSDaily News-Record 3/13/19 HARRISONBURG — Brian Bogan will arrive at Bluestone Vineyard on March 30 ready to defend his title as “Top Chef” in Harrisonburg.“I thrive off of challenges,” said Bogan, who competed for Local Chop & Grill House last year and will represent Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza this year.Top Chef Harrisonburg, based off the reality cooking competition television show “Top Chef,” is returning for its second year as a benefit for Blue Ridge Court Appointed Special
Daily News-Record Welcomes New Editor
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 3/14/19 HARRISONBURG — Clarissa Cottrill began writing before she knew how to write, drawing pictures on napkins to express herself. Continuing her writing and diving into the journalism industry, Cottrill made her way to becoming the Daily News-Record’s newest editor.“I always wanted to be a writer and as I got older I saw journalism as this great industry of writing and creativity, but also public service, which are both really important, so I just threw myself into
HPD Foundation Takes Over Adventure Race
By PETE DELEADaily News-Record 3/14/19 HARRISONBURG — Three years ago, Chad Layman started the Fine Earth Adventure Race to help veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.With three successful races under his belt, it was time for Layman, the owner of Harrisonburg’s Fine Earth landscaping, to hand the reins over to another organization, the Harrisonburg Police Foundation, according to the foundation.“The bigger it got, the more it stretched their resources,” said Auxiliary Lt. Robert
Sipe Center Ahead Of Schedule
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 3/14/19 BRIDGEWATER— Bridgewater Town Manager Jay Litten gave a tour of the construction site for the town’s new $1.3 million multipurpose theater Tuesday, followed by an update on performances coming up for the center’s first season.In his report to Town Council, Litten said construction continues to run ahead of schedule, despite the “incessant poor weather.”Originally expected wrap in the fall, construction is now on track to finish this summer at 100 N. Main St.
Dressed For Success : B&G Club Member To Compete In Richmond
By LAINE GRIFFINDaily News-Record 3/7/19 HARRISONBURG — Merciel Bujitu is getting ready to be the star of the show after being picked for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County 2019 Youth of the Year award.Merciel, a 15-year-old sophomore at Harrisonburg High School, moved to the Valley from the Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2017 not knowing a word of English, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a leader at the local club soon after his arrival.“He has such a radiant
Boys And Girls Club Hiring
Organization Looks To Replace Executive DirectorBy LAINE GRIFFINDNR 3/4/19 Daily News-Record HARRISONBURG— A well-known face to Harrisonburg is about to say goodbye and the process to find her replacement is set to begin within the next week.Lori Kizner, executive director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, announced her resignation on Jan. 31 saying, she will leave on April 1.Doug Driver, president of the club’s executive board, said advertising for the position will occur
Local Rotary Donates $100,000 To Rockingham Park
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 3/5/19 HARRISONBURG — Members of four local Rotary clubs gave not only their time over the weekend, but their money — donating $100,000 for playground equipment at Rockingham Park at the Crossroads.Over 60 members from the Rotary clubs of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Bridgewater and Harrisonburg- Massanutten pitched in hours of time spreading wood carpet down to be used under mulch and installing boarders surrounding the new playground at the park.Jon Sayre, a
Registration Open For Blacks Run Cleanup
By LAINE GRIFFINDaily News-Record 3/5/19 HARRISONBURG— Get those trash bags ready; the 22nd annual Blacks Run and Downtown Clean Up Day is coming up.Each spring, hundreds of people gather to help clean up the heavily polluted waterway and downtown properties.Registration opened Monday for people to sign up to volunteer.The Blacks Run and Downtown Clean Up Day will take place April 13. To register, visit www.cleanstream.org.The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality declared Blacks Run, along with
School Board Names Next Superintendent
By MEGAN WILLIAMSDaily News-Record 3/6/19 HARRISONBURG — Michael Richards, former chief of staff for Loudoun County Public Schools, will be the next superintendent of Harrisonburg City Public Schools.After a five-month search, the School Board unanimously approved the hiring of Richards, who attended the board’s Tuesday night meeting, where he and Chairwoman Deb Fitzgerald signed his contract.“I’m very excited to start this journey with you,” Richards said to the audience of about 50.Richards was there
Rocktown Kitchen To Highlight Local Farmers With Valley Dish
By SHELBY MERTENSDaily News-Record 3/6/19 HARRISONBURG — Shenandoah Valley Organic is collaborating with Rocktown Kitchen to host a multicourse farm-to-table dinner to showcase local farmers and businesses.SVO’s sixth Valley Dish will be held on March 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rocktown Kitchen, located at 217 S. Liberty St. in the Ice House complex.The dinner will also pair beer and wine from Pale Fire Brewing Co. and CrossKeys Vineyards, and incorporate ingredients from Shenandoah Growers, a family-owned
BRCC Bioscience Building On Track For This Fall
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 3/2/19 WEYERS CAVE — The opening of a new bioscience building at Blue Ridge Community College remains on track for this fall.With more than 41,000 square feet, the $20.8 million two- story structure will house the nursing program with labs, hospital room simulation areas and classrooms, according to Bridget Baylor, the director of public relations at BRCC.“There will also be a biomanufacturing suite, including clean-room technology for food manufacturing and other
Another Taste: Downtown Culinary Festival Returns
By SHELBY MERTENSDaily News-Record 3/2/19 HARRISONBURG — While the students are away on spring break, downtown Harrisonburg chefs have a chance to experiment with new menu items.Taste of Downtown, the city’s restaurant week, will run Monday through March 10 with 22 participating restaurants.“There’s a wide range of offerings,” said Kim Kirk, chief marketing officer for Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance. “We have restaurants that are rolling out their new spring menus, for example, Bella Gelato and
HIRE Vets Application Period Now Open
WASHINGTON – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced on Friday (February 1) the opening of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award application. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. “This program recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations, and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing, and retaining America's veterans,” a release from the DoL stated. “I encourage all Sixth Congressional District businesses to participate in this program,” Cline said. “Veterans
Red Wing Roots Music Festival's 2019 Full Line Up
Red Wing Roots Announces Headliners for Seventh Annual Festival Harrisonburg, Va. – The Red Wing Roots Music Festival will return to Natural Chimneys Park in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley for the seventh time this summer – featuring, as always, local favorites and festival hosts, The Steel Wheels . The 2019 festival will take place from July 12-14 in Mount Solon, Va. Festival organizers are excited to announce the full lineup of artists who will join The Steel Wheels in performing at the seventh
EMS Moving Forward On Elementary Building
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 2/14/19 HARRISONBURG — Renovations are underway to prepare Eastern Mennonite School’s new building to bring the school’s elementary classes onto its campus permanently.The city granted the school a building permit for the renovations on Feb. 6.Eastern Mennonite School, 801 Parkwood Drive, is a religious elementary, middle and high school in the Anabaptist-Mennonite traditions with 341 students.The project to finish the elementary school is estimated to cost $4.5 million,
Reed Receives Prestigious Award
By PETE DELEADaily News-Record 2/12/19 HARRISONBURG— When Deanna Reed attended a Harrisonburg City Council meeting for the first time five years ago, her main concern was school overcrowding.However, when she looked around the council chambers, she noticed a consistent theme: men.As someone who mentors youth as a passion and a career, she said, something needed to change. She lobbied women she knew to run for council, but had no luck. So, she ran herself.“I truly believe that young people need to see
Virginia Quilt Museum Reopens With New Exhibits
By SHELBY MERTENS Daily News-Record 2/12/19 HARRISONBURG — The Virginia Quilt Museum is launching its 2019 season on Feb. 19 with four exhibits that will run until the summer. The downtown Harrisonburg museum, 301 S. Main St., closed since Dec. 16, reopens with exhibits that will showcase local, regional and internationally made quilts representing a range of styles and techniques. “It’s a good representation of what traditional quilts look like and then what contemporary quilts are. So, you can
County Parks & Rec To Expand After-School Programs
By MEGAN WILLIAMSDaily News-Record 2/13/19 HARRISONBURG — After offering after-school programs at Rockingham County elementary schools for more than two decades, the Parks and Recreation Department is planning to expand to the middle schools as well.According to the department, 470 children are enrolled in after-school care at Cub Run, Mountain View, McGaheysville, John Wayland, Fulks Run, John C. Myers, Lacey Spring, Ottobine, Pleasant Valley and Peak View elementary schools.In November, Kirby Dean,
SVEC Awards Grants
DNR 2/13/19 ROCKINGHAM — The Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Committee awarded more than $14,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations in January.Operation Round Up, which launched in fall 2017, is the cooperative’s charitable giving program that addresses crucial needs within their service area, according to the SVEC press release.The cooperative serves around 93,000 meters in Rockingham, Augusta, Shenandoah, Clarke, Frederick, Highland and Warren counties,along with the
Habitat Earns $500K Loan
‘Forgivable’ Loan To Be Used For Affordable HousingBy JESSICA WETZLERDaily News- Record 2/6/19 HARRISONBURG — The Central Valley Habitat of Humanity was awarded a $ 500,000 “forgivable” loan Friday to be used for providing affordable housing to low- income individuals.David Wenger, executive director of the nonprofit, said the organization applied for the loan in October to help pay for upcoming projects.“It gives families hope to get off the island of isolation,” Wenger said in regard to providing
Interstate 81 Bills Advance
NewsInBriefInterstate 81 Bills AdvanceDNR 2/6/19 HARRISONBURG — Two bills that would create a yearlong study identifying funding for Interstate 81 improvements passed with little opposition in the House of Delegates and state Senate on Tuesday.Del. Steve Landes, R- Weyers Cave, and Sen. Mark Obenshain, R- Rockingham, proposed almost identical substitutes to their original bills last week in an effort to identify a funding source for I- 81 improvements.The bills create the Interstate 81 Corridor
A Weekend Of Wine
By SHELBY MERTENSDaily News-Record 2/6/19 HARRISONBURG — Hotel Madison is offering a immersive weekend experience for wine aficionados and connoisseurs that includes educational workshops, tastings and food pairings.The inaugural Winter Wine Weekend, taking place Feb. 22-24 in the hotel’s conference center, will showcase over 20 wineries based in the Shenandoah Valley region, in partnership with Bluestone Vineyard and the James Madison University Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation
SVEC Awards Grants to Area Charities
ROCKINGHAM – In January, Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Committee awarded more than $14,000 in grants to area nonprofit organizations. Operation Round Up is the cooperative’s charitable giving program that addresses crucial needs within our service territory. Member-owners voluntarily round up their monthly bills to the next even dollar, with funds accumulating in a pool of grant money. A committee of nine member-owners and one SVEC employee then reviews grant applications
I-81 Tolls Nixed
DNR 2/2/19 RICHMOND — Drivers on Interstate 81 in Virginia aren’t likely to have pay tolls anytime soon.The General Assembly has made clear recently that there is little appetite to move forward with a plan Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam and some Republican lawmakers tentatively backed before the session started to add tolls to Virginia’s 325-mile stretch of the interstate.Legislators are moving forward with a plan to create a special account to hold money to make about $2 billion in improvements on the
‘Mr. Elkton’ Settles Into New Role
YOUR HOMETOWNELKTON‘Mr. Elkton’ Settles Into New Role25-Year-Old Gooden Moves Into Mayor’s PostBy LAINE GRIFFINDNR 1/31/19 Daily News- Record ELKTON — If you had asked Josh Gooden 10 years ago if he would want to be mayor of Elkton, he probably would’ve said no.Now, Gooden said, he couldn’t imagine serving his community in any better way.“I’ve always been interested in community service, and this just kind of ended up being the route I went to continue to serve in the community I grew up in,” he
Callahan Named Partner At City Firm
BUSINESSBRIEFSCallahan Named Partner At City FirmDNR 2/9/19 HARRISONBURG — Clark & Bradshaw PC announced Quinton B. Callahan as a new partner of the law firm.Callahan, who joined the firm in 2014, practices state and federal civil litigation, with an emphasis on business and commercial litigation, according to a Tuesday press release from Clark & Bradshaw. He also serves as a corporate counsel for local businesses, the release states.Callahan, raised in RockinghamCounty, is a Broadway High School and
Dean Brothers Names CEO
HARRISONBURG — Dean Brothers Inc., a Harrisonburg commercial, industrial and residential electrical company, will welcome Adam Roberson as its new CEO in March.Roberson, who has experience with strategic planning while working for a Minnesota- based commercial printing company now called Navitor, has spent the past 10 years as an executive and program director of a medical nonprofit and is in the process of relocating to the Valley from central Maryland.The company’s four owners — Edward Dean, Steven Dean,
MTC Auto Program Gets New Car
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 1/23/19 HARRISONBURG — Massanutten Technical Center’s high school automotive training course welcomed a new car into its fleet Tuesday morning.The 2013 Ford Focus was donated by Harrisonburg Ford and will be the studied in- depth by students.The donation system is a simple process, said Kevin Hutton, MTC’s director.“We try to make it as easy as we can,” he said.Donated cars are typically fixed up and then auctioned to raise money for the program, Hutton said.A separate fate,
Snider To Work As Assistant To City Manager
By LAINE GRIFFINDaily News-Record 1/22/19 HARRISONBURG — Amy Snider is ready to get to work.Snider will take on the role as assistant to City Manager Eric Campbell by the end of this month. Along with other tasks, Snider will be in charge of customer service and citizen complaints, project coordination, special projects and City Council-city manager relations.Her salary with the city will be $88,109, including benefits. The funding for the newly created position was approved in the 2019 fiscal year
Bills Outline Details On I-81 Tolls
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 1/18/19 HARRISONBURG — Legislation filed this week outlines where lawmakers will begin their deliberations on proposed tolls for Interstate 81.On Tuesday, state Sens. Mark Obenshain, R- Rockingham, and Bill Carrico, R-Grayson, introduced a bill that would fund improvements to the heavily traveled interstate. Del. Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave, filed companion legislation in the House on Wednesday.“This is a starting point,” Landes said.The proposal comes after a yearlong study
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Chamber Event Spotlights Nonprofits
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 1/18/19 HARRISONBURG — Business leaders, taking time away from their everyday work to do a bit of socializing, chatted around the pool area of the DoubleTree by Hilton on Thursday evening. The event, sponsored by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, had a serious purpose beyond food and drinks, though.The business community was invited to attend the chamber’s annual nonprofit showcase, which gives area organizations an opportunity to network.Turning out for
Friendship Industries President Retires After 43 Years
WARM WISHESA ‘Revolutionary’ FriendshipFriendship Industries President Retires After 43 YearsBy IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 1/17/19 HARRISONBURG — George Homan’s 1974 skiing accident didn’t stop him from becoming a CEO.“[The accident] resulted in me needing to change careers,” Homan said, and that’s how he found himself at Friendship Industries, where he would work and lead for more than four decades.But every good thing must come to an end. Homan retired from Friendship Industries in November, but a more
Virginia Quilt Museum Season Opening! View our new exhibit of contemporary & traditional quilts from across the Globe
HARRISONBURG, VA – The Virginia Quilt Museum will be opening for the season on Tuesday February 19, 2019. The museum will showcase quilts from the museum’s private collection as well as 25 quilts from the Houston International Festival which will include some of the most famous names in contemporary quilt art as well as emerging artists whose innovative work has caught many collector’s attention. To complete the exhibit, quilts from Barbara Cline, an internationally recognized designer, author, and teacher,
Tolls Recommended For I-81
By JESSICA WETZLERDaily News-Record 1/9/19 HARRISONBURG — Gov. Ralph Northam rolled out a bipartisan proposal Tuesday for $2.2 billion in improvements along Interstate 81, which would be paid for in part by highway tolls.To make that happen, legislation establishing the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Fund must make its way through the General Assembly, which convenes today for the 2019 session.The proposed legislation comes after a yearlong study sponsored by Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Rockingham. The
Business Leaders Weigh In On Tolls
By IAN MUNRODaily News-Record 1/9/19 HARRISONBURG — Anticipation continues to build for Valley business leaders as state officials suggested tolls Tuesday to pay for improvements to Interstate 81.Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam announced draft legislation to generate $2.2 billion for projects identified last year in a plan by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.An announcement from Northam’s office said the legislation would be carried by state Sens. Mark Obenshain, R-Rockingham, and Bill Carrico,
Campbell Completes First Year Leading Harrisonburg
Hit The Ground RunningCampbell Completes First Year Leading HarrisonburgBy LAINE GRIFFINDaily News-Record 1/9/19 HARRISONBURG — Eric Campbell has spent a memorable fi rst year as Harrisonburg city manager and says his passion for local government has only grown.From Petersburg to Portsmouth to Charlotte, N.C., to Dallas, Campbell is no stranger to the world of city governance — he’s been doing it for almost 35 years.“The biggest thing I like about this job is making a difference in people’s lives,” he
ArtWorks Gallery at JMU
ArtWorks Gallery is excited for some changes coming to the Spring 2019 Semester at James Madison University! Gallery Director, Therese Smith is joined by Assistant Director, Caley English, and Graduate Advisor, Mallory Burrell. Therese Smith served as Co-Director during the Fall 2018 Semester. She is a Graphic Design Major in The School of Art, Design and Art History. Caley English was a Gallery Assistant during the Spring 2018 Semester. She is a BFA Studio Art Major also working toward teaching
Bridgewater named #2 for Top Ten Best Places to Live in Virginia for 2019
2. Bridgewater Source: Public domainOverall SnackAbility 7/10 Population: 5,906Rank Last Year: 4 (Up 2)Median Home Value: $209,200 (23rd best)Unemployment Rate: 3.3% (4th best)More on Bridgewater: Real Estate | Data | Photos Bridgewater is just about as close to a perfect area as you can get. Residents here are gainfully employed, and the schools are some of the best in the state. It’s safe, and residents get to enjoy the benefits of quality at home living. It’s quite a gem tucked away in
F&M Bank Announces VP Promotions
DNR 1/3/2019 HARRISONBURG — Farmers & Merchants Bank announced promotions for employees at several of its branches in the Shenandoah Valley.Jonah Pence was promoted to senior vice president and market leader for F&M Bank’s Harrisonburg and Rockingham County offices, according to a bank press release.Pence, who lives in Cross Keys, has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Virginia Tech as well as a graduate degree from Louisiana State University’s School of Banking. He attended Virginia Bankers School of
Free Clinic Expands Eligibility For Services
By LAINE GRIFFINDaily News-Record 1/5/19 HARRISONBURG — With most of its patients now covered by Medicaid, the Harrisonburg- Rockingham Free Clinic has changed its income eligibility requirements.The nonprofit health center’s board voted Dec. 28 to increase its income threshold for patients from 200 percent to 300 percent of the federal poverty level.In 2018, the federal poverty level for individuals was an annual income of $12,140 and $25,100 for a family of four, according to the U.S. Department of
EXCEPTIONAL EXECUTIVE • Living Life To The Fullest
EXCEPTIONAL EXECUTIVELiving Life To The FullestRole Models, Challenges Shape Lori KiznerBy LAINE GRIFFINDaily News-Record 12/31/18 HARRISONBURG — Everything is different in Lori Kizner’s world.To her, it’s about mentoring college students and helping young kids reach their full potential. But it’s also about living.Living her life to its fullest potential.Kizner is known to most people in the community for two things: being the executive director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham
ELKTON Town Manager Search Begins
By JESSICA WETZLERDNR 1/2/2019 Daily News-Record ELKTON — After almost three years with no one in the position, Elkton is now formally searching for a town manager.When Josh Gooden was elected mayor in November, he said he wanted to find a full-time town manager as soon as possible.“Filling the position is a top priority because it is needed for the long-term and the short-term planning of the town,” Gooden said Monday. “The town manager helps to make day-to-day decisions and bring all the department
Local SPCA Hires New Director
CANINE CONNECTIONLocal SPCA Hires New DirectorBy SHELBY MERTENSDaily News-Record 1/3/19 HARRISONBURG — The Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA has hired a new executive director who wants to lower the shelter’s high euthanasia rate.Huck Nawaz replaces Anne Anderson, who retired at the end of the year after 22 years. Nawaz officially takes over as executive director this month.Nawaz, 36, most recently was vice president of operations at the Humane Society of Charlotte, N.C., a no-kill shelter, for the last three
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AWARDS NIGHT • Chamber Honors Leaders
By SHELBY MERTENSDaily News-Record 1/4/19 HARRISONBURG — Kristo and Mira Papa had a dream to open their own restaurant.Often, they would stay up until 4 a.m. planning and building Rocktown Kitchen inside the Ice House complex in downtown Harrisonburg.“I remember the nights when we bought chalk and drew out the entire restaurant on the floor,” Mira Papa said in a video played at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet and awards ceremony Thursday night. “We slept right here on
HRCC is pleased to announce officers and new board members for 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce officers and new Board members for 2019 elected at the January 3rd Annual Banquet, held at the Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center. This year’s Executive Committee introduced at the Annual Banquet includes:Dr. John Downey, BRCC –ChairFrank Oncken, Skyline Roofing – Chair-ElectJoel Shank, Dynamic Aviation -Immediate Past-ChairDwight Buracker, PBMares -Vice-Chair of FinanceDonna Preziuso, American
Truck Company Marks 60 Years
By MEGAN WILLIAMSDaily News-Record 12/29/18 HARRISONBURG — Janice Shanholtzer was just out of high school when she applied for a job at Truck and Equipment doing parts inventory.There isn’t a special or meaningful story about why she applied for the job she did. Shanholtzer was just ready to start working.But what is special and meaningful was that she stayed. After taking the job in 1962, Shanholtzer has been with the company for 56 years.That’s almost the length of the company’s existence. Truck and
New Fair Manager’s Ag Roots Run Deep
‘SOMETHING I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO’Field ExperienceNew Fair Manager’s Ag Roots Run DeepBy SHELBY MERTENSDaily News- Record 12/28/18 HARRISONBURG — Rebecca Holloway grew up on a farm in Grottoes and started showing market steers and hogs at the Rockingham County Fair at the age of 11.Her family has a long history at the fair, and she won several awards for livestock in her youth. She looked forward to the weeklong event off U. S. 11 south of Harrisonburg each August.“When I was a kid, the fair was like
An Army Of Volunteers
By PETE DELEADaily News-Record 12/24/18 HARRISONBURG — Today would likely be a stressful one for hundreds of families in the area as they prepare for Christmas morning.But volunteers and donors helped to ensure presents are under the tree.For two long weeks this month, 82-year-old Margie Miller weaved through rows of thousands of toys piled into the Rockingham County Fairgrounds’ exhibit hall filling bags for needy children.The presents were picked up by parents on Dec. 13.Miller said it’s emotional to
New Director For First Night
By SHELBY MERTENSDaily News-Record 12/27/18 HARRISONBURG — Terry Burkholder, who was tasked with reviving First Night Harrisonburg eight years ago, is retiring in the new year, making way for a new executive director.The community New Year’s Eve celebration on Monday will be Burkholder’s last. Michael John Betts will take the reins on Jan. 1. “This is my eighth year and First Night continues to grow every year, and in passing the baton to Mike, I feel very confident that First Night will continue to grow
‘What Christmas Is All About’
By PETE DELEADaily News-Record 12/20/18 HARRISONBURG — For the past few days, New Market resident Pam Presgrave packed up pencils, notebooks, toothpaste and other items that most people take for granted.Over the next few days, more than 5,000 packages will be delivered to Virginia inmates provided by Kingsway Prison and Family Outreach in Harrisonburg.“It makes me feel good knowing that they’re not forgotten,” Presgrave said. “I have a wonderful time.”Kingsway, which started in 1983, is a
JMU Names Busing Business College Dean
Longtime Faculty Member Had Been Serving In Interim CapacityBy MEGAN WILLIAMSDaily News-Record 12/20/18 HARRISONBURG — Mike Busing got his first taste of the business world working in his family’s meat packaging company in Indiana. Busing said that’s where he believes he got his work ethic.But after years of working in the business, Busing’s dad told him to work hard in school so that he wouldn’t come back to the family trade.“He said study really hard and don’t come back to the family business,” said
Rockingham County Recognized For Annual Financial Reporting
NewsInBriefRockingham County Recognized For Annual Financial ReportingDNR Online 12/20/18 HARRISONBURG — Rockingham County has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association for its excellence in financial reporting. The county earned its 36th Certificate of Achievement for Excellence.The Board of Supervisors released to the public the Rockingham County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30. The report contained audited financial statements, analysis and
JMU Offers New Cybersecurity Program For Business
By SHELBY MERTENSDaily News-Record 12/19/18 HARRISONBURG — Starting next year, James Madison University will offer a new cybersecurity noncredit professional development certificate program for business leaders who want to learn how to better protect company and consumer data.The 20-hour introductory course consists of two full days of class in Harrisonburg and Roanoke, and two morning online sessions.“It’s designed for working professionals to build their confidence around cybersecurity strategy,” said
Connecting With Companies
By PETE DELEADaily News-Record 12/18/18 HARRISONBURG — Like many high school seniors, 16-year-old Irene Liu faces the challenge of picking her future career.To help with that, Harrisonburg and Rockingham County schools joined together Monday for the inaugural “Rockingham-Harrisonburg Works” working luncheon held at the James Madison University Festival Conference and Student Center.The luncheon gave Liu, who attends Harrisonburg High School, a chance to sit in on discussions with several of the
Bridgewater College receives $250,000 challenge grant from The Cabell Foundation
BRIDGEWATER, VA. — Bridgewater College has announced a one-to-one $250,000 challenge grant from The Robert G. Cabell III and Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation, in Richmond, Va., to help fund the renovation of the Alexander Mack Memorial Library to create the new hub of learning on campus, the John Kenny Forrer Learning Commons. In order to obtain the grant, Bridgewater must raise $250,000 in cash and pledges by Dec. 31, 2019. “We are grateful to partner with The Cabell Foundation on this challenge grant,
Literacy Nonprofit Finds Funding
By MEGAN WILLIAMSDaily News- Record 12/13/18 HARRISONBURG — Skyline Literacy has raised enough money to keep its doors open at least through the end of the fiscal year on June 30, the nonprofit announced Tuesday.After having its federal funding cut in recent years, the Harrisonburg-based organization for adults looking to improve their reading skills, attain citizenship, earn a GED or other similar objectives has struggled to make ends meet.However, a call for support through social and local media has
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F&M Bank Corp. Board Chairwoman Retires, Chairman Elected
On November 29, 2018, Ellen R. Fitzwater retired as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of F & M Bank Corp. after 19 years of service. The Board of Directors of F&M Bank Corp. appointed Michael W. Pugh as the new Board Chair. Mr. Pugh has served as a director of the Company for the past 24 years. Attachment: “Passing of the gavel” from Ellen Fitzwater (right) to newly elected Chairman, Michael Pugh. About F&M Bank Corp.F & M Bank Corp. operates as the holding company for F&M Bank, which provides
Yancey & Bowman, LLC Joins Brown Edwards
Harrisonburg, VA firm Yancey & Bowman, LLC, is pleased to announce the joining of their firm with Brown, Edwards & Company, LLP effective December 1, 2018. With this union, Roanoke, VA based Brown Edwards will have over 350 associates in 10 offices located in Blacksburg, Bristol, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Newport News, Roanoke, and Wytheville, Virginia; Charleston and Bluefield, West Virginia; and Kingsport, Tennessee. The partners and staff of YB will join the existing Brown Edwards office in
Virginia’s 20 Safest Cities of 2018
In Virginia, creating a safe environment goes beyond traditional crime fighting; it also means working to ensure no one is discriminated against based on race, religion, or other personal attributes. As Attorney General Mark R. Herring puts it, “No Virginian should be singled out for abuse, harassment, or mistreatment because of who they are, what they look like, how they worship, where they come from, or whom they love.” To that end, Herring has fought to expand the definition of hate crimes to
JustTech Recognized on 2018 CRN Next-Gen 250 List
JustTech Recognized on 2018 CRN Next-Gen 250 ListAnnual List Recognizes Solution Providers Transforming Business with Emerging Technologies November 5, 2018 – JustTech, a technology company focusing on managed print solutions, managed IT solutions and custom Xerox app solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named JustTech to its 2018 Next-Gen 250 list for the 2nd consecutive year. The annual list identifies IT solution providers who have embraced emerging technologies and
