It’s Pet Day at WMRA—and if you’re like a lot of listeners, you’re probably not listening alone.
Maybe there’s a dog at your feet… a cat in the window… or a pet that’s become part of your daily routine right alongside WMRA. Today, we’re celebrating that connection.
Mention your dog when you make a donation, and we’ll send you a WMRA doggie bandana—a small thank-you for supporting the station you count on. And... if you want to roll the dice with your cat (or any other pet), we're happy to send one to you as well, just let us know when you give.
Thanks to Ashby Animal Clinic and All About Paws for sponsoring these new bandanas and helping make today special.
Maybe there’s a dog at your feet… a cat in the window… or a pet that’s become part of your daily routine right alongside WMRA. Today, we’re celebrating that connection.
Mention your dog when you make a donation, and we’ll send you a WMRA doggie bandana—a small thank-you for supporting the station you count on. And... if you want to roll the dice with your cat (or any other pet), we're happy to send one to you as well, just let us know when you give.
Thanks to Ashby Animal Clinic and All About Paws for sponsoring these new bandanas and helping make today special.
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Early voting is underway for a statewide referendum over proposed congressional district maps in Virginia. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi spoke with eight candidates for the House of Representatives about the redistricting effort. This report is the second in a four-part series. -
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Jim Schmidt is James Madison University’s seventh president. He will be inaugurated Wednesday, April 8, as his first academic year at JMU comes to a close. WMRA’s Calvin Pynn, asked Schmidt about the feedback he’s heard from students, faculty and staff regarding JMU’s future. -
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Hundreds of people got free medical care in Fishersville this weekend, when the national nonprofit Remote Area Medical set up a pop-up clinic at the Augusta Expo Event Center. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi visited and filed this report. -
The Virginia Forum was held at Shenandoah University on its 20th anniversary over the weekend [March 19-21], bringing people together from different fields of study, such as Virginia history and literature. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports. -
Augusta County officials held a cornerstone ceremony on Monday at the new courthouse, which is in the final stages of construction. Its opening will mark a new era in a county that predates the U.S. government. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. -
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