It’s our final challenge for this Fall Campaign - Crutchfield, an audio/video store in Harrisonburg and Charlottesville - is teaming up with Weaver’s Flooring America in Harrisonburg - to unlock $1,300 if we raise $8,000 by 6:30pm.
And to help us get going, an anonymous member in Charlottesville is offering to Match the first $5,000!
And to help us get going, an anonymous member in Charlottesville is offering to Match the first $5,000!
Live updates: Hurricane Ian
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Tropical Storm Ian, weakened by its devastating trip across the Florida peninsula, is expected to regain strength over the Atlantic Ocean.
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Students at Charlottesville High join those from nearly 100 schools around Virginia in a protest against Governor Youngkin’s new transgender student policy… The governor declares a state of emergency in preparation for rain and storms from Ian this weekend… The federal government is spending lots of money for domestic semiconductor manufacturing, and Virginia’s universities will benefit….
WMRA Local Stories
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Randi B. Hagi/As fall begins, another season comes to an end – the season of road patching. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. -
Randi B. Hagi/Harrisonburg celebrated its annual International Festival on Saturday. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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A new type of theater experience has emerged in rural Rockingham County. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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A veterinarian with practices in Winchester and Harrisonburg has lost his license to practice – for now. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi has the details. Please be aware that this story includes some upsetting and graphic medical content.
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As part of an occasional, ongoing series on mental health topics, WMRA's Randi B. Hagi asked clinicians how they're handling an increased demand for their services.
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First responders in the Harrisonburg area held their annual active shooter training last week. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports on what they’re learning from recent mass shootings. And please note that this story does include audio from their simulations, including the sounds of gunfire and people calling for help.
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In the second of a two-part report on school resource officers and public schools, WMRA's Randi B. Hagi takes a closer look at Harrisonburg, which kept their SRO program; and Albemarle County, which ended theirs.
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Some local school districts have removed school resource officers in recent years; others have chosen to keep theirs. WMRA’s Randi B. Hagi investigated the role of police in public schools in our area. Here’s the first of her two-part report.
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In the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, WMRA's Randi B. Hagi checked in with abortion providers and support networks in the area.
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A summer enrichment program in Rockbridge County just completed its pilot run with bilingual elementary and middle school students. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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From patent-pending products to new storefronts, hemp purveyors in the region are finding innovative ways to grow the industry. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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The Charlottesville area has seen a boom in hemp-based businesses in recent years. But how are these growers and retailers preparing for recreational marijuana sales when the state legislature still hasn't established retail regulations? WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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The Seven Bends State Park near the town of Woodstock is home to hiking trails, riverside recreational opportunities, vibrant biodiversity, and some hidden gems of local history. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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A new statewide approach to mental health aims to intercept crisis situations before they get out of hand. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
The 2022 WMRA Fall Fundraising goal is $125,000 by Friday, September 30th. Please Donate Today!
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