Drug overdose-related deaths are decreasing across the state, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi spoke with a representative of the Central Shenandoah Health District about this trend and their overdose prevention services.

WMRA previously reported on a group of anti-Trump protesters who were issued citations and warnings for "non-travel" use of the I-81 overpass bridge in Woodstock. About a week later, another group of protesters assembled on a different overpass in Shenandoah County – and two of them were arrested. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Difficulty recruiting medical professionals and the forecasted impacts of the Trump administration's healthcare funding cuts have led Augusta Medical Group to close three facilities. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

When Henry and Priscilla Ireys (EYE-REES) found an old farm that promised refuge from hectic lives and encroaching illness, their world opened to unexpected adventures and led to surprising moments of beauty.

September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign highlighting the urgent need to end hunger. WMRA's Calvin Pynn spoke with Les Sinclair, Communications Manager for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank about food needs in our region and the efforts underway to address those needs.

The national nonprofit Remote Area Medical will return to Luray later this month. They're seeking volunteers to help with their free, pop-up medical clinic. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

A nonprofit that provides mental health services in the Staunton, Augusta County, Waynesboro area is celebrating newly regained financial security that will allow them to expand programs. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

On Monday, Buena Vista held its 54th annual Labor Day Festival. The event featured a parade and political speeches as an official kick-off to the 2025 election season. WMRA’s Meredith McCool reports.

Sentencing has been postponed for a man who was convicted in January of murdering two women in Harrisonburg in 2021. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Last year, a group of musicians, teachers, and arts administrators began talking about forming a new music organization in Harrisonburg. Out of these discussions, Rocktown House of Music was formed where the joy of music brings people of all ages together.