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"No Kings" protesters packed the Reservoir Road sidewalk in Woodstock for two hours Saturday morning. This event, while one of an estimated 2,600 gatherings across the country that day, was also part of a seven month streak of weekly demonstrations here against the Trump administration. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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WMRA previously reported on the Blue Ridge Free Clinic’s plan to offer dental care onsite this year. Now, mental health care will be included among the services provided at the clinic. WMRA’s Calvin Pynn reports.
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Last Saturday, the Rock City Regiment marched at the 15th annual Shenandoah Valley Marching Invitational, hosted at Harrisonburg High School. It marked their second year as a combination ensemble for Harrisonburg High School and Rocktown High School.
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A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that the company Nexus, formerly based in Augusta County, defrauded immigrant clients and owes $811 million in restitution and penalties. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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The University of Richmond and Virginia State Bar are hosting the only 2025 Virginia Attorney General Debate. The debate will feature Democratic candidate Jay Jones and Republican candidate Jason Miyares.
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As WMRA previously reported, three political demonstrators have ongoing court cases in Shenandoah County for defying state troopers' demands that they leave two different bridges on two separate occasions. In court on Tuesday, bailiffs initially prevented members of the public from entering the courtroom, while prosecutors agreed to abandon one charge that was improperly applied to the protesters. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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The spotted lanternfly has descended upon grape vines, fruit orchards, and maple trees in more than half of Virginia's counties, including the entire Shenandoah Valley. One local vineyard is arming their patrons to help swat out the invasive insects. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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In 1997, journalist David Poole launched a one-employee nonprofit to shine light on a blind spot in Virginia’s lax campaign finance system. Over the next quarter century, the Virginia Public Access Project assumed an increasingly larger role in state politics.
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Makayla Venable is the Democratic candidate running to represent the 36th District in Virginia House of Delegates. The District – which includes Staunton, Waynesboro, and parts of Augusta County – is currently represented by incumbent Republican candidate Ellen Campbell. Venable is a first-time candidate but has a background working in healthcare which, as she told me, influenced her to run for office.
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A former Augusta County businessman who pled guilty to federal tax evasion will remain in custody until his sentencing. Listeners are advised that this story contains discussion of attempted suicide. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.