This weekend, local contractors and carpentry students will kick off a "Build Blitz." The goal is to construct nine homes in nine days to benefit people facing homelessness. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

As we’ve been reporting this summer, local demand for food pantry services is way up. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge continues our occasional series on food aid with a visit to a pantry in Charlottesville that’s been serving the community for 20 years.

The first trial in the case of the alleged "Shopping Cart Killer" was scheduled to begin Monday. The court has moved it to January. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Since the early 1900’s, Massanetta Springs in Harrisonburg has served tens of thousands of people each year as a National Historic District anchored around the original Springhouse and the 1910 Historic Hotel.

Local school districts have dealt with a rash of threats and safety concerns since the start of the academic year. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

A conference that convenes every 10 years in Harrisonburg to honor and study Black poetry kicks off its fourth gathering on Wednesday. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Early voting in Virginia begins this Friday Sept. 20. To get some insight into choices in our area, WMRA’s Bob Leweke spoke with Valerie Sulfaro, political science professor at James Madison University. They started by talking about the Fifth Congressional District, and whether Democrat Gloria Witt can fulfill her promise to take advantage of Republican divisions there.

A local pool player recently competed in the U.S. Open Pool Championship in Atlantic City. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Harrisonburg high schools will re-open Tuesday, September 17. Both Harrisonburg High School and Rocktown High School were closed Monday, Sept. 16 while the Harrisonburg Police Department investigated a threat posted on social media.

The Shenandoah Valley has been under a drought warning advisory for the second summer in a row, impacting municipal water supplies and agriculture. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.