Category: Harrisonburg Issues
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Valley high school students race in super-charged soapbox derby
For generations, kids have been building soapbox cars and racing them in derbies, but the days of actual soapboxes on lawnmower wheels have given way to vehicles that are far more complicated and powerful while being eco-friendly.
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Embattled shelter could reopen ‘soon’ after renovations and additional hirings
The Salvation Army is making plans to re-open its Harrisonburg emergency homeless shelter, after closing it in March in the wake of allegations of mismanagement and poor living conditions.
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Students already have Rocktown High School homework
More than two years before Rocktown High School will open, area students have their first assignment: create a time capsule.
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JMU student joins national experts to explore events surrounding Jan. 6
A JMU student was among a group of scholars who recently met to share their research and better understand the events of the January 6, 2021 insurrection of the U.S. Capitol. (With video)
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Council tabs money for organizations, approves a future pay raise and opts to hand over an alley to JMU
More than 40 community organizations will receive city funds — including 11 first-time recipients — after the city council made changes Tuesday to the draft of the city’s next budget.
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HEC bills rise again as natural gas prices continue climb; SVEC also raises rates
For the second time in six months, rising natural gas prices have prompted the Harrisonburg Electric Commission to increase the fuel charges on each customer’s bill.
Romero won’t seek another term on Harrisonburg City Council
Harrisonburg Vice-Mayor Sal Romero officially announced Thursday he will not seek a second term on the Harrisonburg City Council. Romero, who is the first Hispanic member of city council, cited family as one of the biggest reasons not to run for re-election.
Rocktown prevails as new high school’s identity takes shape
In the end, it seems, it was always going to be Rocktown High School. The Harrisonburg City School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to select Rocktown High School as the name of the city’s new high school —with school colors of black and red. The new school’s identity will be completed once the board signs off on a mascot later.
