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County Supervisors Approve Four Special-Use Permits 2009-11-21
HARRISONBURG - The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors approved four of the five special-use permits presented during a public hearing earlier this week.
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Helping Hands, Loving HARTS 2009-11-21
HARRISONBURG - It\'s about dinnertime on a chilly Thursday night and a small congregation is huddled outside the basement door of Otterbein Methodist Church.
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Demolition Day Nearing 2009-11-20
HARRISONBURG - About 10 months from now, leaving the bleachers on Bridgeforth Stadium\'s west side for a hot dog won\'t be quite as annoying.
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‘Terrible Insect\' 2009-11-19
HARRISONBURG - Fearful of the widespread \"devastation\" of its entire ash tree population, officials at Shenandoah National Park are continuing to stress that campers resist temptation and not bring their own firewood into the park.
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‘Camp K\' Put On The Auction Block 2009-11-18
HARRISONBURG - The buildings, land and property belonging to a summer camp for foster children will be auctioned off Thursday, effectively silencing what had become a heated discussion between the camp\'s founding director and government officials.
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BC Unveils New Dorm Details 2009-11-18
Bridgewater College will break ground on two multimillion-dollar dormitory projects in February or March and then complete the first phase of construction by the end of the summer.
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Land-Use Matters Back On Agenda For Rockingham County Supervisors 2009-11-18
HARRISONBURG - For the first time in nearly half a year, the meeting agenda for the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors is packed with several requests for land-use changes.
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Tuition To Jump Midyear At BRCC 2009-11-17
HARRISONBURG - Starting in January, full-time students at Blue Ridge Community College will shell out about $110 more in tuition each semester.
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Caregivers Community Network 2009-11-14
ELKTON - No matter what strategy Melissa Mehring attempted, Hobert Hensley had her cornered at every move.
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Clinic Aids Area\'s Hungry Pets 2009-11-14
HARRISONBURG - Two years ago, Lori McDaniel rescued a litter of kittens from a man who
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The Bowser Bucket List: 2009-11-14
Last Saturday I was sitting in a U.S. Army airplane, circling above Harrisonburg at about 3,000 feet when something struck me:
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Hazmat Teams Keep Skills Honed 2009-11-13
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‘Always A Special Day\' 2009-11-12
HARRISONBURG - For one Harrisonburg family, Veterans Day has triple the meaning.
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SRI Remains ‘On Track\' 2009-11-10
HARRISONBURG - Despite a sluggish economy, SRI International has no plans to reduce the number of spinoff companies and high-paying jobs it\'s promised to bring to the area.
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Brandie The Flying Beauty 2009-11-09
SOMEWHERE ABOVE HARRISONBURG - With sparkling blue eyes, a trim figure and sandy blond hair, Brandie Phillips is strikingly beautiful.
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SRI To Dedicate New Building Today 2009-11-09
HARRISONBURG - After more than three years of planning and $17 million in construction costs, SRI International will officially call its new building in Rockingham County home today.
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Veterans Day Parade Doubles 2009-11-07
HARRISONBURG - Sunday\'s Veterans Day parade will have twice as many participants as last year.
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JMU To Dedicate Veterans Memorial Sunday 2009-11-07
HARRISONBURG - University will dedicate its new $200,000 Veterans Memorial on Sunday afternoon.
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Downey: BRCC Doing ‘Very Well\' 2009-11-06
HARRISONBURG - Although it\'s been \"challenging,\" Blue Ridge Community College is doing \"very well\" despite absorbing substantial budget cuts and an exploding enrollment.
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Play Anatomy 2009-11-05
HARRISONBURG - Jeremiah Mitchell isn\'t the most skilled of surgeons. On Wednesday morning, for example, the Broadway
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County Voters Approve Meals Tax 2009-11-04
Apparently, the second time was the charm. With 11,702 votes, Rockingham County residents gave the proposed meals tax a green light Tuesday, allowing the county to add a 4 percent levy to restaurant checks.
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Floyd Wins District 3 2009-11-04
MASSANETTA SPRINGS - The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors will remain unchanged.
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JMU Accounting Teams Advance To Final Round 2009-11-02
HARRISONBURG - Two teams of accounting students from James Madison University recently progressed to the final round of a regional accounting competition.
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Reaching For The Goal 2009-10-29
HARRISONBURG - Five weeks into its four-month fundraising campaign, the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has raised more than $180,000.
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City-County Task Force Prepares Flu Plan 2009-10-28
HARRISONBURG - Twenty-one area agencies are preparing to deal with the effects of a flu pandemic in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
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Marching Across The Pond 2009-10-28
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University\'s marching band earned its newest foreign fan - the former lord mayor of Westminster, England.
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London Calling 2009-10-27
HARRISONBURG - The Lord Mayor of London will visit James Madison University this afternoon to formally invite the school\'s marching band to participate in a parade through Great Britain\'s capital city.
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‘Emergency\' Aid Fund At JMU Tops $100K 2009-10-27
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University\'s \"emergency\" fundraising campaign designed to help students in need recently topped $100,000.
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EMU Graduate Wins Peace Contest 2009-10-26
HARRISONBURG - A 2009 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University recently received top honors in a speech contest involving competitors from the United States and Canada, EMU officials said in a news release.
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Firefighters Grieve As Blaze Probe Continues 2009-10-26
HARRISONBURG - As Rockingham County firefighters continue to mourn the loss of a colleague killed in a fire Friday night, investigators are ratcheting up the probe into the blaze, which they call suspicious.
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Search For New BC Head Continues 2009-10-24
BRIDGEWATER - Thanks to Phillip C. Stone\'s \"phenomenal job\" as president of Bridgewater College, the national search for his replacement is going \"extremely well,\" school officials said recently.
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Midnight Crash Causes Outage 2009-10-24
HARRISONBURG - About 2,000 households in Harrisonburg experienced a power outage late Thursday night after a truck crashed into a utility pole on South Avenue and exploded a fuse.
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Community Dialogues Pick Up Steam 2009-10-23
HARRISONBURG - Interest and participation in a series of community discussions about Harrisonburg\'s most pressing issues seems to be growing.
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Is Elkton ‘Ready\'? 2009-10-23
ELKTON - An effort to generate support for a clean-coal research facility in Elkton saw a bit of opposition Thursday evening as discussion in a public meeting turned heated at times.
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Midnight Crash Causes Explosion, Power Outage 2009-10-23
HARRISONBURG - A late-night crash on South Avenue resulted in a
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Bow WOW Chow 2009-10-22
HARRISONBURG - When Adam Beslove\'s yellow Lab suffered from digestive issues a few years ago, he did for his dog what any good parent would do: he fed her home-cooked meals.
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BBBS To Host ‘Wii\' Bowling 2009-10-21
HARRISONBURG - The local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization is putting a new twist on its most popular and lucrative fundraiser.
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Midnight Wreck On I-81 Injures 1 2009-10-21
HARRISONBURG - The driver of a tractor-trailer fell asleep at the wheel late Monday night, causing a wreck on Interstate 81 that sent one person to the hospital.
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New Name, Focus For Land Mine Center 2009-10-20
HARRISONBURG - The Mine Action Information Center at James Madison University has changed its name and is expanding its focus beyond land-mine recovery to all \"post-conflict issues.\"
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JMU Forms ‘Green\' Institute 2009-10-19
HARRISONBURG - As part of its effort to coordinate the growing number of environmental projects on campus, James Madison University has created the Institute for Energy and Environmental Sustainability.
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BC To Grow 14 Percent 2009-10-17
BRIDGEWATER - Over the next few years, Bridgewater College plans to expand its enrollment by more than 200 students to 1,800, an increase of 14.3 percent.
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College Enrollment Rises 3.3 Percent 2009-10-17
HARRISONBURG - For the first time in years, James Madison University officials made a conscious effort to restrict the growth of its freshman class.
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JMU Makes ‘Urgent Appeal\' 2009-10-16
HARRISONBURG - A fundraising campaign designed to keep James Madison University students from having to quit school for financial reasons has seen \"early success\" but \"need is mounting,\" the university reported this week.
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Sewer Authority Taps Director 2009-10-16
HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg-Rockingham Regional Sewer Authority has hired a new director.
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BC Nears Campaign Goal 2009-10-14
BRIDGEWATER - Despite the limping economy, Bridgewater College\'s capital campaign has done
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One In A Leaf Time 2009-10-14
HARRISONBURG - A few moments after Sunday\'s congregational benediction, Anna Quillon plans to pop out of her pew, pack her church friends and a picnic into the car and head for the hills.
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United Way To Hold Information Session 2009-10-12
HARRISONBURG - The United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County will hold an information session for local nonprofit agencies that have an interest in applying for funding in 2010.
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Engineering A Fall Fling 2009-10-12
A few dozen James Madison University freshmen spent Saturday morning launching about 40 bulldogs high into the air.
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10 Things I Learned From My H.S. Reunion 2009-10-10
When I graduated from Harrisonburg High School 10 years ago, I totally looked like a guy, at least at first glance. I had very short hair, I didn’t wear make-up, my eyebrows were a mess and I always wore jeans from the men’s department where I worked.
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Views On A Conflict 2009-10-10
HARRISONBURG - Thousands of miles from Harrisonburg, a massive concrete wall that is meant to protect one side from terrorism is a sign of oppression to the other.On Friday afternoon, a sliver of that daily dilemma hit home as two women from the Jerusalem area - a Palestinian and an Israeli - came to Harrisonburg to talk about life in a war zone.
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‘Camp K\' To Be Sold 2009-10-09
HARRISONBURG - After publicly accusing the local and state government last month of mishandling child services, the founding director of a summer camp for foster children says she is selling her property and will no longer
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‘Partners For Peace\' Set To Speak At JMU 2009-10-08
HARRISONBURG - Three women from the Jerusalem area - a Christian, a Jew and a Muslim - will talk about the prospects for peace in their troubled homeland during an address Friday at James Madison University.
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Unity The Theme At EMU 2009-10-08
HARRISONBURG - Using the theme \"Unity Rings Again,\" Eastern Mennonite University will host its homecoming and parents weekend festivities this Friday through Sunday.
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JMU Approved For Honors Society 2009-10-07
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University was among four colleges in the nation recently approved to establish a chapter of the nation\'s oldest academic honor society.
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Local Big Brothers Big Sisters Agency Wins Award 2009-10-06
HARRISONBURG - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County was recently recognized as one of the nation\'s best BBBS agencies to work with parents.
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Supes Race Heats Up 2009-10-05
HARRISONBURG - With less than a month until Election Day, Rockingham County\'s only contested supervisors\' race is beginning to heat up.
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A New Voice For Valley Immigrants 2009-10-03
HARRISONBURG - The new executive director at NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center plans to raise the profile of the nonprofit agency and the services it provides for newcomers to the U.S.
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Shoeboxes Help Bring Hope To Children 2009-10-02
HARRISONBURG - The spokeswoman for \"the world\'s largest Christmas project\" will be in Rockingham County on Saturday night to talk about her experiences with Operation Christmas Child.
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$1 Million Gift Will Help Educate Hispanic Students 2009-10-02
HARRISONBURG - Samuel R. Bowman loved and respected the Hispanic workers on his farm. And now, even in death, Bowman will continue to be able to show his \"deep admiration\" for his workers for generations to come.
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JMU Club To Host Dance-A-Thon 2009-10-01
HARRISONBURG - A James Madison University club is trying to bring more live jazz music and swing dances to the area.
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Harrisonburg\'s Own Obelisk 2009-09-29
HARRISONBURG - By the end of next month, Harrisonburg will be home to a 19-foot-tall Egyptian-style obelisk.
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The Purple Park 2009-09-29
HARRISONBURG - Over the last few months, a peculiar sight has appeared along South High Street. And it\'s purple, really purple.
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The Story Of 714 S. Main St. 2009-09-28
HARRISONBURG - A few days ago, the long and glorious life of a home that stood for more than a century on South Main Street came to an end.
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Navigating ‘Difficult Waters\' 2009-09-26
HARRISONBURG - As expected, James Madison University\'s board on Friday unanimously approved its amended $391.9 million budget, one that reflects the recent state funding cuts mandated by the governor.
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Report: JMU Continues H1N1 Prep 2009-09-26
HARRISONBURG - With the official start of the flu season about a week away, James Madison University officials outlined their preparations in dealing with the H1N1 virus.
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‘Flag Issues\' Delay Football Game At BHS 2009-09-26
BROADWAY - Trouble was kept to a minimum at Friday night\'s Broadway High School homecoming football game despite rumors of potential Confederate
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County EMS Billing Proposal Advances 2009-09-25
HARRISONBURG - Billing patients\' insurance companies for emergency transport service inched forward again this week.
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Population Explosion Strains Jail 2009-09-25
HARRISONBURG - Over the last six weeks, the Rockingham County Jail has run out of beds for inmates to sleep on as the facility continues to house more prisoners than it was designed to hold.
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Camp Director Airs Criticism 2009-09-24
HARRISONBURG - The founding director of a summer camp for foster children blasted the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday night for their \"lack of ability to deliver social services to children and families in the community.\"
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DN-R To Host Free Food Event Sunday 2009-09-24
HARRISONBURG - The Daily News-Record will host a celebration-of-food event Sunday afternoon in conjunction with the release of the fall issue of its new women\'s magazine, Bloom.
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International Festival Returns Saturday 2009-09-24
HARRISONBURG - about six hours this weekend, the four corners of the Earth will gather right here in Harrisonburg. Well, sort of.
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Time For A ‘Dream\' 2009-09-23
HARRISONBURG - Thanks to some very
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Peace Award Given Tonight 2009-09-21
HARRISONBURG - When former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, step into the James Madison University Convocation Center today, about 6,500 people will be there to greet them.
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A Song Of Praise For Ex-President 2009-09-21
HARRISONBURG - Although 15-year-old Natalie Doughty has sung for important people before, one concert right here in Harrisonburg sticks out in her memory as one of the greatest experiences of her life.
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Special Delivery For JMU Football 2009-09-18
HARRISONBURG - It\'s not unusual for the game ball for the season\'s first home event to make a memorable entrance.
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Supergroup 2009-09-17
HARRISONBURG - One of the largest musical ensembles in the eastern United States is about to get even bigger.
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Higher Ground 2009-09-16
WEYERS CAVE - Kohli, an adorable homeless boxer, did more than walk away from likely execution. She flew.
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Judge To Give Speech At BC 2009-09-16
BRIDGEWATER - A U.S. District Court judge will give a Constitution Day speech at Bridgewater College on Thursday.
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An ‘Extra Special\' Guest 2009-09-15
ELKTON - Mr. Magoo isn\'t quite your typical nursing home visitor. Sure, this McGaheysville resident loves the residents of Journey\'s Crossing Assisted Living in Elkton.
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Last Call For Horse Show? 2009-09-14
ELKTON - Friends MaryBeth Robertson and Dana Hedrick have been showing horses together for three years. All told, the Rockingham County teenagers participate in about a dozen shows a year.
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A ‘Second Life\' For JMU 2009-09-12
HARRISONBURG - Flying or teleporting across campus from Wilson Hall to the ISAT building just got a little bit easier. Oh, and possible.
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Blaze Guts Mobile Home 2009-09-12
HARRISONBURG - A fire gutted a mobile home late Friday afternoon, leaving only bits of the scorched shell of the residence.
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JMU Able To Soften The Blow 2009-09-11
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University will not impose layoffs or a \"midyear tuition increase\" to make up for a cut of $9.8 million in state funding, officials said Thursday.
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EMS Billing Moves Forward 2009-09-10
HARRISONBURG - After more than an hour of intense discussions and presentations, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday took a baby step toward billing patients\' insurance companies for emergency transport service.
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A ‘Humbling\' Grant 2009-09-10
HARRISONBURG - Mercy House has won the biggest grant in its history, money designed to help shelter folks who have become homeless due to the economic downturn.
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Colleges: No ‘Confirmed\' Flu 2009-09-04
HARRISONBURG - Although the H1N1 virus continues to crop up in and around Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, the virus hasn\'t yet reached the local colleges, at least officially.
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A Closer Look At Autism 2009-09-03
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University is partnering with the Virginia Cooperative Extension and public television station WVPT on an in-depth seminar on autism.
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County\'s SRI Deal Nearing Fruition 2009-09-02
HARRISONBURG - After nearly a decade and millions of dollars, a grassy hill just north of Harrisonburg has finally become home to a world-renowned research firm.
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Natural Gas Rates To Jump 2009-09-01
HARRISONBURG - Starting today, Columbia Gas of Virginia will increase its monthly rates by about $3 for typical customers.
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JMU To Open New Center 2009-08-31
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University plans to open a distance-learning center in Front Royal sometime next spring.
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Scout\'s Camp Would Make Jackson Proud 2009-08-31
ELKTON - The Civil War gurus from this weekend\'s reenactment probably didn\'t know it, but their campsites had special meaning to one Port Republic teenager in particular.
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Civil War\'s \'Lost\' Battle 2009-08-31
ELKTON - An all-out war broke loose in Elkton on Sunday afternoon,
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New Fund Honors Perkins 2009-08-31
HARRISONBURG - The Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation announced on Saturday a $150,000 unrestricted fund set up in honor of its recently retired president.
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Recession Lifts BRCC Rolls 2009-08-31
WEYERS CAVE - Over the last few days, a peculiar growth has sprouted along U.S. 11 by Blue Ridge Community College.
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County Meals Tax To Get A Second Chance 2009-08-28
HARRISONBURG - Officials in Rockingham County are going to try for a second time to get out-of-towners to help pay for new schools.
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City, County Fund Drug Task Force 2009-08-27
HARRISONBURG - The area's regional drug task force is getting a financial shot in the arm, thanks to the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors and Harrisonburg City Council.
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Elkton Bringing The Past To Life 2009-08-26
HARRISONBURG - Nearly 150 years ago, Gen. Stonewall Jackson and 7,000 of his troops made camp at what is now Elkton. This weekend, he's going to do it again.
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A Can-Do Attitude 2009-08-26
KEEZLETOWN - Every evening, about a dozen family members get together for dinner at Vera Bowman's house. She cooks for everyone.
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Miss Hartman Goes To School 2009-08-25
HARRISONBURG - By 8 a.m. Monday, second-grade teacher Leslie Hartman was tired, strung out and nervous. And her students hadn't even arrived.
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Making The Grade 2009-08-25
HARRISONBURG - Once again, James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University and Bridgewater College ranked highly among the nearly 2,000 schools listed in the annual
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Fair Stages First All-Breed Horse Show In 30 Years 2009-08-22
HARRISONBURG - Although Beverly Salyards says he and his Tennessee walker, Blue Smoke, are wonderful companions, they
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A Fair Day For The Cooks 2009-08-22
HARRISONBURG - For more than 80 years, Jake Cook and his older sister, Charlsie Snyder, have aggravated each other.
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‘Taste' Fills Tables 2009-08-20
HARRISONBURG - By lunchtime Wednesday, Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint was filled to the brim and buzzing with activity.
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Blowing Into Town 2009-08-19
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JMU Scores Well In Ranking 2009-08-19
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University has been ranked No. 234 out of 600 on Forbes Magazine's most recent list of "America's Best Colleges."
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Scary - ‘In A Good Way' 2009-08-18
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - For 2 minutes and 8 seconds on Monday, life for Jackson and Jessica Nuzzaci was turned upside down.
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Local Agencies Score Grants 2009-08-17
HARRISONBURG - Two local agencies were awarded grants from the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to target underage drinking and access to alcohol.
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Taking A Bite Out Of Cancer 2009-08-17
HARRISONBURG - Once upon a time, a Belgian sheep dog named Mindi was an AKC Champion. She was black and beautiful and nothing could stop her.
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‘Animal House' Goes Green 2009-08-15
HARRISONBURG - Eastern Mennonite University's old
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New JMU Dining Hall A Class Act 2009-08-15
HARRISONBURG - Hairnet-wearing lunch ladies serving up runny mashed potatoes and mystery meat have been missing from James Madison University for a while now. The school is ranked nationally for its great food.
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Tickets On Sale For Carter Visit 2009-08-14
HARRISONBURG - The Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence has begun selling tickets for former President Jimmy Carter's visit next month.
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Problem Of Drugs Proving Stubborn 2009-08-14
HARRISONBURG - For two decades, a regional task force has been battling to stem the tide of illegal drugs flowing into Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
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‘Bark For Life' To Help Fight Cancer 2009-08-13
HARRISONBURG - Cancer doesn't just impact people, it affects their four-legged friends, too.
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County Pursues Funds 2009-08-13
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County is applying for a $1 million matching grant to complete three road projects, including an approach to a bridge and two lane extensions on U.S. 33, where "traffic has increased dramatically."
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Easy Breathing 2009-08-12
HARRISONBURG - Often, as families are rescued from a fire, they have one request:
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The BRCC Gardener 2009-08-01
WAYNESBORO - Although he spent two decades at the top of the food chain at Blue Ridge Community College, there's one thing Jim Perkins won't be doing in retirement - touching the garden.
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The Secret Garden: A Social Experiment 2009-08-01
I have a recurring nightmare that I wake up one morning and my junior yearbook picture is plastered on the front page of our newspaper, large and above the fold.
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Busy Bee 2009-07-31
HARRISONBURG - Chelsea Cockburn isn't scared of bees anymore, even the stinging kind.
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Free Swim And A Movie 2009-07-30
HARRISONBURG - The city's recreation department will host a free swim and movie night on Friday.
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JMU Team Ranks High In Global Google Challenge 2009-07-29
HARRISONBURG - A team of three students from James Madison University ranked among the top four in a worldwide marketing competition sponsored by Google.
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Virginia Rest Area Closures Boost Businesses In Valley 2009-07-28
HARRISONBURG - Virginia's rest area closures are turning out to be a bit of a blessing for some local business owners.
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BBBS Executive Director Leaving 2009-07-25
HARRISONBURG - After only a year at the helm of the organization, the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County unexpectedly resigned.
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The 10 Things You Learn In Soccer 2009-07-25
About 40 minutes into the sixth game of my first soccer season ever, my career was over. "Crack" went my right ankle and down I went. I was out for the season.
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Gangs Taking Hold? 2009-07-24
HARRISONBURG - Since the establishment of a gang task force in 2005, gangs in the Harrisonburg area have become more numerous and more dangerous, according to police.
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EMS Billing Moves Along 2009-07-24
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County officials continued discussions this week about charging for emergency medical transport service.
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Economy Slowing Land-Use Requests 2009-07-23
HARRISONBURG - For the last several months, Wednesday evenings at the Rockingham County Administration building have been much quieter. Boring, some have said.
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Working Knowledge 2009-07-23
HARRISONBURG - If all goes according to plan, robotics will play the key part in getting kids in Harrisonburg pumped up about math and physics.
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James Madison Coordinating Virginia's Green Effort 2009-07-21
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University has taken the lead role in a statewide effort to produce "green" energy, initiating a project that aims to substantially increase the Valley's consumption of renewable energy by 2015.
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BRCC Adds Voices To Statewide Discussion On Poverty 2009-07-20
WEYERS CAVE - With a record number of Virginians facing poverty, 25 communities across the commonwealth gathered Saturday morning to get feedback on the problem and discuss possible solutions.
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A ‘Natural High' At New Market 2009-07-20
NEW MARKET - For a few hours on Saturday afternoon, the skies above New Market were filled with the cheers and squeals of delighted children from throughout the Central Valley.
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Trucks Deliver Nostalgia 2009-07-18
HARRISONBURG - For about two hours Friday evening, folks in downtown Harrisonburg took a cruise back into the '50s.
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| 132. |
Blue Ridge Looks At Layoffs 2009-07-16
HARRISONBURG - For the second time in two years, state revenue shortfalls are forcing Blue Ridge Community College to consider layoffs.
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Balloons, Paragliders, More At Ultralight Festival 2009-07-15
NEW MARKET - A few days from now, a group of outdoor enthusiasts plans to share its sky-high party with the community.
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Doggone Unique Business 2009-07-14
HARRISONBURG - After the economy tanked, Alicia Burns grew tired of dropping $35 to clean each of her three dogs at the groomers.
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Soccer Can Be Lethal — Who Knew? 2009-07-13
Forty-eight seconds into my very first soccer game ever, I gave birth to a painful epiphany. Soccer, I discovered, requires running. And running can kill overweight reporters faster than traffic on East Market Street.
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JMU, BRCC Professors Score Fulbright Scholarships 2009-07-13
HARRISONBURG -Professors from Blue Ridge Community College and James Madison University have earned Fulbright scholarships.
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EMU Donations Up 15 Percent 2009-07-13
HARRISONBURG - Thanks to two "remarkable" gifts, charitable contributions to Eastern Mennonite University increased 15 percent over last year, despite the slumping economy.
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Rockingham County OKs Commingling Of Trash 2009-07-10
HARRISONBURG - Ever since the creation of the county dump in 1972, one rule was clear: non-Rockingham County trash wasn't allowed.
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James Madison Inks New High-Tech Partnership 2009-07-09
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University scored a new partnership with a technology research firm this week, one that school officials hope will bring exposure, money and internship opportunities to the students and faculty in Harrisonburg.
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Stanley Teen Killed In Monday Wreck 2009-07-08
A Stanley teenager was killed in a car wreck Monday evening in Page County. According to Virginia State Police, 18-year-old Casey Ashton Amos died at the scene of the accident south of the town of Shenandoah.
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County Planners Eye Trailer Park Density 2009-07-07
HARRISONBURG - A trailer park near Grottoes wants the county to substantially increase the density allowance for mobile homes.
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| 142. |
Extreme Makeover: Kitchen Edition 2009-07-07
HARRISONBURG - With the appliances missing, dirt on the floor and pieces of the ceiling falling to the ground, the kitchen at Roberta Webb Child Care Center was a disaster.
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| 143. |
Crash Sends Elkton Man To U.Va. 2009-07-03
HARRISONBURG - An Elkton man was in fair condition at the University of Virginia Medical Center Thursday after a motorcycle wreck sent him flying off the road.
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New York To New Market 2009-07-03
HARRISONBURG - The Wight family looks forward to it every year, the moment when their favorite New Yorker steps off the bus and runs into their arms.
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City Drivers Find Mercy At The Pump 2009-07-03
HARRISONBURG - Well, it isn't much of a drop, but it's a drop nevertheless. And just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.
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| 146. |
Less Bang For Fewer Bucks 2009-07-02
HARRISONBURG - The skies in Harrisonburg will be a little quieter this Independence Day, as fewer
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| 147. |
A Chance ‘To Forget' 2009-07-02
BRETHREN WOODS - The scene at Brethren Woods on Wednesday morning looked nothing out of the ordinary.
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| 148. |
You Got Rain, You Get Weeds 2009-07-01
HARRISONBURG - Although this year's unusually rainy spring was good news for farmers and their crops, the extra water has also sprouted a little whining.
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| 149. |
Luxury Duplexes Planned For Resort 2009-06-27
HARRISONBURG - The Massanutten community will soon be home to a gated neighborhood full of luxury duplexes.
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Livin' In ‘CyberCity' 2009-06-26
HARRISONBURG - Gemini Brown has it all planned out. The 15-year-old is going to create a two-hour animated thriller, complete with bad cops, border-hopping thieves and thugs run amok.
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| 151. |
Soccer: The Next Frontier 2009-06-27
After spending four months surviving my first dance class, its recital and the miserable spandex costume I had to wear during that crazy event, I decided it was time to tackle something new. I wanted a different kind adventure, one with more teeth and fewer tutus.
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Big Read To Focus On Poe 2009-06-25
HARRISONBURG - For the third time in three years, the Massanutten Regional Library has landed a "Big Read" grant, which, starting in October, will put thousands of free books in the hands of Valley readers.
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Pleading Maria's Case 2009-06-24
HARRISONBURG - The effort to save a 19-year-old Blue Streak from deportation has reached Capitol Hill and is garnering national media attention.
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| 154. |
United Way Names 2009 Community Impact Co-Chairs 2009-06-24
HARRISONBURG - The board of directors of United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has named this year's campaign co-chairs.
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| 155. |
Stoplight Takes Spotlight 2009-06-24
HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg sprouted its newest stoplight this week, a flashing flower that will become fully operational on Monday.
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| 156. |
New Life At Still Meadows 2009-06-23
LINVILLE - Almost a year to the day after Camp Still Meadows withdrew a special-use permit request to continue operations,
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| 157. |
War Zone: Harrisonburg 2009-06-22
HARRISONBURG - For two days, a wooded area on the south end of Harrisonburg looked and sounded like a war zone.
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| 158. |
They Made It Work 2009-06-20
HARRISONBURG - For the last six years, albino princesses, penguins, dragons and unicorns have been a regular sight in downtown Harrisonburg.
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| 159. |
Newborn Daddy 2009-06-20
HARRISONBURG - Grandmothers Pat Shiflet and Deanna Stover
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| 160. |
EMU Introduces Two New Majors For Fall Semester 2009-06-19
HARRISONBURG - Starting this fall, Eastern Mennonite University will offer two new undergraduate majors, peacebuilding and development and environmental sustainability.
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| 161. |
Emmy-Winning Poet To Speak At JMU Tonight 2009-06-19
HARRISONBURG - An award-winning poet will give a reading at James Madison University tonight.
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| 162. |
JMU Budget Nears $400M 2009-06-18
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University's governing body unanimously approved its biggest budget yet, a nearly $400 million spending plan that will take effect on July 1.
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| 163. |
300-Plus Blue Streaks Graduate 2009-06-15
HARRISONBURG - The air outside the James Madison University Convocation Center was gloomy and thick with suffocating humidity. But just inside the doors, life was bright and full of hope and excitement.
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| 164. |
Deported With A Diploma 2009-06-13
HARRISONBURG - At about noon today, after Harrisonburg High School's graduation ceremony is over, most of the Blue Streaks will return home with their families.
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| 165. |
County OKs Water, Sewer Rates 2009-06-12
HARRISONBURG - As expected, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday unanimously approved marginal increases in water and sewer rates.
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| 166. |
Carrying The Flame 2009-06-12
HARRISONBURG - With the torch in his right hand, Albie Torkelson lifted his arm and began to jog toward the courthouse, grinning from ear to ear.
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| 167. |
County OKs Second Windmill 2009-06-11
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County officials approved their second windmill for generating power on Wednesday - and they're calling it a trend.
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| 168. |
JMU Scores High In Graduation Rates 2009-06-10
HARRISONBURG - A study tracking graduation rates ranked James Madison University among the top schools in the nation.
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| 169. |
Longtime Mayor Lived ‘Good Life' 2009-06-09
LURAY - If Page County had its own Mount Rushmore, Ralph Dean's face probably would be on it.
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| 170. |
BABE Rally Stops In Harrisonburg 2009-06-02
HARRISONBURG - The Water Street parking deck looked a bit like a junkyard on Monday evening, littered with a few dozen clunkers. But - here's the kicker - nobody seemed to mind.
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| 171. |
Celebrating The Fourth On May 29 2009-05-30
BRIDGEWATER - Two classes of kindergartners from Ottobine Elementary School did a bit of time traveling on Friday afternoon. Well, sort of.
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| 172. |
SHS's Pence Gets DN-R Award 2009-05-29
For the Pences, leadership runs in the family. On Thursday evening, Daily News-Record Editor and General Manager Peter S. Yates presented 18-year-old Rachel Elizabeth Pence the third of four DN-R Leadership Awards to be handed out this year.
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| 173. |
Parshall: National Debt ‘Immoral' 2009-05-29
HARRISONBURG - National debt is "immoral" and passing it on to future generations will increase stress on the family and contribute to its demise.
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| 174. |
Brief Spell At The Bee 2009-05-28
HARRISONBURG - Andrew Logsdon has spelled his l-a-s-t in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, the Harrisonburg teen was one of more than 250 contestants eliminated from the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee held in the nation's capital.
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| 175. |
Blaze Burns Luray Home 2009-05-26
LURAY - A Luray area home burned to the ground Sunday after flames from a car fire jumped to the house and tore through the residence, fire officials said.
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| 176. |
‘Team Effort' Lauded In Crash Response 2009-05-26
HARRISONBURG - The 37 children and adults injured in Friday's chain-reaction bus wreck on Interstate 66 have returned home to Rockingham County, safe and sound, according to county school officials.
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| 177. |
A Day To Remember 2009-05-26
BROADWAY - When it comes to events for veterans, Lee Billhimer really gets around. And Monday morning was no exception.
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| 178. |
JMU Grad Awarded Fulbright 2009-05-23
HARRISONBURG - By the end of the summer, Traci Cox will need to know "Ako sa máš?" and "Ako sa voláš?"
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| 179. |
For The Love Of Words 2009-05-22
HARRISONBURG - Thirteen-year-old Andrew Logsdon loves words - on one condition, that is. He has to be able to spell them.
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| 180. |
Then There Were Three: Search For BRCC President Narrows 2009-05-21
HARRISONBURG - The State Board of Community Colleges in Richmond has narrowed the search for Blue Ridge Community College's new president to three people, including two women and the school's current vice president.
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| 181. |
A Day To Help, A Day To Care 2009-05-21
HARRISONBURG - More than 200 volunteers traded in their neckties and work clothes for T-shirts and blue jeans to participate in this year's Day of Caring on Wednesday.
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| 182. |
Even Cutting Takes A Cut 2009-05-20
HARRISONBURG - As summer approaches, Virginia's transportation budget cuts will soon be visible along every road in Rockingham County.
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| 183. |
‘Here Is The Church, Here Is The Steeple' 2009-05-19
PORT REPUBLIC - A famous nursery rhyme came to life Monday morning as crane operators placed a 39-foot-tall steeple on top of Mill Creek Church of the Brethren in Port Republic.
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| 184. |
Jordan A Multi-Tasker Focused On Sports, Music And Community 2009-05-19
HARRISONBURG - David Jordan is the epitome of a super-involved student. He'll try just about anything once.
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| 185. |
Hemmer Dedicated To Volunteering, Loyalty To Friends 2009-05-19
HARRISONBURG - Nathaniel Hemmer is a card-carrying Eagle Scout. Just ask him. He'll whip out his wallet and flash the plastic piece faster than you can realize they actually make cards for that type of thing.
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| 186. |
Mixing Up To Better Lives 2009-05-19
HARRISONBURG - A James Madison University student designed and built a machine to help the poor in Uganda build homes, community centers and churches.
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| 187. |
County Looking To Double Landfill 2009-05-15
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County wants to more than double the size of its approved landfill space.
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| 188. |
Weather's In Their Blood 2009-05-14
HARRISONBURG - For more than a century, the members of one Rockingham County family have logged the weather for the government at one of the oldest weather stations in the nation.
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| 189. |
New Market Library To Open On Sundays 2009-05-13
NEW MARKET - The New Market Area Library has expanded its hours again. According to a release, the library, which moved into its new building on East Lee Street late last year, will be open on Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. starting June 7.
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| 190. |
A Sign Of The Times 2009-05-13
HARRISONBURG - After nearly 30 years, a Rockingham County icon is finally getting a $10,000 face-lift. No Botox was necessary.
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| 191. |
Pump Prices Surge 2009-05-13
HARRISONBURG - Like a fickle summer wind, the gas prices are once again toying with the hearts and minds - and wallets - of the folks in the Friendly City.
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| 192. |
BC, BRCC To Hold Graduation Ceremonies This Weekend 2009-05-12
HARRISONBURG - This weekend, Bridgewater and Blue Ridge Community colleges will conclude their school years by awarding nearly 800 diplomas during their respective graduation exercises.
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| 193. |
Andrews Wins DN-R Headline Contest 2009-05-11
SHENANDOAH - A seventh-grader at Shenandoah Elementary School has won a headline-writing contest from the Daily News-Record.
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| 194. |
Natural Gas Rates Fall Further 2009-05-11
HARRISONBURG - Starting later this month, Columbia Gas of Virginia will cut its rates by more than 16 percent.
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| 195. |
Survivors, Family Relay For Life 2009-05-09
HARRISONBURG - The threat of wind and rain couldn't dampen the spirits of hundreds of people gathered at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds on Friday evening.
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| 196. |
JMU Grad Following Family Into Military 2009-05-09
HARRISONBURG - For the Preczewski clan, military service is more than a duty, it's a family thing. And today, a college graduation, which will include a military ceremony, is bringing them together for the first time in years.
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| 197. |
My Teacher Makes Learning Fun 2009-05-08
HARRISONBURG - Scott Showalter said he never expected anything in return.
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| 198. |
Communicator Extraordinaire 2009-05-07
HARRISONBURG - When 911 operators go to work, mere seconds can mean the difference between life and death for the people they serve.
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| 199. |
Making Happy Endings 2009-05-06
HARRISONBURG - Thanks to the United Way, Kimberly Denman's life has reversed course, and is now headed in the right direction.
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| 200. |
A Faraway Relay For Life 2009-05-02
BRIDGEWATER - Seven thousand miles couldn't stop Air Force Lt. Mike Loy from supporting his cancer-surviving sister in Bridgewater.
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| 201. |
New Name, Expanded Goals 2009-05-02
HARRISONBURG - Thanks to growth and an increasing number of funding sources, Success By 6 Coalition, has changed its name and hired a full-time coordinator.
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| 202. |
Tap Dancing Ecstasy: The Recital 2009-05-02
In January, I set out on a mission. My self-imposed quest, I decided, was to see if it was possible to actually die of embarrassment.
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| 203. |
County OKs $304 Million Budget 2009-05-01
HARRISONBURG - Supervisors unanimously approved what they termed their
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| 204. |
Touring Harrisonburg History 2009-05-01
HARRISONBURG - A group of James Madison University students will offer a free history tour of downtown Harrisonburg on Saturday.
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| 205. |
Breakfast Access 2009-04-29
HARRISONBURG - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, according to nutritionists and other health experts. And thanks to a $20,000 grant to the city's newest community center, more poor people will have access to the morning meal.
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| 206. |
JMU Applications Up 2009-04-28
HARRISONBURG - April is Linwood Rose's least favorite month of the year. And it's not because of the rain, pollen or flip-flopping temperatures.
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| 207. |
BC Announces Speakers For Graduation Day 2009-04-28
BRIDGEWATER - Bridgewater College on Monday announced the speakers for next month's commencement ceremony.
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| 208. |
Tap Dancing ‘For The Win’ 2009-04-27
Omigosh, tonight is finally the night! And I'm sooo nervous!
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| 209. |
In County, Green Grass Costs More 2009-04-27
HARRISONBURG - Starting this summer, green grass and clean cars will cost a bit more in Rockingham County.
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| 210. |
RMH Launches ‘Green' Campaign 2009-04-25
Rockingham Memorial Hospital hopes to raise $1.7 million to beautify its new 254-acre campus outside Harrisonburg.
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| 211. |
EMU Graduation Set For Sunday 2009-04-24
HARRISONBURG - Eastern Mennonite University will hold its 91st annual commencement exercises at 1 p.m. Sunday on the front lawn of campus.
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| 212. |
County Budget Goes To People 2009-04-23
BROADWAY - Rockingham County's proposed fiscal 2010 budget moved one step closer to being adopted Wednesday, after members of the community got their first chance to formally comment on it.
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| 213. |
Lethal Wreck Closes I-81, Schools 2009-04-22
Foggy conditions contributed to a pileup on Interstate 81 that killed three people, led to the evacuation of residents in Woodstock, closed schools in Shenandoah County and covered the roadway in hazardous chemicals.
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| 214. |
Obaugh Car Dealership To Close Its Doors 2009-04-22
HARRISONBURG - One of Harrisonburg's most prominent new-car dealerships has announced it will close at the end of the month, succumbing to the effects of plummeting auto sales.
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| 215. |
Triple-Fatality Closes Schools, Evacuates Residents 2009-04-21
A portion of Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County remains closed as rescue crews continue to clean up a wreck that killed three people, evacuated residents in Woodstock and closed schools.
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| 216. |
More Details Unfold On Switzer Dam Body 2009-04-21
HARRISONBURG - In an effort to identify a body found 10 days earlier near the West Virginia line, police released a description Monday of the clothes found on the corpse.
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| 217. |
Web Site Finds Crime By The Click 2009-04-21
HARRISONBURG - Tracking crime spots in Harrisonburg just got a bit easier. Late last week, the Harrisonburg Police Department began posting call response data on CrimeReports.com, a Web site that organizes police information on Google Maps.
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| 218. |
No Wings? No Problem 2009-04-20
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University senior Greg Groves will never fly a manned plane for the U.S. Air Force. He has poor vision in his right eye to thank for that.
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| 219. |
Monticello Center Has Local Roots 2009-04-18
MONTICELLO - More than 400,000 schoolchildren, history buffs and Thomas Jefferson gurus visit Monticello every year. And it's a safe bet - and also a pity - that most of them will never meet Sandra Vicchio.
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| 220. |
Business Contest Field Down To Four 2009-04-18
HARRISONBURG - The business plan competition at James Madison University has been narrowed to four contestants.
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| 221. |
‘Identity Crisis' For Resort? 2009-04-16
HARRISONBURG - The parent company of Massanutten Resort is studying the possible effects of turning the gated community into its own town.
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| 222. |
Slump Can't Stop Projects' Pipeline 2009-04-15
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University is in the midst of building or designing almost $260 million worth of capital projects.
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| 223. |
JMU's Rose Says State's Funding A ‘Serious Problem' 2009-04-14
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University President Linwood H. Rose is fed up with the perception that higher education costs in Virginia are "out of control" and called for a "serious" change in public policy to remedy the problem.
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| 224. |
These Hunters Are On A Mission 2009-04-13
HARRISONBURG - Easter egg hunting is serious business. And, according to professional hunters in Harrisonburg, the effort requires skill, speed and, in some cases, tactical support and top-secret reconnaissance.
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| 225. |
Blue Ridge To Offer Job Search Class 2009-04-11
HARRISONBURG - Blue Ridge Community College wants to help older folks find a job.
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| 226. |
Grad Grads Get Ceremony 2009-04-11
HARRISONBURG - For the first time, James Madison University graduate students will have their own commencement ceremony.
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| 227. |
Body Found Near Lake 2009-04-11
HARRISONBURG - The body of an unidentified man was found in western Rockingham County on Friday afternoon about 20 miles west of Harrisonburg.
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| 228. |
Good Friday Wrecks Pile Up 2009-04-11
HARRISONBURG - Two separate wrecks Friday afternoon resulted in injuries, at least one entrapment and several people being sent to the hospital. A woman involved in the second crash was in fair condition at the University of Virginia Medical Center late Friday.
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| 229. |
Floyd, Cuevas To Run Again 2009-04-09
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County Republican Supervisors Dee Floyd and Pablo Cuevas announced Wednesday afternoon that they will both seek re-election in November.
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| 230. |
‘Tough' County Budget Advances 2009-04-07
HARRISONBURG - As tough as Rockingham County's upcoming budget has been to create, officials on Monday said next year's could be even more difficult.
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| 231. |
Land-Mine Clearance Demo Today At JMU 2009-04-07
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University's "land-mine-infested field" on its East Campus is going to be cleared from danger today.
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| 232. |
EMU Grad, Appellate Justice Gets Promotion 2009-04-06
HARRISONBURG - An Eastern Mennonite University graduate recently was promoted to one of the highest-ranking positions in the New York judicial system.
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| 233. |
Remembering Columbine 2009-04-04
HARRISONBURG - As the 10th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting approaches, two groups of students in Harrisonburg are doing what they can to promote peace.
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| 234. |
Bridgewater College President To Step Down 2009-04-04
For the second time in three months, a local college president has announced his retirement. And the reason he gave for the decision is the same - grandchildren.
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| 235. |
Tap Dancing Saga Part III: The Costume 2009-04-04
If I weren't so madly in love with my tap class, my recital costume could have taken me two giant fa-laps toward Notworthitville.
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| 236. |
Re-Enactors Needed For Court Days Fest 2009-04-03
HARRISONBURG - Although the city's annual Court Days Festival is still months away, organizers are already lacking one key element: re-enactors.
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| 237. |
Italian City Hands Keys To JMU's Rose 2009-04-03
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University's president made Italian history Thursday afternoon without ever leaving Harrisonburg.
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| 238. |
Mike's Food Mart To Close 2009-04-02
HARRISONBURG - Mike's Food Mart on South Main Street will close April 11 and combine its operations with the owner's other business, Campus Corner on Port Republic Road.
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| 239. |
‘Model Student' Honored 2009-04-01
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| 240. |
BB&T Chairman To Speak At JMU 2009-04-01
HARRISONBURG - The chairman of one of America's largest banks will give a talk at James Madison University on April 14.
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| 241. |
‘We Can't Do Miracles' 2009-03-31
HARRISONBURG - The tiny parking lot behind Blue Ridge Legal Services is always stuffed with cars. Even so, finding a spot outside the building isn't the hard part.
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| 242. |
VDOT Eyes Stoplight Tuneups 2009-03-30
HARRISONBURG - If funding is approved, three Rockingham County road corridors will get a little stoplight-timing tuneup within the next year.
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| 243. |
County Seeks Funds For Water Tank 2009-03-28
HARRISONBURG - If a stimulus grant is approved, the county's largest residential area may get its own water tank.
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| 244. |
DMV Begins New IDs, Licenses 2009-03-28
HARRISONBURG - Earlier this week, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles began issuing the new driver's licenses and identification cards in some locations in the commonwealth.
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| 245. |
County Backs Bypass 2009-03-26
HARRISONBURG - In spite of a recent wave of criticism, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors gave its backing Wednesday night to a $60 million road project known as the Bridgewater Bypass.
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| 246. |
Song Stylings 2009-03-25
HARRISONBURG - For once, singing in the shower wasn't a private concert limited to the confines of the bathroom walls.
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| 247. |
Recognizing Strokes 2009-03-24
HARRISONBURG - The Virginia Department of Health on Monday joined a national pilot campaign designed to reduce the region's stroke mortality rate by educating the public about symptoms.
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| 248. |
Strike Three But Not Out For EIA 2009-03-24
HARRISONBURG - A sports advocacy group seeking to reinstate 10 Olympic teams eliminated by James Madison University in 2007 has struck out for the third time.
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| 249. |
UPDATED 9:23 A.M. East Market Lane Closures To Begin Later This Week 2009-03-24
HARRISONBURG - Nighttime lane closures on East Market Street will begin later this week to allow construction crews to overhaul the Exit 247 interchange of Interstate 81.
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| 250. |
Spring Hits Valley, But Rain Is Short 2009-03-21
HARRISONBURG - With winter officially over Friday, area meteorologists have but one concern for spring: we need rain, and we need it now.
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| 251. |
Demand On Food Bank Up 17 Percent 2009-03-21
HARRISONBURG - The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network warned this week that it could soon be "overwhelmed" by demand.
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| 252. |
U.S. 11 Regional Growth Study Moves Ahead 2009-03-21
HARRISONBURG - A local government agency took a step Thursday in its effort to control growth in the area between the center of the city and Bridgewater.
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| 253. |
BusinessWeek: JMU Degrees Pay Off 2009-03-21
HARRISONBURG - Every penny that students spend on an education from James Madison University's business school is worth it, a BusinessWeek article recently reported.
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| 254. |
The Seven Things You Learn In Tap Class 2009-03-21
More than halfway through my very first tap dance class, I have learned more than I thought possible about dance and about myself.
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| 255. |
Madison The Flop? 2009-03-19
HARRISONBURG - Once upon a time, young James Madison was like many humanities majors today - unemployed and nowhere to go.
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| 256. |
New Program Pairs Curriculum, Jobs 2009-03-18
WEYERS CAVE - The Virginia Community College System wants everyone to meet its new friend,
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| 257. |
JMU Celebrates Liberty And Learning 2009-03-17
HARRISONBURG - Though he's been gone for nearly two centuries, James Madison is still making headlines.
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| 258. |
EMU Names Jantzi As Interim VP, Undergrad Academic Dean 2009-03-17
HARRISONBURG - Starting July 1, Vernon E. Jantzi will serve as interim vice president and undergraduate academic dean at Eastern Mennonite University for the 2009-10 school year.
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| 259. |
Kidding Around 2009-03-14
LINVILLE - If they wanted to, a Rockingham County family and their nine newborn baby goats could lobby for the next TLC reality show.
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| 260. |
Breeze Going To Work 2009-03-13
HARRISONBURG - Sometime this summer, Rockingham County will get its first windmill used to generate power.
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| 261. |
Gospel Concert To Benefit Fire Survivors 2009-03-13
STANLEY - Community members in Stanley are hosting a benefit gospel concert on March 21 to raise money for the Sherfey family, who lost their home and 5-year-old daughter in a fire earlier this month.
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| 262. |
‘Road Rage' Hits VDOT 2009-03-12
HARRISONBURG - Concerns about pending rest area closures along Interstate 81 are literally coming to local transportation officials by the bundle.
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| 263. |
How About Some ‘Eye The Stimuli'? 2009-03-11
HARRISONBURG - Although James Madison University's spring break has left campus feeling like a ghost town this week, a small pocket of energy managed to burst through the silence Tuesday.
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| 264. |
EMU Turns To Windy City To Fill Provost Vacancy 2009-03-10
HARRISONBURG - Eastern Mennonite University has named its new No. 2.
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| 265. |
Downtown Eateries Target Frugal Eaters 2009-03-10
HARRISONBURG - Starting today, restaurants in downtown Harrisonburg are offering a three-day "celebration of the finest local cuisine" with discounted menu items.
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| 266. |
Hard Work Pays Off 2009-03-09
HARRISONBURG - As soon as he heard the word, Andrew Logsdon knew the contest was in the bag. He would be the champion.
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| 267. |
And Feifer Makes Three 2009-03-09
HARRISONBURG - A James Madison University graduate was recently named 2009 National School Psychologist of the Year - the third JMU alum to win the honor since 2002.
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| 268. |
Car Takes Out Best Western Room In Weekend Mishap 2009-03-09
HARRISONBURG - The Best Western off East Market Street in Harrisonburg got an unexpected guest Saturday when a BMW plowed into a ground-floor room, causing thousands of dollars of damage but no injuries.
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| 269. |
Tap Dancing Jitters 2009-03-07
Up until two months ago, I was quite convinced that it was possible to literally die of embarrassment. And for this I blame my cat Pepper.
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| 270. |
Elections A Tradition For One Rockingham Family 2009-03-07
HARRISONBURG - For Ramona Crowe, working elections in Rockingham County is a family thing.
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| 271. |
In The Right Place 2009-03-06
HARRISONBURG - Local college students have recently found an alternative alternative spring break.
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| 272. |
Snowfall Doesn't Bust City Budget 2009-03-05
HARRISONBURG - Although heavy snowfalls are blissful for children, they can be a big-time bummer on the budget.
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| 273. |
Making Foster Kids Feel At Home 2009-03-05
HARRISONBURG - Local officials are rethinking how they manage foster children by trying to keep more of them closer to home.
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| 274. |
‘Everyone Had Their Hero That Day' 2009-03-03
HARRISONBURG -
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| 275. |
‘I Knew We Were In Trouble' 2009-03-02
HARRISONBURG - On Jan. 15, tragedy stepped aside and granted Dave Sanderson the chance to live another day.
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| 276. |
VDOT's Plan: Cuts You'll Feel 2009-02-27
HARRISONBURG - Folks in Rockingham County will
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| 277. |
Board Approves Biodiesel Production 2009-02-27
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County may soon get its first biodiesel production facility. On Wednesday evening, the Board of Supervisors approved a special-use permit allowing the facility with a vote of 4 to 1.
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| 278. |
‘Five-Star' Quality 2009-02-25
BRIDGEWATER - A new federal nursing home rating system ranked Bridgewater Retirement Community as the best long-term-care facility in the area.
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| 279. |
Board To Hear Update On County's Economy 2009-02-25
HARRISONBURG - The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors tonight will hear a presentation on the condition of the local economy.
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| 280. |
Not Just For ‘Manly Men' 2009-02-23
FAIRGROUNDS - For three days, the Rockingham County Fairgrounds was the quintessential hangout for the manliest of manly-men.
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| 281. |
Overcoming An ‘Ugly' Disease 2009-02-21
HARRISONBURG - Eating disorders can be ugly and terrible and deadly, but they also can be fully overcome. And Kirsten Haglund, the 2008 Miss America, is living, breathing, beautiful proof.
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VDOT To Cut The ‘Weave' At Exit 247 2009-02-20
HARRISONBURG - By the end of the summer, Harrisonburg's most dangerous Interstate 81 interchange, the cloverleaf at Exit 247, will get a makeover. The 50-year-old four-leaf clover, traffic officials said, is finally losing a leaf.
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Job Fair Registration Deadline Feb. 27 2009-02-20
HARRISONBURG - The registration deadline to rent a booth at the Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce job fair next month is fast approaching.
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Miss America 2008 To Speak At JMU 2009-02-18
HARRISONBURG - Last year's Miss America will visit James Madison University on Friday night to give a talk about her experiences with eating disorders.
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| 285. |
Library ‘Collections' 2009-02-18
HARRISONBURG - If you borrow stuff from the Massanutten Regional Library system, that's great. But sooner or later - preferably sooner - they want it back.
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| 286. |
The Kings 2009-02-14
HARRISONBURG - It took Stephen King six years from the time he first saw Mary Hess to work up the courage to ask her out.
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| 287. |
Sheffer, Derrow 2009-02-14
HARRISONBURG - For Jodie Sheffer and Rusty Derrow, the Bridgewater IGA is so much more than a grocery store. It's a love shop.
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| 288. |
Shifflett, Hinegardner 2009-02-14
HARRISONBURG - Sheena Shifflett and Matt Hinegardner are getting married today.
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| 289. |
Love For A Lifetime 2009-02-14
HARRISONBURG - Dot and Jeff Weaver's love story started nearly 60 years ago with a candy bar and a church choir.
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| 290. |
Board OKs Zoning Request For Subdivision 2009-02-13
HARRISONBURG - After nearly two hours of presentation and heated testimony Wednesday, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors gave its OK to a proposed development just southeast of Harrisonburg.
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| 291. |
United Way Feels Like A Million 2009-02-11
HARRISONBURG - With about six weeks left to go in its fundraising campaign, the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham has topped the $1 million mark but is still $361,000 shy of reaching its largest goal ever.
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| 292. |
‘Reasoning Together' 2009-02-10
HARRISONBURG - Homosexuality. For church people, it's a sensitive subject, to say the least. Is it a sin? Is it natural? Does it matter? What about marriage?
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| 293. |
EMU To Host Mission Service Days 2009-02-09
HARRISONBURG - Eastern Mennonite University will host an all-day event Wednesday to connect students and area residents with openings in church-related agencies.
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| 294. |
Homeless Getting A Lock On Life 2009-02-07
HARRISONBURG - To say the least, Roy King was recently down on his luck. The 41-year-old Harrisonburg man was homeless and couldn't find work.
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| 295. |
Protest Spotlights Payday Loan ‘Loopholes' 2009-02-06
HARRISONBURG - Ten people braved the cold on Thursday afternoon to protest outside a Harrisonburg business against
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| 296. |
Geologist Aims To Unearth Ocean's ‘Dirty' Secrets 2009-02-05
HARRISONBURG - Kristen St. John isn't your stereotypical geologist. For one thing, she never cared much for digging in the dirt.
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| 297. |
‘Beyond' Spanky's 2009-02-04
HARRISONBURG - For the first time in years, the empty Spanky's building downtown is coming back to life. And this time, it has a name.
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| 298. |
Mims In Line For A Big Promotion 2009-02-04
HARRISONBURG - A former Blue Streak is on track to become Virginia's next attorney general. On Tuesday morning, the current Virginia attorney general, Robert F. McDonnell, announced that he will resign Feb. 20 to campaign full time as the Republican candidate for governor.
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| 299. |
SafeRides Gives 10,000th Ride Home 2009-02-03
HARRISONBURG - The free taxi service designed to get tipsy Dukes home safely hit a growth milestone over the weekend.
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| 300. |
No Job? Head To Class Instead 2009-01-31
HARRISONBURG - When Marina Snodgrass was laid off in August from Unifi Inc. in Staunton, she gave herself two options: find another job or go to back to school.
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JMU History Program Takes Center Stage At Association's Meeting 2009-01-30
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University's undergraduate history program was featured earlier this month at the American Historical Association's annual meeting in New York City.
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| 302. |
Board OKs 160-Acre Mixed-Use Project 2009-01-29
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham supervisors unanimously approved a rezoning request Wednesday to allow for the construction of a 160-acre, mixed-use development along the southern border of Harrisonburg.
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EMU Leaders Help Virginia Tech Officials Build Peace Center 2009-01-28
HARRISONBURG - The widower of a Virginia Tech shooting victim, seeking help on building up Tech's newly formed peace center, turned to Eastern Mennonite University for guidance.
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| 304. |
A Look At American China 2009-01-27
HARRISONBURG - Two pieces of china, one a plate made to honor President Obama and another plate from a setting first chosen by Abraham Lincoln's wife, will be on display in downtown Harrisonburg until Feb. 16.
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JMU Grads Rank High At Passing CPA Exams 2009-01-27
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University graduates were recently recognized for their high passing rate on the Uniform Certified Public Accountants Examination.
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| 306. |
JMU Drawing Plans For RMH Renovation 2009-01-26
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University has begun the massive process of transforming the Rockingham Memorial Hospital complex into a part of the school's campus.
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| 307. |
Harlem Superstars To Visit Bridgewater 2009-01-23
HARRISONBURG - A little taste of Harlem basketball will make its way to Rockingham County this weekend.
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| 308. |
EMU, BC To Hold Affordability Session 2009-01-23
HARRISONBURG - Despite the economy, officials with the area's two private colleges say their institutions are still affordable.
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| 309. |
Potential Successors Eye BRCC Post 2009-01-23
HARRISONBURG - Although the search for a new Blue Ridge Community College president hasn't officially begun, at least a half dozen people have expressed interest in the job, including the college's two highest-ranking administrators.
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| 310. |
Speech Wows BC Audience 2009-01-21
BRIDGEWATER - As President Barack Obama delivered his inaugural address to the world, folks at Bridgewater College listened with hope and anticipation.
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| 311. |
Bridgewater Adds To The Millions Watching 2009-01-21
BRIDGEWATER - Although Bridgewater College didn't host millions of people, JumboTrons, firing cannons or parades, the small gathering of folks watching Tuesday's presidential inauguration on campus remained in awe.
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| 312. |
Martin Luther King's Dream Fulfilled? 2009-01-20
HARRISONBURG - Dressed warmly in her
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Wild About Horses 2009-01-19
OTTOBINE - After one glance around the Airey family's dining room, one thing is obvious: These folks are crazy about horses.
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| 314. |
Working The Inauguration 2009-01-17
HARRISONBURG - Next week's presidential inauguration will be so big and involve so many people, a Harrisonburg business was called in to help.
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| 315. |
160-Acre Project On Track 2009-01-16
HARRISONBURG - A group of local businessmen wants to build a 'massive' mixed-use development straddling the city/county border, along South Main Street between the post office and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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| 316. |
Supervisors OK 120-Unit Development 2009-01-15
HARRISONBURG - With a 4-1 vote, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved a zoning request that will make way for the construction of a 120-unit "high-end" residential development.
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| 317. |
Security: It's All In The Cards 2009-01-14
HARRISONBURG - Starting this spring, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing newly designed driver's licenses and identification cards.
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| 318. |
‘The Wall That Heals' Coming To City 2009-01-13
HARRISONBURG - A traveling half-scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will make a stop in Harrisonburg this spring.
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| 319. |
Fine Arts Student Wins Downtown Poster Contest 2009-01-12
HARRISONBURG - A James Madison University art student has won the "Picture Downtown" art contest and her computer drawing of the city will become the city's first official poster.
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| 320. |
JMU Among Best College Buys, Report Says 2009-01-12
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University and six other Virginia schools were listed among the top 100 "Best Value" colleges in America by the Princeton Review and USA Today.
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| 321. |
JMU Board Gives Approval To Master Plan 2009-01-10
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University's board on Friday afternoon unanimously approved its largest and most detailed master plan in its 100-year history.
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| 322. |
Report: Congested I-81 On The Brink 2009-01-10
HARRISONBURG - An environmental advocacy group has listed the Interstate 81 corridor as one of the top "endangered regions" in the Southeast.
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| 323. |
Sending Blessings By The Box 2009-01-09
HARRISONBURG - Thanks to the economy, cheap food isn't just for poor folks any more.
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| 324. |
Heater Likely Cause Of Blaze 2009-01-07
HARRISONBURG - A liquefied propane gas heater likely caused Monday night's fire at Fulk Landscaping and Garden Center, city fire officials said Tuesday.
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| 325. |
Lottery Ticket An Extra Nice Present 2009-01-03
HARRISONBURG - Allen Brooks isn't likely to forget the Christmas present he got from his father-in-law.
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| 326. |
The Stoplight Guys 2009-01-03
HARRISONBURG - Over the last few months, two guys and their new computer program have made your drive through Harrisonburg a little faster.
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| 327. |
Census Bureau Looks To Fill 3,000 Spots In Va. 2009-01-02
HARRISONBURG - In a time of job losses across the country, Virginians may have an opportunity to earn some extra cash from the government.
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| 328. |
High Winds Pummel Rockingham 2009-01-02
HARRISONBURG - If motorists on the Harrisonburg portion of Interstate 81 drove as fast as the wind blew on Wednesday, they could have gotten a ticket.
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| 329. |
High Winds Swish Though Rockingham 2008-12-31
If folks on the Harrisonburg portion of Interstate 81 drove as fast as the wind blew earlier this morning, they could have gotten a ticket.
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| 330. |
2008: The Stories That Mattered Most 2008-12-31
HARRISONBURG - To say the very least, 2008 was a year of ups and downs. Over the last 12 months, the Daily News-Record covered everything from tragedy to triumph, from the crash of a plane carrying two local pilots to game-winning touchdowns at Bridgeforth Stadium.
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| 331. |
Spilling The Beans On The Jelly Jar 2008-12-29
HARRISONBURG - More than 30 years ago, three Mennonite girls stashed a little glass jelly jar above the ceiling of a classroom closet at Mount Clinton Elementary School.
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| 332. |
‘Ham'ming It Up 2008-12-29
HARRISONBURG - For 70 years, Richard Weaver has listened to voices from afar. And he never had to leave home or pick up a phone to do it.
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| 333. |
‘Blazing A Trail' Through The City 2008-12-27
HARRISONBURG - Earlier this month, the face of Harrisonburg changed in a really big -- and really blue and really yellow- - way.
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| 334. |
2009 ‘Best Of' Compilation Includes DN-R Cartoonist 2008-12-27
HARRISONBURG - Daily News-Record cartoonist John Rose once again has had his work included in a year-end collection of the best newspaper editorial cartoons.
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| 335. |
Local Jeweler Open For Retail Business 2008-12-27
HARRISONBURG - Hugo Kohl's growing collection of decades-old steel stamps has recently taken a
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| 336. |
Search Efforts For Lost Pilots Scaled Back In Guyana 2008-12-26
HARRISONBURG - As the end of the year draws near, the large-scale search for two local pilots lost in the Amazon jungle has been scaled back to a single ground crew and high-resolution image analysis, company officials said this week.
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| 337. |
Eastern Mennonite University Enters Med School Admissions Agreement 2008-12-26
HARRISONBURG - Eastern Mennonite University recently signed an admissions agreement with a medical school in Blacksburg.
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| 338. |
A White Light Christmas 2008-12-24
HARRISONBURG - Jayne Griggs is a Christmas light purist.
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| 339. |
Chance For A White Christmas Are ‘Zero' - Again 2008-12-20
HARRISONBURG - Folks dreaming of a white Christmas in Harrisonburg will likely have to wait yet another year, forecasters said Friday.
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| 340. |
JMU Arts Center Left With Shortfall 2008-12-19
HARRISONBURG - Due to Virginia's revenue shortfall, James Madison University could be short nearly 70 percent of the money it requested to furnish its massive performing arts center.
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| 341. |
‘Toys For Tots' Pickup On Monday 2008-12-18
HARRISONBURG - Parents approved for donations from the Marine Corps Reserve's "Toys for Tots" campaign may pick up their gifts on Monday.
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| 342. |
First Night Crew Preps For Big Show 2008-12-18
HARRISONBURG - With New Year's Eve less than two weeks away, organizers of First Night Harrisonburg are putting the finishing touches on the big show.
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| 343. |
Harrisonburg Bids Adieu To Ancient Elm 2008-12-17
HARRISONBURG - Like a giant bony hand protruding from the Earth, one of the last remaining American elms in downtown Harrisonburg waved a lonely goodbye Tuesday.
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| 344. |
City Ranks Eighth On Safety List 2008-12-16
HARRISONBURG - According to a recent study, the Friendly City isn't just friendly, it's also one of the safest in the nation.
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| 345. |
Theater Campaign Under Way 2008-12-15
HARRISONBURG - In honor of its 10th anniversary, Court Square Theater is starting its first large-scale fundraiser, a campaign geared to give the venue a facelift.
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| 346. |
County Supervisors Deny Woman Permit For Dog Kennel 2008-12-13
HARRISONBURG - For the second time in less than a month, the sound of "yapping" dogs filled the room at a Board of Supervisors meeting.
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| 347. |
JMU Winter Graduation Set For Saturday 2008-12-12
HARRISONBURG - Less than half a day after the Dukes will take their home football field for the last time this season, nearly 700 seniors also will make their own last stand in the Convo.
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| 348. |
County Budget ‘Prepared' For Possible Shortfall 2008-12-12
HARRISONBURG - With a $25 million rainy-day surplus in its wallet, Rockingham County appears to be well prepared for the expected cuts in state aid, accounting and county officials said this week.
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| 349. |
County Supervisors Mull Billing For EMS 2008-12-12
HARRISONBURG - The days of free emergency medical services in Rockingham County could be numbered.
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| 350. |
County Tackles ‘Green' Issues 2008-12-11
HARRISONBURG - The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday tackled a number of alternative-fuel-related issues, tabling a request for a biofuel production facility in Pleasant Valley and approving the construction of a wind turbine test tower near Criders.
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| 351. |
Wearin' O' The Purple 2008-12-10
HARRISONBURG - In honor of the Dukes' advancement to the Division I-AA football semifinals and Bridgeforth Stadium's national television debut, JMU Athletics has organized the first Valley
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| 352. |
‘Familiar Strangers' Comes To Square 2008-12-10
HARRISONBURG - An independent movie filmed in Augusta and Rockingham counties will open at the Court Square Theater on Friday night.
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| 353. |
Supervisors To Consider Wind Turbine Test Tower 2008-12-09
HARRISONBURG - The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday will consider a company's request to build a tower that could lead to the area's first wind turbine.
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| 354. |
Application Deadline For ‘Toys For Tots' Looming 2008-12-08
HARRISONBURG - Parents who can't afford Christmas presents for their children this year have until Dec. 15 to submit an application to The Marine Corps Reserve's "Toys for Tots" campaign.
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| 355. |
BBBS Gets Big Boost 2008-12-06
HARRISONBURG - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County on Friday received a total of $100,000 from two local donors, which the group will use to create its first endowment.
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| 356. |
College Affordability 2008-12-05
HARRISONBURG - With higher education costs potentially "out of reach" for average families, officials from the two local public schools say they're doing what they can to control costs.
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| 357. |
Rebirth Of An Icon 2008-12-03
HARRISONBURG - For the folks at L&S Diner, Christmas will come a bit early this year. The Harrisonburg icon, which closed its doors at the end of the summer, will reopen Thursday and begin dishing up its signature fried chicken and home cooking.
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| 358. |
The Challenge Of AIDS 2008-12-02
HARRISONBURG - Two decades after the fight against HIV and AIDS became a significant global cause, individuals, organizations and governments must recharge their prevention and assistance efforts, according to presenters at James Madison University.
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| 359. |
Charges Eyed In Fatality 2008-12-01
HARRISONBURG - Police are pursuing charges after last week's wreck that killed one teenager and seriously injured another, police said Sunday night.
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| 360. |
Thanks For The Memories 2008-12-01
NEW YORK CITY - Standing in the middle of Manhattan, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of cheering parade fans, my lifelong love for James Madison University's marching band came full circle.
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| 361. |
Life Begins At 4 A.M. 2008-11-28
NEW YORK CITY - James Madison University's band nearly took its first step toward becoming part of The City That Never Sleeps.
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| 362. |
Giving It Their All 2008-11-28
NEW YORK CITY - For three hours, 46 songs and 2˝ miles, James Madison University's band gave its heart to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and an estimated 50 million spectators watching in person and on television.
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| 363. |
The Big, BIG Band Steps Up 2008-11-26
HARRISONBURG - When the Marching Royal Dukes step onto the streets of Manhattan on Thursday morning, they'll be the largest band to march in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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| 364. |
JMU's Rose Gets Hefty Raise 2008-11-26
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University's top executive, President Linwood Rose, received a 16.9 percent raise this year, an increase of $66,000.
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| 365. |
JMU Info Systems Program Among Nation's Best 2008-11-24
HARRISONBURG - An online trade publication has named James Madison University's Computer Information Systems program one of the nation's 10 best.
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| 366. |
Teen Road Deaths Up ‘Significantly 2008-11-22
HARRISONBURG - With the number of fatal wrecks involving teenagers up "significantly" in the last two months, officials from the Virginia State Police are urging drivers to be extra careful over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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| 367. |
EMU Team Tops At Summit 2008-11-22
HARRISONBURG - A team of three Eastern Mennonite University business students scooped up recognition earlier this month for their work with a business case study at a Mennonite economic convention.
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| 368. |
Unendowed 2008-11-21
HARRISONBURG - Due to the tanking economy, nearly one out of every four dollars from the collective value of the local colleges' endowment funds has vanished, threatening the number and size of scholarships available to students.
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| 369. |
A Turkey Run For Their Money 2008-11-20
HARRISONBURG - Kaleidoscope Child and Family Services will host a concert and a 5K race on Sunday to raise money for renovations to its facilities, and to honor the pioneers of the poultry industry.
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| 370. |
Acting U.S. Surgeon General: Childhood Obesity Is ‘Epidemic' 2008-11-20
HARRISONBURG - The acting surgeon general of the United States and Virginia's state health commissioner visited James Madison University on Wednesday, encouraging students, officials and the community to help stop the spread of childhood obesity.
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| 371. |
EIA Vaults To High Court 2008-11-19
HARRISONBURG - The sports advocacy group seeking to reinstate the 10 Olympic teams cut at James Madison University is taking its case all the way to the top.
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| 372. |
Animal Planet Puts Spotlight On JMU Professor's Research 2008-11-19
HARRISONBURG - On Thursday evening, a James Madison University professor's research that could help save the world's frogs from a deadly fungus will be featured on the Animal Planet network.
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Surgeon General To Talk About Youth Health At JMU Visit 2008-11-18
HARRISONBURG - The acting surgeon general of the United States will visit James Madison University on Wednesday, taking time to speak to the public.
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| 374. |
BC Veep Hopes To ‘Give Back' 2008-11-18
HARRISONBURG - For Beverly Butterfield, Bridgewater College is a little bit like home. For starters, her parents went to school there. Later, she went there and eventually, her daughter Kate attended as well.
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| 375. |
Christmas Comes Early For Nonprofit Agency 2008-11-17
HARRISONBURG - A local youth organization got an early Christmas gift. An anonymous donor from the central Valley gave Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County the chance to raise up to $50,000 in a holiday fundraising campaign.
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| 376. |
Final Class? 2008-11-15
HARRISONBURG - With tears in their eyes, five women proudly graduated from the Gemeinschaft Home on Friday morning, in what might have been the final commencement ceremony before the halfway house's funding is cut in January.
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| 377. |
Baugh Volunteers For Mayor 2008-11-14
HARRISONBURG - Richard Baugh says he's comfortable with the idea of becoming Harrisonburg's next chief executive.
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| 378. |
Arts Council Gives $12,000 In Grants 2008-11-14
HARRISONBURG - The Arts Council of the Valley recently awarded $12,000 in "Creative Inspiration" grants to nine local artists and arts organizations.
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| 379. |
Neighbors Clash Over Noisy Pooches 2008-11-13
HARRISONBURG - Thanks to a recording of several dozen "yapping" dogs and 30 minutes of angry testimony, Wednesday's Rockingham County Board of Supervisors meeting was anything but dull.
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| 380. |
Goodlatte: Democracy Worth Fighting For 2008-11-12
HARRISONBURG - The United States has a responsibility to use its military to create peace by establishing democracies throughout the world, a task it is accomplishing honorably and successfully today, according to a U.S. congressman visiting the area Monday.
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| 381. |
Officials: Budget Won't Hamper Snow Removal 2008-11-11
HARRISONBURG - Despite a projected revenue shortfall of at least $2.5 billion in Virginia's 2009-10 budget, funding for snow removal is unlikely to suffer cutbacks, officials said Monday.
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| 382. |
Valley Gears Up To Fight Old Man Winter 2008-11-11
HARRISONBURG - Although Old Man Winter hasn't yet wrapped his arms around the Friendly City - and forecasters say he probably won't any time soon - local and state transportation officials say they're already geared up for the white stuff.
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| 383. |
Meals Tax Out, Now What? 2008-11-08
HARRISONBURG - With their proposed meals tax recently dumped by voters, Rockingham County officials, charged with paying for three new schools, are left with one question: Now what?
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| 384. |
JMU Gets Specific On Cutbacks 2008-11-07
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University this week released details about how it will reduce its budget by $5.4 million, a requirement by the governor to make up part of the multibillion-dollar state revenue shortfall.
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| 385. |
BRCC Floats Plan For $10M Rec Center 2008-11-07
HARRISONBURG - Blue Ridge Community College students may finally get their dream of having their own campus recreation center.
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| 386. |
Younger Voters' Presence Felt 2008-11-06
HARRISONBURG - Surrounded by throngs of white-haired retirees, a lively pair of 18-year-old identical twins, Masha and Nina Pike, took turns feeding their paper ballots into the counter.
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| 387. |
Valley Voters Pile Into The Polls 2008-11-05
HARRISONBURG - Before the sun ever crested the mountains Tuesday morning, excitement and anticipation lingered in the cool, damp air as voters - lots and lots of them - were already in line.
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UPDATE 10:58 P.M.: OBAMA PROJECTED NEXT PRESIDENT 2008-11-04
McCain gracious in concession speech.
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| 389. |
Pilots From City Still Missing 2008-11-04
HARRISONBURG - As the search for three men, including two local pilots, continues in the Amazon region of South America, family, friends and co-workers of the men remain "concerned, but strong," officials said Monday.
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| 390. |
City, County Mull Water Partnership 2008-11-01
HARRISONBURG - For the first time, Harrisonburg and Rockingham County may team up to supply the city and surrounding area with its future water supply, a partnership that could save up to $30 million in construction costs.
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| 391. |
Halloween Host Crazy For Buffett 2008-10-31
MOUNT SOLON - Anita Johnson and the
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| 392. |
Dateless In The 'Burg? Speed-Dating May Be The Answer 2008-10-30
HARRISONBURG - For the second time this year, speed-dating will make a return to Harrisonburg. On Nov. 8, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, a nonprofit revitalization group, will sponsor the event at Clementine restaurant on South Main Street.
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A Literary Movement 2008-10-30
NEW MARKET - All it took was 100 people, 300 steps, about 30 minutes and BAM! The library was totally moved.
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| 394. |
Students At JMU Have 12-Hour Political Party 2008-10-29
HARRISONBURG - For a few faithful folks, Tuesday's political adventure started nearly 12 hours before Sen. Barack Obama ever stepped out on the stage.
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UPDATE 5:15 P.M.: Obama Rallies Faithful At Convo 2008-10-28
Sen. Barack Obama arrived at James Madison University a short time ago and met with students, coaches and others on one of the campus' soccer fields before heading over to the Convocation Center. Obama began his speech at the Convo at about 5 p.m.
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| 396. |
Obama's Visit One For History Books 2008-10-28
HARRISONBURG - Sen. Barack Obama's visit to Harrisonburg is already one for the history books. And, he hasn't even arrived.
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JMU Launches $100,000 Business Contest 2008-10-25
HARRISONBURG - This week, James Madison University's College of Business announced a $100,000 contest that will be open to teams from the university, Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
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Ruritans Stepping Up Walking Track Effort 2008-10-25
MOUNT CRAWFORD - The Mount Crawford Ruritan Club is continuing its efforts to expand its community center to include a quarter-mile walking track.
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Layoffs Avoided ... For Now 2008-10-25
HARRISONBURG - Blue Ridge Community College employees can exhale a sigh of relief. The school has decided it will likely not be forced to reduce its staff with layoffs.
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‘Massanutten Station' To Offer Not Only Luxury, But Basics Too 2008-10-24
HARRISONBURG - Starting as early as next year, Great Eastern Resort Corp. will begin construction on an upscale retail, residential and entertainment complex at the entrance to Massanutten Resort.
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| 401. |
VMRC Expands To Meet Demand 2008-10-24
HARRISONBURG - With no room left to grow, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community plans to build a 160-unit subdivision, called "Willow Run," on 40 acres just west of the city limits.
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| 402. |
EMU Scraps Lunch Trays, Conserves Resources 2008-10-23
HARRISONBURG - On Wednesday, Eastern Mennonite University began requiring its students to perform a mealtime balancing act. But this type of juggling will have nothing to do with nutrition or the food pyramid.
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Event Gives Smelly Lesson 2008-10-23
HARRISONBURG - For a few hours on Wednesday morning, a part of James Madison University's east campus smelled a little foul.
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‘Power Vote' 2008-10-22
HARRISONBURG - For about three hours Tuesday, James Madison University was home to the area's first wind farm.
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| 405. |
Jordanian A Prince For Peace 2008-10-21
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University rolled out the red carpet Monday to royalty and world leaders.
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Thousands Enjoy ‘Banding' Together 2008-10-20
HARRISONBURG - For the hundreds of local band kids, it doesn't get any bigger or any better than the Parade of Champions.
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| 407. |
Thanksgiving ‘Lift' Sought For Needy 2008-10-20
HARRISONBURG - With demand for Thanksgiving poultry for the poor up 50 percent from last year, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network is attempting its biggest bird drive ever - 10,000 turkeys.
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| 408. |
Tail Of Woe 2008-10-17
HARRISONBURG - Despite her extreme pain, little Maisie is as cheerful and playful as a kitten can be. She might even live to be a cat.
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| 409. |
‘No One Is Really Worried' 2008-10-16
HARRISONBURG - As of Wednesday afternoon, freshman Jamal Abbas says he's "feeling OK."
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| 410. |
A Great Place To Turn 5 2008-10-15
HARRISONBURG - Six-year-olds Danner Rebhun and Madelyn Scott spent the better part of Tuesday morning meticulously painting black-and-white spots all over their faces.
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| 411. |
Retired JMU Employee Recognized For Fuel Research 2008-10-10
HARRISONBURG - A retired employee of James Madison University was recently honored for his contributions to the school's pioneering work in the fields of biodiesel and other alternative fuels.
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| 412. |
Cutting The Red Tape 2008-10-04
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University wants to join several of the larger Virginia colleges in streamlining operations and cutting a bit of governmental red tape.
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| 413. |
India's Ambassador Takes Time To Chat 2008-10-03
HARRISONBURG - Despite his extremely busy schedule, Indian Ambassador Ronen Sen took a few minutes with the Daily News-Record on Thursday morning to answer a few questions.
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| 414. |
Dream Fulfilled 2008-10-03
HARRISONBURG - On Thursday morning, the Duke Dog,
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| 415. |
For Now, Fluoride's Strictly A Timberville Issue 2008-10-02
HARRISONBURG - So far, Timberville residents are the only ones in Rockingham County voicing concerns to local government about fluoride in their water.
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| 416. |
BRCC Shuttle Usage Up 2008-10-02
Community colleges are all about commuters; and sometimes, that creates a problem.
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| 417. |
Massanutten Regional Library Kicks Off ‘Big Read' With Book Giveaway 2008-10-01
HARRISONBURG - Starting Friday, the Massanutten Regional Library will give away 2,000 paperback copies of Mark Twain's classic American novel,
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| 418. |
BC Campaign Hits $31.7M 2008-09-30
HARRISONBURG - Despite a dark and gloomy economic forecast, Bridgewater College's capital campaign is peeking through the clouds, with donors pledging $31.7 million to date.
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| 419. |
Layoffs Loom At BRCC 2008-09-27
HARRISONBURG - In the wake of Virginia's nearly $3 billion revenue shortfall, James Madison University and Blue Ridge Community College are gearing up for possible staff reductions, officials said Friday.
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| 420. |
Planetarium Set To Open Saturday 2008-09-25
HARRISONBURG - For the first time in about three years, folks can a take quick tour of the Milky Way, courtesy of James Madison University.
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| 421. |
Colleges Get $1.5M Boost For Science 2008-09-24
HARRISONBURG - The National Science Foundation granted nearly $1.5 million to the four area colleges and SRI Inc. to boost enrollment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors.
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| 422. |
A Spark For The Arts 2008-09-24
HARRISONBURG - The first captain of James Madison University's colossal performing arts center has docked in Harrisonburg and says he's ready for action.
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| 423. |
Goodbye, Veterans Memorial Stadium 2008-09-23
HARRISONBURG - On Monday afternoon, Jack Fries didn't want to mow his lawn and his friend, Tom Showalter,
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| 424. |
Expert's Message: Nonviolence Key To Strong Global Economy 2008-09-22
HARRISONBURG - The director of a national environmental organization will argue in a lecture Tuesday at James Madison University that a nonviolent approach to the world is key to a strong global economy.
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| 425. |
Second Wave: Hurricane Relief Efforts Continue 2008-09-20
HARRISONBURG - With thousands of Texans still without homes, power, food and water, folks from the Harrisonburg Salvation Army are still helping to feed the victims of the recent hurricanes.
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| 426. |
Memorial Stadium Demolition Set For Monday 2008-09-20
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University will begin demolition of the old Veterans Memorial Stadium on Monday at noon, officials said.
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| 427. |
Arc For Arc's Sake 2008-09-19
HARRISONBURG - After nearly 50 straight fundraisers to pay for its new building, The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham is finally raising money for something different - themselves.
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| 428. |
Student Group Rocks For Charity 2008-09-18
HARRISONBURG - Starting Sunday, several James Madison University student groups will host a week of events to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg and Rockingham.
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| 429. |
Mercy House Turns 20 2008-09-18
HARRISONBURG - In January 2007, Stephanie Thompson was down on her luck - really down. The city resident was addicted to drugs, just out of jail and homeless.
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| 430. |
Madison's Montpelier Makeover Unveiled Today 2008-09-17
HARRISONBURG - Over the last five years, James Madison's home, Montpelier, has been transformed from a 55-room pink-stucco mansion with a bowling alley to its original brick home.
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| 431. |
Local College Student Count Up 2008-09-16
HARRISONBURG - Nearly 25,900 students enrolled in at least one class at the four local colleges this fall, up 3.2 percent from this time last year.
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| 432. |
A Stable Romance 2008-09-15
ELKTON - Nearly 60 years ago, love sparked between two young teens while they were riding a horse together in Elkton.
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| 433. |
Good Horse Sense 2008-09-15
ELKTON - Fifteen-year-old Lacey Conner knows the secret to bonding quickly with a new horse.
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| 434. |
Cell Towers: Two Down, One Up 2008-09-13
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County will soon have a new cellular tower to clear up phone reception in the Singers Glen area.
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| 435. |
Get 'Em Snipped 2008-09-13
HARRISONBURG - The Shenandoah Valley Spay and Neuter Clinic took a big step this week in its efforts to eliminate pet overpopulation in the region.
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| 436. |
JMU Preparing To Make Cuts To Budget 2008-09-12
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University, like many state-funded agencies across the commonwealth, is preparing to slash up to 15 percent from its budget, a figure that for JMU could reach up to $11.7 million.
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| 437. |
Meals Tax: Who Pays? 2008-09-12
HARRISONBURG - Churches, fraternities and the band boosters can rest easy. If passed by the voters in November, the Rockingham County's meals tax will not apply to their fundraisers.
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| 438. |
Riding For A Piece Of History 2008-09-11
ELKTON - The 25th annual Elkton Horse Show is slated for Saturday and a portion of the proceeds will help bring back an original Confederate flag to the area.
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| 439. |
Westover ‘Blows Up' 2008-09-10
HARRISONBURG - Thanks to some fast-paced
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| 440. |
Memorial Hall Opens Doors 2008-09-10
HARRISONBURG - Folks interested in checking out the old Harrisonburg High School building's recent makeovers will get their chance.
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| 441. |
Goodlatte Pep Talk Christens GOP Office 2008-09-06
HARRISONBURG - A day after Arizona Sen. John McCain accepted the Republican nomination for president, party leaders in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County officially opened for business.
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| 442. |
Rachel's Legacy 2008-09-05
HARRISONBURG - It took about 90 minutes for the late Rachel Joy Scott to become a little part of Harrisonburg.
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| 443. |
Court Days Will Move Off Square 2008-09-05
HARRISONBURG - Starting next year, the Court Days Festival will take a few steps away from the courthouse and its surrounding square.
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| 444. |
The Big, Big Band 2008-09-04
HARRISONBURG - One of the largest musical ensembles in the eastern United States will perform during halftime of Friday night's Blue Streak football game.
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| 445. |
Columbine Survivor To Speak Thursday 2008-09-03
HARRISONBURG - Craig Scott, the brother of the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting nine years ago, will speak at the James Madison University Convocation Center on Thursday.
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| 446. |
August Sizzle Fizzles 2008-09-03
HARRISONBURG - Jess King usually sweats out the month of August inside her old house on Old South High Street. Her place doesn't have air conditioning, not even an old window unit.
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| 447. |
Art Healthy: RMH Eyes Valley Artwork For New Campus 2008-09-02
HARRISONBURG - Construction of a hospital may seem an unlikely opportunity for artists.
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| 448. |
One Last Look 2008-08-30
HARRISONBURG - On Monday, a few days before the old walls of Oakwood Hall will come tumblin' down, Eastern Mennonite University will give folks one last chance to fish for memories.
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| 449. |
‘It's Amazing' 2008-08-30
HARRISONBURG - Perched in the third row of the 91,000-seat Bird's Nest stadium, Sue Blauch watched as sweat dripped down the faces of 2,008 fierce-looking Chinese drummers.
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| 450. |
County Seeks Short-Term Rental Tax 2008-08-28
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County officials want the authority to tax short-term rentals. Currently, Virginia law does not authorize the counties to levy a transient occupancy tax on condos or single-family homes.
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| 451. |
Among The Best 2008-08-27
HARRISONBURG - Once again, the area's four-year colleges ranked highly among the nearly 2,000 schools listed in the annual America's Best Colleges guide.
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| 452. |
‘Mrs. Becki' The Bus Driver 2008-08-26
HARRISONBURG - It's 5:55 a.m. on Monday and most folks on Washington Street are still sleeping, wrapped snugly in their cozy comforters.
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| 453. |
Ten Years In, Rose Still A Regular Guy' 2008-08-25
HARRISONBURG - At first glance, President Linwood Howard Rose looks as intimidating as his name sounds. At a sturdy 6-foot-2, Rose can look down into the eyes of most men.
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| 454. |
JMU's Office Of Children And Youth Gets New Leadership 2008-08-22
HARRISONBURG - The Office of Children and Youth of Harrisonburg and Rockingham earlier this week announced a new executive director.
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| 455. |
JMU Wins Another Decision 2008-08-21
HARRISONBURG - On Wednesday morning, a federal appellate court ruled that James Madison University would not have to reinstate 10 Olympic sports teams it cut nearly two years ago.
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| 456. |
Where The Boys Are 2008-08-20
HARRISONBURG - Starting next week, Brittany Abbott will experience something in the classroom she's desperately missed - guys.
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| 457. |
It's Day One Of Two 2008-08-20
HARRISONBURG - At first glance, it looked like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade had arrived three months early and then taken a seriously wrong turn.
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| 458. |
‘Everybody Works, Eats' 2008-08-19
HARRISONBURG - Finally, after nearly a decade of planning, the volunteer-run community center,
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| 459. |
Freshmen Parking Options Expand 2008-08-18
HARRISONBURG - Off-campus parking options for the nearly 4,000 freshmen at James Madison University are expanding.
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| 460. |
The Arc Protesting ‘Tropic Thunder' 2008-08-16
HARRISONBURG - The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham has joined a nationwide protest against the "negative depiction of people with intellectual disabilities" in the movie "Tropic Thunder."
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| 461. |
‘It Made Us Kids Again' 2008-08-15
HARRISONBURG - With eyes squinted, sisters Alpha and Margaret Spitzer stepped out of the craft exhibit hall and peered anxiously toward the bright sky, scanning the scene before them.
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| 462. |
JMU Helps Get Teens Pumped For College 2008-08-15
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University was recently recognized for helping Richmond high-schoolers get pumped up for college.
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| 463. |
Biofuel-Friendly County 2008-08-14
HARRISONBURG - For the first time, farmers in Rockingham County will be allowed to apply for a special-use permit to produce biodiesel fuel on their farmland.
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| 464. |
County Fair Officials Dedicate New Barn 2008-08-12
HARRISONBURG - Should thunderstorms strike the Rockingham County Fairgrounds this week, the goats and sheep will have nothing to worry about.
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| 465. |
Through The Eye Of The Lens 2008-08-12
FAIRGROUNDS - Greta Atkins' cat, Pepper, loves to play on the roof.
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| 466. |
Bargain Hunters In It For The Long ‘Crawl' 2008-08-11
NEW MARKET - Virginia Harris spent eight hours desperately trying to get rid of them. There weren't many takers. The oddly shaped items were not, after all, the most traditional of kitchen accessories.
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| 467. |
Literacy Nonprofit Gets $72K In Grants 2008-08-11
HARRISONBURG - Skyline Literacy recently scored a combined $72,000 in grant money from state and federal education agencies.
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| 468. |
Boot Loot 2008-08-11
TIMBERVILLE - At least a half-dozen Rockingham County Firefighters on Saturday used their boots for more than stomping out flames.
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| 469. |
EMU Announces Faculty Additions 2008-08-09
HARRISONBURG - Starting this month, 10 new full-time teaching faculty members will begin work at Eastern Mennonite University.
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| 470. |
Power To The Poets 2008-08-09
HARRISONBURG - Not all finger-snapping poetry slams are the kind held in the dimly lit bars of the big city.
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| 471. |
Tuitions Heading Upward 2008-08-08
HARRISONBURG - Starting this fall, Virginians studying at James Madison University will pay $6,964 for two semesters of tuition and fees. At Blue Ridge Community College, they'll pay $2,142.
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| 472. |
Dayton Blaze Injures Two 2008-08-07
DAYTON - Two people were hospitalized Wednesday and several residents displaced after an early morning fire swept through an apartment building that once served as the Dayton firehouse.
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| 473. |
Two Injured In Early Morning Fire 2008-08-06
DAYTON - Two people were hospitalized after an early morning fire swept through a building that once served as the Dayton Firehouse.
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| 474. |
Wheels In Motion To Provide Parking For JMU Frosh 2008-08-06
HARRISONBURG - Later this month, 18-year-old Bernard Newman, who'll be a freshman at James Madison University, plans to do something that few students his age have ever done - legally, at least.
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| 475. |
$30M Science Center EMU's Biggest Project 2008-08-02
HARRISONBURG - The new Suter Science Center at Eastern Mennonite University will be bigger, better, brighter and possibly even have grass growing on the roof.
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| 476. |
Readers Wait For ‘Dawn' 2008-08-01
HARRISONBURG - Erin Parrish, a Timberville teen, is rooting for the immortal Edward Cullen, the 17-year-old hunk of a vampire.
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| 477. |
Tales From The Vault 3 2008-07-31
HARRISONBURG - The vault in the Massanutten Regional Library's basement typically remains dark and quiet as a tomb.
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| 478. |
Reason To Be ‘Grateful' 2008-07-31
HARRISONBURG - Donations to the area's three smaller colleges continues to be strong despite the downturn in the economy, school officials said.
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| 479. |
JMU's Fundraising Target Blown Away 2008-07-31
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University's first comprehensive fundraising campaign concluded last month with $70 million committed, surpassing the campaign goal by 40 percent.
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| 480. |
Resident Pushes For 84-Unit Development 2008-07-29
A McGaheysville resident wants to build an 84-unit housing development on his property, half of which is agricultural land.
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| 481. |
Clean N' Brite - And Yellow 2008-07-22
HARRISONBURG - In mid-2004, Benny Mehta had but one desire; he wanted his soon-to-open business to quickly attract the attention of passers-by.
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| 482. |
Broadway To Celebrate ‘Fowl' Heritage With Chicken Stock Picnic 2008-07-16
BROADWAY - For the third year in a row, the folks in downtown Broadway will gather downtown to celebrate their "fowl" heritage.
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| 483. |
City Expands Drug Testing 2008-07-15
HARRISONBURG - Earlier this month, Harrisonburg enacted a policy of performing random drug and alcohol testing on all city employees working in what officials call "safety sensitive" jobs.
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| 484. |
JMU Professor Lands Fulbright Scholarship 2008-07-15
HARRISONBURG - A James Madison University chemistry teacher won a Fulbright Scholarship to teach at a university in South Africa.
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| 485. |
County To Revamp Zoning 2008-07-14
HARRISONBURG - For the first time in more than two decades, Rockingham County will rewrite its entire zoning ordinance, a several-hundred page document that details the county's land-use laws.
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| 486. |
EMU Names Director Of Summer Peacebuilding Institute 2008-07-14
HARRISONBURG - Eastern Mennonite University has named a new director of its Summer Peacebuilding Institute.
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| 487. |
‘Bear Of A Task' Nears Start 2008-07-12
HARRISONBURG - Starting this month, Rockingham County will begin the "emotional and complicated" process of reassessing the value of all 46,800 parcels of land, a "bear of a task" performed every four years, officials said.
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| 488. |
Getting ‘A Chance To Grow' - In Step 2008-07-11
HARRISONBURG - With arms flailing through the air and faces etched with concentration, more than 100 high-schoolers in Bridgeforth Stadium appeared as though they were attempting flight.
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| 489. |
RMH Construction ‘On Schedule' 2008-07-09
HARRISONBURG - Construction on Rockingham Memorial Hospital's new campus at the corner of Port Republic Road and Reservoir Street is "right on schedule," according to Dennis Coffman, RMH director of facilities planning and development.
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| 490. |
County, RMH OK Deal 2008-07-09
HARRISONBURG - About two years from now, as soon as the new Rockingham Memorial Hospital is up and running, the county will begin earning cash from its buried trash.
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| 491. |
A Not-So-Sudden Rebirth 2008-07-09
HARRISONBURG - Thanks in part to the revitalization group Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, the city's center seems to have woken up, say several business owners.
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| 492. |
‘Gutsy' Broadway Native Realizes Her Dream 2008-07-07
HARRISONBURG - For several hours on Friday morning, Dana Fowle sat in the front seat of a white SUV parked in a lot somewhere in sunny Atlanta. The windows were shut, the AC was off and "sweat dripped everywhere," she said.
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| 493. |
Big Brothers, Sisters Taps Director 2008-07-05
HARRISONBURG - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has named a new executive director, officials announced this week.
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| 494. |
‘Animal House' Demise At Hand 2008-07-05
HARRISONBURG - For nearly four decades, the enclave for male pranksters living in Eastern Mennonite University's Oakwood dorm earned the nickname "the animal house."
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| 495. |
Volunteers Extraordinaire 2008-07-05
HARRISONBURG - Thanks to Mercy House and a dedicated group of volunteers from the Wal-Mart Distribution Center, folks in the Friendly City nearly witnessed their first
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| 496. |
JMU's Mine Action Center Receives $419,500 In Grants 2008-06-30
HARRISONBURG - The Mine Action Information Center at James Madison University was formed a dozen years ago to help raise awareness of the dangers landmines pose to civilians and to educate children and others who live in mine-infested countries.
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| 497. |
Creating A CyberCity 2008-06-28
HARRISONBURG - Fifteen-year-old Justin Fuller has learned some vital college lessons this week.
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| 498. |
Kids' Camp Withdraws 2008-06-27
HARRISONBURG - Camp Still Meadows withdrew a special-use permit request earlier this week, temporarily ending what had been an emotional application process for campers, their parents and the facility's administrative staff.
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| 499. |
JMU Appoints New MBA Director 2008-06-27
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University has appointed a new director of its Master of Business Administration programs, the university announced on Monday.
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| 500. |
Approval Moves Couple Closer To Carousel Dream 2008-06-26
HARRISONBURG - Gary and Lynne Hess are one step closer to building the county's first carousel. On Wednesday evening, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors approved a special-use permit allowing "entertainment" inside one of their farm buildings, located just north of Harrisonburg.
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| 501. |
Truck Stop Hits A Speed Bump 2008-06-26
HARRISONBURG - The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday denied a special-use permit that would have allowed construction of a truck stop north of Harrisonburg, near Exit 251 of Interstate 81.
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| 502. |
The Blue Hole Blues 2008-06-25
RAWLEY SPRINGS - For nearly 35 years - ever since Blue Hole became county property - police, neighbors and county officials have battled with swimmers over their unruly behavior.
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| 503. |
Entrepreneurs Bring The Front Porch Online 2008-06-25
HARRISONBURG - Like Mr. Rogers, Mike Rodes wants to be your neighbor. Well, kind of. Really, he wants to help you get to know the neighbors you've already got.
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| 504. |
JMU Brass Band To Perform In U.K. 2008-06-21
HARRISONBURG - Later this month, James Madison University's British-style brass band will return to its musical roots across the pond.
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| 505. |
JMU's Galaxy Tour 2008-06-21
HARRISONBURG - Starting this fall, taking a tour around the galaxy will be as easy as taking a seat.
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| 506. |
Volunteer Farm Feeling Crunch 2008-06-20
WOODSTOCK - With donations down and demand for food up, the Volunteer Farm in Woodstock is feeling the pinch to provide produce for the hungry, officials said.
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| 507. |
City Day Care To Move 2008-06-19
HARRISONBURG - For the first time in nearly four decades, the future of the city's largest day care is up in the air.
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| 508. |
Chief: Fire Likely Accidental 2008-06-18
HARRISONBURG - What appeared to be a plastic item left on a hot stove burner caused a fire at the Harris Gardens apartment complex Monday evening, fire officials said.
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| 509. |
Allergies: A Year-Round Problem 2008-06-18
HARRISONBURG - Briana Ford has a love/hate relationship with recess. Although the 9-year-old loves to play outside, it's the outside, she says, that makes her miserable.
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| 510. |
JMU Storyteller's Chapter To End 2008-06-17
HARRISONBURG - For more than three decades, Fred Hilton was the James Madison University storyteller. As the unofficial historian, he penned the history of the Duke Dog, the kissing rock and the hidden tunnels beneath the Quad.
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| 511. |
Fire Injures Apartment Tenant 2008-06-17
HARRISONBURG - A kitchen fire at the Harris Gardens apartment complex sent one woman to the hospital Monday evening.
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| 512. |
‘U.S. News' Ranks Three JMU Graduate Programs 2008-06-16
HARRISONBURG - Three James Madison University graduate programs were recently ranked among the best in a national magazine.
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| 513. |
Big Bucks For The ‘Big Read' 2008-06-16
HARRISONBURG - For the second time in two years, the Massanutten Regional Library has landed a
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| 514. |
A 30-Year Passion To Help 2008-06-13
BRIDGEWATER - Vern Fairchilds is fired up about financial aid. No, really. FAFSA forms, PLUS loans, Pell grants - this Bridgewater resident gets jazzed up about all of that financial stuff.
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| 515. |
Communicator Extraordinaire 2008-06-11
HARRISONBURG - One evening about 17 years ago, Dee Dee Sencindiver, a florist, was listening to her fiancé and friends talk about their jobs.
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| 516. |
Hit By A Heat Wave 2008-06-10
HARRISONBURG - Although high temperatures will linger in the 90s through today - more than 10 degrees above normal for this time of year - emergency and health workers around the city say they're not seeing an unusual increase in heat-related calls for assistance.
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| 517. |
‘RecycleMania’ Strikes At EMU 2008-06-07
Over the last three years, recycling at Eastern Mennonite University has become a big deal business.
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| 518. |
Big Day For A Small Class 2008-06-06
HARRISONBURG - Devon Baugher says he is a
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| 519. |
Degner's In The Race 2008-06-05
HARRISONBURG - The executive director of the Arts Council of the Valley plans to announce his run for City Council this afternoon.
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| 520. |
Rain Hits Valley ‘Sideways' 2008-06-05
Woodstock resident Janet Fairbank and her next-door neighbor watched the rain
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| 521. |
MRL Hands Bookmobile Keys To Tornado-Ravaged Arkansas Library 2008-06-05
HARRISONBURG - A few weeks ago, a tornado tore through the small Arkansas town of Stuttgart, about 900 miles southwest of Harrisonburg, trashing houses, schools and the town's sole library.
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| 522. |
Carrying The Flame 2008-06-05
HARRISONBURG - Police from Harrisonburg and Rockingham County began their two-day leg of the Special Olympics torch run on Wednesday morning.
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| 523. |
DEVELOPING: Arts Council Head To Announce Council Bid 2008-06-04
HARRISONBURG - The executive director of the Arts Council of the Valley plans to announce his run for Harrisonburg City Council Thursday evening.
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| 524. |
Market Solution 2008-06-04
HARRISONBURG - More than 100 folks gathered at the city's municipal parking lot Tuesday morning for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Downtown Harrisonburg Farmers' Market pavilion.
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| 525. |
EMU Appoints Interim Provost 2008-06-03
HARRISONBURG - Eastern Mennonite University recently named a former university administrator as the interim provost for the 2008-09 school year.
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| 526. |
BRCC Team On Top Again 2008-06-03
HARRISONBURG - A team of Blue Ridge Community College students recently became national champions - again.
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| 527. |
County Passes Storm Water Runoff Ordinance 2008-06-02
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County took steps last week to streamline the process for builders dealing with storm-water-runoff compliance.
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| 528. |
‘Hook And Needle Angels' 2008-06-02
LACEY SPRING - At first, the church ladies wanted to call themselves
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| 529. |
Raided Firm Slams Feds 2008-05-31
HARRISONBURG - A day after federal agents raided a Luray business and two homes, the owners had harsh words for the FBI and Internal Revenue Service, adding that they still are not sure why they were searched.
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| 530. |
Grads: ‘It Feels Wonderful' 2008-05-31
HARRISONBURG - Nearly three years ago, 55-year-old Broadway resident Sue Shank was out of a job with nowhere to go. For years, she had worked as an engineering assistant at Hartz & Co., a men's clothing manufacturing plant in Broadway.
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| 531. |
A Brief Spell At The Bee 2008-05-30
HARRISONBURG - Sadly, Emily Dick has spelled her l-a-s-t in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, the Broadway teen was one of nearly 200 contestants eliminated from the 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee held in the nation's capital.
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| 532. |
Marketing 101 2008-05-30
HARRISONBURG - Folks looking to buy miniature catapults made out of clothespins and soda caps or grass growing inside custom-painted eggshells, are simply out of luck - they're all sold out.
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| 533. |
Rockingham Supervisors OK Road Spending Plan 2008-05-29
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - County officials on Wednesday approved a bare-bones spending plan for secondary road construction and also passed a resolution "strongly urging" the state government to fix Virginia's transportation funding issues.
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| 534. |
DN-R Spelling Rep Heads To National Bee Next Week 2008-05-24
HARRISONBURG - Thirteen-year-old Emily Dick has recently expanded her vocabulary - a lot.
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| 535. |
My Teacher Is ‘AWESOME' 2008-05-23
HARRISONBURG - Bea Crantz never expected anything in return.
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| 536. |
Neff Earns MS Society's Silver Hope Award 2008-05-22
HARRISONBURG - John N. Neff has two major heroes that have guided his life - Jesus Christ and Walt Disney. As a part-time pastor for Grottoes Church of the Brethren, the first hero's a given, he said.
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| 537. |
Another Bomb Threat Disrupts PCHS 2008-05-22
PAGE COUNTY - All 730 students at Page County High School were evacuated Wednesday for a bomb threat, police said. It was the fifth time in eight months the school was targeted.
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| 538. |
Pedestrian Hit By Car Critical 2008-05-21
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - A man was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night after he was struck by a car on North Valley Pike about three miles north of Harrisonburg, police said.
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| 539. |
Broadway-Area Wreck Fatal 2008-05-21
BROADWAY - One man is dead and another seriously injured following a head-on collision near Broadway on Tuesday afternoon.
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| 540. |
Red Front Grocery Still Making It 2008-05-20
HARRISONBURG - Walking into Red Front Supermarket is a bit like stepping back in time. After all these years, the store still plays elevator music, it's still doesn't sell booze and the baggers, many who are usually retired gentlemen, will still carry the bags to your car.
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| 541. |
Drowning Victim ‘A Ray Of Sunshine' 2008-05-19
HARRISONBURG - Although Andi Malbone turned 30 on Saturday, she hasn't felt at all like celebrating. On Friday, the day before her birthday, her best friend drowned in the Shenandoah River near Luray.
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| 542. |
Drought Not Over Despite Wet Days 2008-05-17
HARRISONBURG - Although it's been drippy and dreary over the last couple of weeks, the recent rains haven't alleviated concerns of water shortages.
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| 543. |
County Outlines Suspension Plan 2008-05-17
HARRISONBURG - Effective immediately, county employees - including teachers - will be suspended from their jobs without pay if they are charged with a crime.
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| 544. |
Hearing Packs The House 2008-05-15
HARRISONBURG - After a whirlwind of emotionally charged testimony Wednesday evening, county officials gave Camp Still Meadows the yellow light, tabling a request for an
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| 545. |
Life Before Noon, Life After JMU 2008-05-14
HARRISONBURG - For most recent graduates at James Madison University, school projects and class assignments are nothing more than ancient history. Like their purple mortarboards, the completed coursework is already tucked away in the back of the closet, largely forgotten.
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| 546. |
Sidewalks To Get ‘Swanky' Makeover 2008-05-13
HARRISONBURG - Starting next week, sidewalks along three blocks of South Main Street will get their much-awaited makeover.
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| 547. |
Perfect Timing 2008-05-10
Although he's only a few days old, Jathan Blankenship is already an expert on timing his life.
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| 548. |
Food Bank Hopes For A Delivery 2008-05-09
HARRISONBURG - With the cost of groceries soaring, demand for help is up while donations are down, leaving the Blue Ridge Area Food Network in a pinch, officials said.
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| 549. |
Short-Term Rental Battle Continues 2008-05-08
HARRISONBURG - A neighborhood battle over the legality of short-term rentals in Massanutten Village continued Tuesday when the Rockingham County Board of Zoning Appeals upheld a previous decision allowing the practice.
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| 550. |
County Planners Defer Action On Biodiesel Plant 2008-05-07
HARRISONBURG - Movement toward building a biodiesel production facility on Rockingham County farmland was slowed Tuesday evening as the county Planning Commission tabled a request for an ordinance amendment that would allow it.
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| 551. |
Making Time For Hair In Need 2008-05-07
HARRISONBURG - Bob Bales is a bona fide beauty shop gopher, and it's a job he takes to heart. After all, the 78-year-old delivers the salon's most important commodity - the customers.
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| 552. |
Houdini And The Tough Guy 2008-05-06
HARRISONBURG - When Greg Soule was a kid, ditching his younger
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| 553. |
JMU OKs New Doctorate 2008-05-05
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University's governing body on Friday approved a new doctorate program designed to train people in how to lead nonprofit businesses or school divisions.
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| 554. |
JMU Increases Tuition, OKs Budget 2008-05-03
HARRISONBURG - Starting this fall, students at James Madison University will shell out 4.5 to 6 percent more cash for tuition and fees.
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| 555. |
Dukes Don Purple 2008-05-02
HARRISONBURG - After Saturday's commencement ceremony at James Madison University, 100,000 people will have graduated from the 100-year-old institution, according to JMU officials.
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| 556. |
Book Club 2008-05-01
HARRISONBURG - With breathtaking panoramic views, cathedral ceilings and new technology as far as the eye can see, James Madison University's East Campus Library is a hilltop jewel.
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| 557. |
Road Runners Take On Boston 2008-04-30
HARRISONBURG - County residents Audie Gaddis, 41, Steve Flora, 50, and Dick Myers, 60, aren't your typical road runners.
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| 558. |
Port Road Expansion May Face Big Cuts 2008-04-29
HARRISONBURG - Folks entering and exiting the city on Port Republic Road may have to endure traffic congestion a little longer than expected.
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| 559. |
JMU Moves Ahead On $167M In Projects 2008-04-26
HARRISONBURG - The General Assembly approved $167 million in construction projects for James Madison University, the school announced this week.
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| 560. |
Marketing For The Real World 2008-04-26
HARRISONBURG - In less than a semester, a crew of 36 James Madison University marketing students invented six fundraising campaigns and raised more than $13,000 for local and national charities.
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| 561. |
County Hiking Teacher Pay, Taxes 2008-04-24
HARRISONBURG - Starting in July, teachers in Rockingham County will get a 3 percent raise and county residents will pay slightly higher taxes and fees.
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| 562. |
JMU Alumni Go Low-Tech In Competition 2008-04-24
HARRISONBURG - Two James Madison University alumni want to take the water pumping and irrigation system they designed to Kenya.
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| 563. |
Truck Stop Decision Could Come Tonight 2008-04-23
HARRISONBURG - The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors could take action tonight on a proposal to build a truck stop north of Harrisonburg, near Exit 251 of Interstate 81.
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| 564. |
A Mass To Remember 2008-04-19
HARRISONBURG - On Thursday morning, 11-year-old Anna Leigh Wyatt had a
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| 565. |
Coming Together, Lending A Hand 2008-04-18
HARRISONBURG - Over the last few days, folks in Harrisonburg almost witnessed their first Amish-style barn raising since, well, there were barns here.
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| 566. |
The Road Back 2008-04-17
HARRISONBURG - As emergency workers struggled to insert an IV into his arm, Gil Colman had one major concern - and it wasn't the bullet in his head.
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| 567. |
‘I'll Be Home In A Little Bit' 2008-04-16
HARRISONBURG - For 51 weeks, Gil Colman and his wife, Nell-Marie, avoided a bombardment of media requests. One year ago today, Colman was shot in the head by Seung-Hui Cho at Virginia Tech.
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| 568. |
Author Takes Kids To ‘Trucktown' 2008-04-15
HARRISONBURG - At Keister Elementary School, reading comes to life in a big way - really big, like
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| 569. |
Parlee ‘Elected' Mayor Of Port Republic 2008-04-12
Earlier this month, Jordan Parlee, 29, was elected mayor of Port Republic - sort of.
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| 570. |
‘It Was The Lord's Doing' 2008-04-11
HARRISONBURG - The owner of Dave's Recycling said it's unlikely he will rebuild his business after it burned Wednesday on his South High Street property, where it has grown and operated for three decades.
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| 571. |
General: Recruiting ‘A Challenge' 2008-04-10
HARRISONBURG - Recruiting soldiers for the Army is
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| 572. |
‘Athlete In Stripes' 2008-04-09
HARRISONBURG - Sue Blauch is living a once-in-a-lifetime hoops dream. For 15 years, the Harrisonburg resident has been a referee for women's amateur, college and professional basketball.
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| 573. |
Recovering From Rock Bottom 2008-04-08
HARRISONBURG - Earl Clarke had just about everything a guy could want. A retired first sergeant, the Army guy owned a house and had four beautiful children and a loving wife. He was healthy, happy and had a government pension.
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| 574. |
A Friend, Indeed 2008-04-07
HARRISONBURG - City officials and the Friends of Blacks Run Greenway dedicated the Liberty Park bridge on Saturday and used the occasion to also honor the man who helped spearhead the cleanup and development of the area around Blacks Run.
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| 575. |
They Paved A Parking Lot, And Put Up A Paradise 2008-04-07
HARRISONBURG - For the last several days, the space in front of James Madison University's Convocation Center looked more like a park, than a parking lot.
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| 576. |
Students ‘Addicted' To Service 2008-04-05
HARRISONBURG - Four years ago, when Oregon resident Kourtney Rusow was trying to pick a college, she had a strange requirement - she wanted to do community service, and lots of it.
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| 577. |
Officials: Bomb Threat To School Came From Staunton 2008-04-04
HARRISONBURG - A day after Ottobine Elementary School was evacuated by a bomb threat, no suspects have been named in the crime, police and school officials said Thursday.
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| 578. |
A Good Day For A Walk 2008-04-03
HARRISONBURG - On Wednesday morning, 19-year-old Rebecca Leon stood shivering in the wind at the ISAT bus stop, wishing she was wearing more on her feet than just flip-flops.
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| 579. |
Rockingham Residents Likely To Feel Bigger Tax Bite 2008-04-02
HARRISONBURG - Later this year, folks in Rockingham County may have to shell out a little more for property taxes, utility fees and even when eating out.
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| 580. |
VCU Student From Valley Slain In Richmond 2008-03-28
RICHMOND - On his MySpace page, 19-year-old Tyler Binsted had posted the song, "Can't Stay the Same" by the rock group, Saves the Day.
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| 581. |
Blaze Closes Doors On Market In City 2008-03-28
HARRISONBURG - Just after sundown on Thursday, life as Margarita Melchor knew it went up in smoke. At about 7:45 p.m., Melchor saw flames climbing up the wall of her Harrisonburg grocery store, La Michoacana.
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| 582. |
Association Honors Mount Jackson Man 2008-03-28
STAUNTON - On Thursday, the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association awarded Stephen Kirchner with the "2008 Jim Payne Memorial Golden Horseshoe Award."
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| 583. |
Historic Staunton Foundation Wins Shenandoah Bowl 2008-03-28
STAUNTON - Creating a beautiful place to visit is the first step in luring tourists to an area. On Thursday evening, the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association awarded the Historic Staunton Foundation the "Shenandoah Bowl" award for its efforts to help create that beauty.
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| 584. |
City Car Salesman Arrested 2008-03-27
HARRISONBURG - The general manager of a Harrisonburg car dealership was arrested Wednesday morning on drug charges, police said.
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| 585. |
School Budget Now In Supervisors' Hands 2008-03-27
HARRISONBURG - On Wednesday afternoon, Rockingham County took one step closer to approving a $115.6 million school budget, officials said.
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| 586. |
Rockingham Teachers Up For 3 Percent Pay Increase 2008-03-25
HARRISONBURG - Like their neighbors in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County teachers may also be up for a 3-percent pay increase this fall.
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| 587. |
Holiday This Early Just 152 Years Away: 2008-03-24
HARRISONBURG - For the first time in nearly a century, St. Patrick and his shamrock-saturated fiesta nearly stumbled upon the Easter Bunny.
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| 588. |
Whatever The Weather 2008-03-22
HARRISONBURG - For 140 years, the Heatwoles have been bona fide weather junkies.
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| 589. |
Like Father, Like Son? 2008-03-22
HARRISONBURG - On Tuesday, James Madison University political scientists will gather to discuss the presidencies of George H.W. Bush and his son, George W. Bush.
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| 590. |
Records Say 2008 An ‘Average' Winter 2008-03-22
HARRISONBURG - Although much of the nation bundled up for a cooler-than-average winter, temperatures in Harrisonburg and the rest of the Southeast were pretty typical of the season, records show.
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| 591. |
A Century Of Higher Learning 2008-03-15
HARRISONBURG - As far as birthdays go, James Madison University knows how to party.
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| 592. |
Big Man On Campus 2008-03-15
HARRISONBURG - For a little guy, James Madison seems to have recently hit a growth spurt.
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| 593. |
1932 Grad Shares 1908 Birth With JMU 2008-03-15
HARRISONBURG - More than 75 years ago, school officials busted Elizabeth Chrisman for possessing cigarettes on the campus of the State Teachers College at Harrisonburg.
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| 594. |
JMU Honors Group With ‘Grand’ Award 2008-03-14
HARRISONBURG — The James Madison University group in charge of JMU’s 100th birthday celebration, which will climax today, won the “Grand Award” for special events in an annual competition among colleges and universities in the southeastern United States.
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| 595. |
JMU’s Big, Big 100 2008-03-13
HARRISONBURG — On Wednesday afternoon, Dan Boxer managed to organize chaos. At 2 p.m., nearly 3,000 members of the James Madison University community formed a gigantic human “100” on the Quad in front of Wilson Hall.
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| 596. |
JMU: Thank You City, County 2008-03-11
HARRISONBURG — On Monday evening, James Madison University officially thanked Harrisonburg and Rockingham County for bringing it to the area 100 years ago.
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| 597. |
Weeklong Bash Marks JMU’s 100th Year 2008-03-10
HARRISONBURG — In honor of its 100th birthday on Friday, James Madison University is hosting a weeklong “Centennial Celebration” packed with activities and events for the community.
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| 598. |
Worth A Thousand Words 2008-03-10
HARRISONBURG — For a few moments after winning the 2008 Daily News-Record Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday afternoon, 13-year-old Emily Dick said she couldn’t believe her success.
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| 599. |
Takin’ It To The Streets 2008-03-08
HARRISONBURG — For about two hours Friday night, Harrisonburg High School’s gym transformed into the neighborhood streets of Brooklyn.
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| 600. |
‘Light At The End Of The Tunnel’ 2008-03-07
HARRISONBURG — On Feb. 15, Anita Wayland woke up feeling nauseated and confused. Her right side felt funny and she couldn’t talk clearly.
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| 601. |
School Bus Just ‘Didn't Stop' 2008-03-05
HARRISONBURG - Michael Harris said he was sitting on the right side in the back of Bus 32 Tuesday morning when it entered the intersection of South Dogwood Drive and West Market Street.
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| 602. |
'I Yelled Out 'Stop!' 2008-03-04
HARRISONBURG - Michael Harris said he was sitting on the right side in the back of Bus 32 this morning when it entered the intersection of South Dogwood Drive and West Market Street. "I looked out the window and saw the other bus flying down the hill towards us," said Harris, 16, a senior at Harrisonburg High School.
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| 603. |
City Outlines Repair Projects 2008-03-03
HARRISONBURG - In 2008, Harrisonburg will spend about $1.7 million to repave roads and $200,000 to repair sidewalks, curbs and gutters, public works officials said last week.
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| 604. |
Mount Crawford Looks To Double Size 2008-02-28
HARRISONBURG - If approved by a circuit court judge, Rockingham County's smallest town will more than double in size early this spring.
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| 605. |
Drunk'd 2008-02-27
HARRISONBURG - For about four hours on Tuesday afternoon, dozens of James Madison University students were driving drunk on campus - and everybody was OK with it.
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| 606. |
Past News Includes Constitutional Reading 2008-02-26
SPRING CREEK - Here's a few snippets pulled from one of the old Daily News-Record papers found earlier this month in a farmhouse owned by Carolyn and John Patterson Jr.
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| 607. |
Wallpaper 2008-02-26
SPRING CREEK - Sometimes, the walls really can talk, especially when they're silenced for long enough. Last March, Wilda Patterson of Spring Creek passed away at the age of 95.
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| 608. |
House, Senate Reject Higher-Education Cuts 2008-02-23
HARRISONBURG - Virginia's Senate and House of Delegates rejected the governor's higher-education budget cuts Thursday, and instead added additional dollars for the commonwealth's colleges and universities.
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| 609. |
Area Braces For Possible Winter Smorgasbord 2008-02-22
HARRISONBURG - For the last two months, Old Man Winter has puttered around Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, dropping momentary reminders of the season along the way.
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| 610. |
Conscientious Objector Speaks To EMU 2008-02-21
HARRISONBURG - When M.J. Sharp graduated from Eastern Mennonite University in 2005, his conscientious objection to war was merely academic.
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| 611. |
Wind Energy Experts To Speak At JMU 2008-02-19
HARRISONBURG - Two wind energy experts will address students and the public at James Madison University tonight about the future of the wind energy industry.
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| 612. |
Pooch Pairing Hits SPCA 2008-02-16
HARRISONBURG - Step aside, Yentl, there's a new matchmaker in town.
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| 613. |
'Stealth' Cell Tower Nixed By Board 2008-02-14
HARRISONBURG - The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday voted 5-0 to deny a telecommunications company's request to erect a 150-foot "stealth" cell phone tower, which would have been disguised as a flagpole on a hilltop in the Massanetta Springs neighborhood.
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| 614. |
Local Turnout Exciting For Primary Day 2008-02-13
HARRISONBURG - Early Tuesday morning, poll captain Judy von Seldenech and her volunteer election crew, who nicknamed themselves the Simms Girls, arrived at the Lucy F. Simms Community Center to set up shop.
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| 615. |
Obama Runs Strong In City-County Area 2008-02-13
HARRISONBURG - Barack Obama, who continued his impressive string of primary victories in Virginia Tuesday, found a wellspring of support in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
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| 616. |
Bee Countdown 2008-02-11
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| 617. |
A Crash Course On City Roads 2008-02-11
HARRISONBURG - For the past four years, the intersection of Reservoir Street and University Boulevard endured a perfect [traffic] storm.
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| 618. |
Officials: Recession Unlikely Here 2008-02-07
HARRISONBURG - Although folks have seen signs of an economic slowdown in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, the area is not likely headed toward a recession, development officials said Wednesday.
|
| 619. |
Winter Takes A Nap 2008-02-07
HARRISONBURG - The unseasonably warm temperatures in the Friendly City broke a daily record on Tuesday and nearly set one Wednesday.
|
| 620. |
Beyond The Booze 2008-02-06
HARRISONBURG - Two years ago, when Lee Brooks was giving campus tours to prospective James Madison University students, their parents had one concern - the drinking.
|
| 621. |
Mother Nature Pounds Valley 2008-02-02
HARRISONBURG - The monster storm system that crawled eastward across America over the last few days finally burst into the Shenandoah Valley on Friday downing trees and power lines and generally causing problems for residents.
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| 622. |
Mother Nature Pounds Valley 2008-02-02
HARRISONBURG - The monster storm system that crawled eastward across America over the last few days finally burst into the Shenandoah Valley on Friday downing trees and power lines and generally causing problems for residents.
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| 623. |
Mother Nature Pounds Valley 2008-02-02
HARRISONBURG - The monster storm system that crawled eastward across America over the last few days finally burst into the Shenandoah Valley on Friday downing trees and power lines and generally causing problems for residents.
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| 624. |
Weather Causes Power Outages 2008-01-11
According to Le-Ha Anderson, spokeswoman for Dominion Power, which sells power to HEC, 596 people are without power in Harrisonburg as of 2:15 p.m.
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| 625. |
JMU Endowment Fattens Up 2008-02-01
HARRISONBURG - Thanks to several large cash gifts and a high investment return, the James Madison University Foundation endowment grew by nearly 30 percent to a record 50.7 million during fiscal 2007.
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| 626. |
Rental Bill Isnt Due 2008-01-31
HARRISONBURG - A Virginia Senate bill designed to give local governments the power to regulate short-term rentals was tabled until next year, temporarily snuffing concerns from opponents who say the bill is really a backhanded way to ban the practice.
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| 627. |
City, County Ride Growth Curve 2008-01-30
HARRISONBURG - Together, Harrisonburg and Rockingham County grew 1.4 percent in 2007 and about 10 percent since the turn of the century, according to population estimates released Tuesday by the University of Virginias Weldon Cooper Center
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| 628. |
JMU Student Groups Aid Campaign For Civil Rights Memorial 2008-01-28
HARRISONBURG — Two James Madison University student groups are raising money to help build the first Civil Rights memorial in Richmond.
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| 629. |
Gilmore Bringing Campaign To JMU 2008-01-26
HARRISONBURG - Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore will make a campaign stop at James Madison University at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
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| 630. |
EMU Magazine Earns Special Merit Award 2008-01-26
HARRISONBURG - Eastern Mennonite University's Crossroads magazine recently won an award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
|
| 631. |
Supes Against Special Election 2008-01-25
HARRISONBURG - With a 4-1 vote on Wednesday, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors recommended that the Rockingham County Circuit Court refrain from holding a special election for the vacant commissioner of revenue position.
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| 632. |
Harrisonburg Speed-Dating Event Looking For A Few Good Men 2008-01-24
HARRISONBURG - When the folks at Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance pitched the idea of a speed-dating event, they had no idea how popular it would be - with women.
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| 633. |
JMU's Century 2008-01-23
HARRISONBURG - Over the last year, James Madison University stuffed 100 years of history, stories and photos into 128 pages.
|
| 634. |
Events In City Honor King 2008-01-22
HARRISONBURG - Julian Bond, a nationally known activist and chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, addressed a full crowd at James Madison University on Monday night.
|
| 635. |
NAACP Chairman To Speak At JMU's MLK Celebration 2008-01-19
HARRISONBURG - Julian Bond, civil rights activist and chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will speak at James Madison University Monday.
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| 636. |
Library Vault Gives Look Into Colonial Era 2008-01-18
HARRISONBURG - More than 250 years ago, Virginia lawmakers gathered in Williamsburg, created laws then published a 457-page book, "The Acts of Assembly Now In Force In The Colony of Virginia."
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| 637. |
No Call For Cell Tower? 2008-01-16
HARRISONBURG - Shentel wants to build a 150-foot cell phone tower, disguised as a flagpole, on a wooded hilltop in the Massanetta Springs neighborhood.
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| 638. |
‘Amazing Grace' Lands JMU Alum In National Spotlight 2008-01-15
HARRISONBURG - For years, James Madison University students and brothers Phillip and Daniel Bernier sang "Amazing Grace" to their grandmother, Louise Lamotte.
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| 639. |
Harrisonburg Panorama Begins Tour 2008-01-14
HARRISONBURG - The 19th century panorama of Harrisonburg that fetched $168,000 at auction more than a year ago will be on display at the main branch of the Massanutten Regional Library for the next six months.
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| 640. |
Immigration, Budget Among Issues Discussed At Town Hall Meeting 2008-01-14
ELKTON - Del. Steve Landes R-Weyers Cave, held a town hall meeting with constituents on Saturday afternoon here, getting their input on a wide range of issues now under consideration by the General Assembly in Richmond.
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| 641. |
JMU Increases Summer Tuition 2008-01-12
HARRISONBURG - In addition to approving funds for its football stadium expansion, James Madison University officials tended to routine business at their quarterly board of visitors meeting Friday.
|
| 642. |
Blasts Kick Off Construction 2008-01-10
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University began blasting away rock on Wednesday to make way for the foundation of the future Performing Arts Center, the biggest and most expensive construction project in the school's history.
|
| 643. |
Hands-On Science 2008-01-10
HARRISONBURG - Over the last few months, Eastern Mennonite University's history museum has become a little touchy-feely.
|
| 644. |
County Goes To The Dogs 2008-01-05
HARRISONBURG - Life for the animals at Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA is looking up.
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| 645. |
Striking Matches 2008-01-04
HARRISONBURG - Next month, finding "The One" in Harrisonburg could take some time, possibly seven minutes.
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| 646. |
D.C.'s First Baby Of '08 Has Valley Roots 2008-01-03
HARRISONBURG - Stella Inez Jones recently became famous around the nation's capital. Just don't tell her - you might wake her up from a nap.
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| 647. |
Grow Power 2008-01-03
HARRISONBURG - Virginia's population grew just a tad during the last year, mirroring the overall growth of the nation.
|
| 648. |
2007: The Year In Review 2007-12-31
HARRISONBURG - Like most years, the top news stories of 2007 reflected tragedy, triumph, controversy and change in and around the central Valley.
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| 649. |
We're Still Standing' 2007-12-29
HARRISONBURG - Recovery, the Miller family says, can tug at the heartstrings. On April 16, the oldest Miller daughter, Heidi, then 19, was shot three times in the left leg by Seung-Hui Cho, the Virginia Tech killer whose rampage across the campus that day claimed 32 lives.
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| 650. |
Surviving Virginia Tech 2007-12-28
HARRISONBURG - Eight months ago, normal life for the Miller family ended forever. On April 16, the oldest daughter, Heidi, 20, was shot three times in the left leg by Seung-Hui Cho, the mass murderer whose rampage across the Virginia Tech campus claimed 32 lives.
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| 651. |
Longtime Employees Remember BRCCs First Four Decades 2007-12-27
WEYERS CAVE - The year Darrell Hurst started teaching at Blue Ridge Community College, the United States was at war in Vietnam, Aretha Franklin released "Respect," and 100,000 hippies convened in San Francisco for the Summer of Love.
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| 652. |
Title IX Suit Near Paydirt? 2007-12-27
HARRISONBURG - The legal battle between Equity In Athletics, a sports advocacy group, and James Madison University could be over by the summer, EIA lawyers said Wednesday.
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| 653. |
Pet Rescue Group Hires Director, Sets Records 2007-12-24
HARRISONBURG ľ Cats Cradle, a pet rescue group, has set two business records and named a new executive director.
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| 654. |
Toyota Giving $225,000 Grant To JMU Program 2007-12-24
HARRISONBURG - The Toyota USA Foundation has announced it is giving James Madison University $255,000.
|
| 655. |
Class Project Turns Profit 2007-12-22
HARRISONBURG - For kids at Keister Elementary School, selling scarves is a
|
| 656. |
Editorial Cartoon ‘Best Of' Compilation Features DN-R Artist 2007-12-20
HARRISONBURG - The work of Daily News-Record editorial cartoonist John Rose has again been included in a collection of newspaper editorial cartoons.
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| 657. |
Bike Charity On Rocky Road 2007-12-20
HARRISONBURG - For the last several months, James Donovan's charity project, Lucky's Legacy, hasn't been so lucky.
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| 658. |
The Friendly (Parking) City 2007-12-19
HARRISONBURG - What's so "friendly" about The Friendly City, anyway? Harrisonburg parking people say they've got the answer - it's them.
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| 659. |
Acclaim For ‘Professor DE' 2007-12-18
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University students are infatuated with "Professor DE." Kimberly DuVall-Early, a psychology instructor known to the Dukes as "Prof. DE," has captured the hearts of hundreds, students say.
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| 660. |
Bonds Bound For Building 2007-12-15
HARRISONBURG - Officials from James Madison University and Blue Ridge Community College are "pleased" with Gov. Timothy M. Kaine's newly proposed higher education bond package, college officials said Friday.
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| 661. |
‘Cheers' Writer To Bid Adieu To JMU Grads 2007-12-14
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| 662. |
Christmas Without The Season 2007-12-12
HARRISONBURG - It's beginning to look a lot like, um, Christmas? Wait a minute. Snow? Nope. Cold? Negative. OK. So, it's beginning to look a lot like springtime.
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| 663. |
Payday Loans ‘Unfairly Judged' 2007-12-11
HARRISONBURG - Although a storm of opposition has swelled against payday lenders, officials from one local business say their industry is "unfairly judged."
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| 664. |
City Tourism Gets A $15,000 Boost 2007-12-10
HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg Tourism and Visitor Services has received a $15,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corp. to make a tourism DVD and other promotional items.
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| 665. |
Clinic Spays, Neuters 25K Since '05 2007-12-06
HARRISONBURG - Charr, a 9-month-old black retriever mix, had a miserable Wednesday morning. First, her owner, Karen Price of Weyers Cave, didn't give her breakfast.
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| 666. |
Drivers Ready To Plow Into Winter 2007-12-05
HARRISONBURG — With the threat of the season’s first winter snow looming, snowplow drivers and other public works employees say they’re geared up for Mother Nature’s worst.
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| 667. |
Harrisonburg Weathers High Winds Well 2007-12-04
HARRISONBURG — Although high winds gave the nation’s northern corners a beating on Monday, Mother Nature took it relatively easy on Harrisonburg.
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| 668. |
Sculpture Contest Helps To Can Hunger 2007-12-03
HARRISONBURG — For the folks at the Valley Mall, peas and carrots never looked like so much fun.
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| 669. |
Let It Glow, Let It Glow, Let It Glow 2007-12-03
HARRISONBURG — If Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the lights and tinsel around town didn’t do it, Saturday’s annual holiday festival in Harrisonburg certainly heralded the most festive of seasons.
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| 670. |
Protest Targets Payday Loans 2007-12-01
HARRISONBURG — A dozen people protested against “ridiculous” interest rates on payday loans Friday afternoon in front of two short-term loan businesses in Harrisonburg.
|
| 671. |
Does Life Begin At 40? Ask BRCC 2007-11-30
WEYERS CAVE — Yes, James Madison University is turning 100 this year. And, yes, little brother Eastern Mennonite University blew out 90 candles this year, too.
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| 672. |
Flu Shot ‘Ammo’ Plentiful 2007-11-29
HARRISONBURG — With the winter flu season looming, area health care professionals say they’ve got enough flu shots for everyone.
|
| 673. |
Harper’s All About Laughter And Tears 2007-11-28
HARRISONBURG — Wayne Harper is pretty much just an emotional guy who loves to tell jokes. Next month, Harper, 66, of Harrisonburg, will hang up his hat after 28 years as the clerk of court, an elected position.
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| 674. |
Locals Fare Well On Thanksgiving Meal 2007-11-21
HARRISONBURG — A traditional Thanksgiving meal costs less in Harrisonburg than the Virginia average. According to the annual informal survey by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, a traditional meal prepared for 10 adults in Virginia costs an average of $40.
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| 675. |
Tales From The Vault 2007-11-21
HARRISONBURG — Buried deep in the basement of the Massanutten Regional Library, a rarely visited vault swallows forgotten Harrisonburg history. It’s not really a secret vault, per se. The staff knows it’s down there. A few have even visited it.
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| 676. |
Retiring Clerk Harper Feted 2007-11-17
HARRISONBURG — About 175 people gathered in the deed room of the Rockingham County Courthouse Friday afternoon to honor Wayne Harper, the soon-to-retire clerk of court.
|
| 677. |
Local College Executives See Pay Climb 2007-11-17
HARRISONBURG — Although the four college presidents in the Harrisonburg area are getting raises that outpace inflation, their pay is considerably less than that of other heads of schools in Virginia and across the nation.
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| 678. |
Brother’s Memory Drives Collection 2007-11-16
HARRISONBURG — A James Madison University student is trying to bring Christmas to children in need, one toy at a time.
|
| 679. |
Library OKs Beverages 2007-11-16
HARRISONBURG — The Massanutten Regional Library is striking down a 79-year-old rule to get patrons to stick around and relax.
|
| 680. |
Voice For Peace Garners Award 2007-11-15
HARRISONBURG — An Eastern Mennonite University student has received first prize in an international peace oratorical contest geared for Mennonite students.
|
| 681. |
Cops To Cuff For Life 2007-11-15
BROADWAY — Nine months ago, Holly Roach and Matt Glovier’s loving, tender relationship began with a grueling fistfight.
|
| 682. |
Dukes To March In 2008 Macy’s 2007-11-14
HARRISONBURG — Next year, James Madison University’s “finest,” the Marching Royal Dukes, will take part in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
|
| 683. |
Dentists Fill Christmas Stockings 2007-11-13
BRIDGEWATER — Tucked behind the front desk of a dentist’s office in Bridgewater is an unexpected stash — 200 pounds of delicious, tooth-rotting candy.
|
| 684. |
Helping Hands Keep Hands Clean 2007-11-10
HARRISONBURG — With flu season and increased reports of MRSA staph infection, a team of Blue Ridge Community College students is taking precautionary matters into its own hands. Literally.
|
| 685. |
Veterans Day Celebration Changes Hands 2007-11-09
HARRISONBURG — For the first time, James Madison University will take a lead role in the city’s annual Veterans Day celebration.
|
| 686. |
University Takes Part In Worldwide Climate Program 2007-11-09
HARRISONBURG — Starting next semester, James Madison University will use the weather to make teaching science “cool.” On Thursday, the university installed four weather-monitoring stations at various places around campus.
|
| 687. |
Keister Gets Taste Of Kenya 2007-11-08
HARRISONBURG — A little slice of Africa danced its way into Keister Elementary School on Wednesday.
|
| 688. |
Good Elected To Seat On School Board 2007-11-07
As one of the newest members of the Rockingham County School Board, W.R. Good will have a top-notch adviser — his 10-year old son.
|
| 689. |
Brunk Bumps Stoneburner 2007-11-07
HARRISONBURG — Gayl Brunk ousted incumbent Dennis Stoneburner to claim the District 2 seat on the Rockingham County School Board.
|
| 690. |
Treasure Wrapped In Pigskin 2007-11-06
HARRISONBURG — Tucked between the binding of a 16th century pigskin cover lies 515 pages of treasure.
|
| 691. |
K-12 Enrollment At A Standstill 2007-11-05
HARRISONBURG — Public school enrollment in the Shenandoah Valley this fall shows a slight drop compared to the same time last year.
|
| 692. |
JMU Group Gives Duke Dog To VT 2007-11-02
HARRISONBURG — When gifts of comfort showered on Virginia Tech earlier this year, it was one campus organization, the University Union, that worked tirelessly to display and archive the thousands of cards, posters and letters.
|
| 693. |
Donation Gets BRCC Program Off The Ground 2007-11-01
WEYERS CAVE — For Blue Ridge Community College, free gifts from the community drop right out of the sky, literally.
|
| 694. |
Spooktacular House 2007-10-31
HARRISONBURG — From a distance, it looks as though a Halloween bomb has detonated on the Campbell family’s front yard.
|
| 695. |
Tough Guy Heads To Iraq 2007-10-30
HARRISONBURG — Dustin McClenney is a tough guy, a man’s man.Known to his football buddies as “Krunch,” the 20-year old had a reputation as a hard-hitting linebacker at Spotswood High School for introducing the opposing team to the ground.
|
| 696. |
Skyline Literacy To Rent Space In Library 2007-10-29
HARRISONBURG — For non-English speaking adults in Harrisonburg, learning to read will soon become a bit more convenient.
|
| 697. |
‘Tie Lady’ Hanging It Up 2007-10-27
HARRISONBURG — With one glance, Marie Campomezz can size up any man in the store.
|
| 698. |
Learning With A Beat 2007-10-25
HARRISONBURG — Tucked away in a sleepy corner of Rockingham County, behind miles of winding roads and mountain foothills, a little bit of American history has been singing all week long.
|
| 699. |
Making The Arts At Home 2007-10-24
HARRISONBURG — On Friday afternoon, James Madison University will officially break ground for the biggest and most expensive building project in its 100-year history: the Performing Arts Center.
|
| 700. |
Can We All Get Along? 2007-10-23
HARRISONBURG — Although Hispanic and white kids in Harrisonburg may sit at opposite sides of the lunchroom, their differences will “all come out in the wash” in about a generation.
|
| 701. |
SRI Official To Discuss Pharmaceutical Development 2007-10-22
HARRISONBURG — An official from SRI International will speak at James Madison University on Tuesday about what the company is doing in Harrisonburg.
|
| 702. |
Events To Raise Hunger Profile 2007-10-22
HARRISONBURG — With the cost of groceries up and donations to the local food bank down, Blue Ridge Community College has decided to do its part to help feed the hungry.
|
| 703. |
Parade Of Champions 2007-10-22
HARRISONBURG — Marching band isn’t want it used to be. Gone are the days of easygoing halftime shows with only two songs and two or three moves.
|
| 704. |
National Park To Ban Campfires 2007-10-20
HARRISONBURG — Starting Wednesday, campers in the national park might as well leave their marshmallows and chocolate bars at home.
|
| 705. |
High School Bands Hoping For March To Glory 2007-10-19
HARRISONBURG — The four area high school marching bands and 30 others from the mid-Atlantic region will duke it out on Saturday in Parade of Champions, the largest band competition in the area.
|
| 706. |
Preschoolers Ponder Autumn 2007-10-18
PENN LAIRD — Despite extensive research and reconnaissance efforts by Beth McDaniel’s preschool class, it’s still unclear when — or if — this fall will ever end.
|
| 707. |
Pedaling To A Driver’s License 2007-10-17
BRIDGEWATER — Learning about driving without actually driving can be a drag. “Last year, in driver’s ed, I was bored to death,” said Ashley Mckinley, a 16-year-old Turner Ashby High School junior from Mount Crawford.
|
| 708. |
‘Good Will’ Fuels Foundation 2007-10-13
HARRISONBURG — Since its startup six years ago, the assets of the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County have grown more than 6,000 percent to $11 million.
|
| 709. |
Shaken, Not Stirred 2007-10-10
HARRISONBURG — A small corner of Dukes Plaza seems like it’s shaking with nightlife. Tucked away at the south end of the shopping center in a narrow room, a handful of folks sit at a bar.
|
| 710. |
October? What? 2007-10-09
HARRISONBURG — Jeff Laarz sat in the shade at Kline’s Dairy Bar on Monday afternoon, aggressively chasing drips of his cookies-and-cream cone with his tongue.
|
| 711. |
A Valley Home Companion 2007-10-06
HARRISONBURG — It was like being in church — but not. For about two hours Friday evening, a congregation more than 300 strong gathered in the show barn at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds.
|
| 712. |
Mennonite Tradition Going On The Air 2007-10-05
HARRISONBURG — In a two-hour live radio broadcast from the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale, area Mennonites will come together this afternoon to recount the story of their church.
|
| 713. |
Annual Race To Beat Breast Cancer Set For Next Weekend 2007-10-04
HARRISONBURG — Five years ago, Sherrie Whetzel of New Market was diagnosed with breast cancer.
|
| 714. |
Turnpike Museum Display Focuses On Harrisonburg 2007-10-03
HARRISONBUG — The Valley Turnpike Museum dedicated its ninth and final “interpretive” wall panel on Tuesday afternoon.
|
| 715. |
JMU Preps To Cut $5.3 Million From Budget 2007-09-29
HARRISONBURG — Like all state institutions, James Madison University is gearing up for a shortfall in revenue.
|
| 716. |
Library Kicks Off Big Read 2007-09-27
HARRISONBURG — The Massanutten Regional Library really wants folks to read books and talk about them.
|
| 717. |
City Adds Senior Rec Programs 2007-09-26
HARRISONBURG — For the first time, Harrisonburg will run recreation programs specifically for senior citizens.
|
| 718. |
Barnes & Noble To Host Duke Dog 2007-09-25
|
| 719. |
Plaintiffs In Short-Term Rentals Fight Win A Round 2007-09-25
HARRISONBURG — Massanutten Village homeowners who want to end short-term rentals in their neighborhood will have at least one more chance to do so.
|
| 720. |
Strings Slide Into City Schools 2007-09-24
HARRISONBURG — In elementary school, choosing which instrument to learn is limited. After a 30-minute rundown with a recorder or tambourine, class is usually over. Time for recess.
|
| 721. |
EIA Presses Title IX Claim 2007-09-21
HARRISONBURG — With an appeal filed last week in Harrisonburg, the sports advocacy group suing James Madison University is continuing its fight to reinstate 10 Olympic sports teams cut by JMU a year ago.
|
| 722. |
Focusing On Local Growth 2007-09-20
HARRISONBURG — In the spring of 2006, Nicole Martorana’s view of her hometown changed forever.
|
| 723. |
Simms Tenants Behind In The ‘Rent’ 2007-09-19
HARRISONBURG — The two tenants at the Lucy F. Simms Education and Community Center say they will not be able to fully pay their share for renovating the facility when the $2 million bill comes due in January.
|
| 724. |
Retired MD Takes Up Extreme Hobbies 2007-09-18
HARRISONBURG — At 80 years old, Dr. James Sease hasn’t slowed down one bit.
|
| 725. |
Gandhi Center To Host Tutu 2007-09-15
HARRISONBURG — The Most Rev. Desmond Tutu, a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and a driving force for human rights in his native South Africa and around the world, will speak at James Madison University’s Convocation Center on Friday.
|
| 726. |
SGA President To Resign Amid Protests 2007-09-15
HARRISONBURG — James Madison University’s student government president announced on Friday that he will resign next week, almost three weeks after he admitted copying most of his campaign platform from two students at the College of William & Mary.
|
| 727. |
Area Schools Safer Than Average 2007-09-15
HARRISONBURG — Students in Harrisonburg City and Rockingham County schools might misbehave a bit, but according to a recent report, they get into less trouble than students in other Virginia school districts about their size.
|
| 728. |
Pushing 100 2007-09-13
HARRISONBURG — In less than a month, Eastern Mennonite University will turn the big nine-oh.
|
| 729. |
Healthy Community Council Starts Work 2007-09-12
HARRISONBURG — The Healthy Community Council presented its first steps in making the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County area a healthier place to live.
|
| 730. |
Flag Garden, Flag Forest, Flag Friends 2007-09-11
HARRISONBURG — Five times a year, hundreds of curious-looking plants sprout in the front lawns of Belmont Estates.
|
| 731. |
Are The Stars ‘In’ Tonight? 2007-09-05
HARRISONBURG — A few years ago, taking a spin around the galaxy with James Madison University’s planetarium was sometimes a bit awkward.
|
| 732. |
Summer’s Swan Song 2007-09-04
HARRISONBURG — For three glorious days, folks in the central Valley waved goodbye to the lazy days of the traditional summer season.
|
| 733. |
Locals Protest Bank’s Loans To Coal Mines 2007-09-01
HARRISONBURG — About two dozen protesters targeted the Bank of America branch in downtown Harrisonburg on Friday afternoon.
|
| 734. |
Busting ‘Mr. Bin Laden’ 2007-08-30
HARRISONBURG — Dressed head-to-toe in white hazmat suits, two Virginia state troopers slowly crept into the back of the nearly empty storage truck.
|
| 735. |
From College To Kindergarten 2007-08-29
HARRISONBURG — It’s normal for kindergartners to have the jitters on the first day of school.
|
| 736. |
NEW: Rare Lunar Eclipse In Store For Night Owls, Early Risers 2007-08-27
HARRISONBURG — The longest lunar eclipse in seven years will take place early Tuesday morning.
|
| 737. |
JMU Starts 100th Academic Year 2007-08-25
|
| 738. |
Campus Ready For The Worst 2007-08-23
HARRISONBURG — If tragedy strikes at James Madison University, campus police will be able to warn students, faculty and staff almost instantly.
|
| 739. |
JMU Wins A Round 2007-08-23
HARRISONBURG — A federal judge has denied a request from a sports group to stop James Madison University, at least temporarily, from cutting 10 sports teams, according to court documents.
|
| 740. |
Judge Denies Request To Halt JMU Team Cuts 2007-08-22
A district judge has denied a request to stop James Madison University, at least temporarily, from cutting 10 sports teams, lawyers for the group that made the request announced this morning.
|
| 741. |
A Go-To Place For Teachers 2007-08-22
HARRISONBURG — Montevideo Middle School teacher Louise Liddel watched Tuesday as a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of a new location for the Rockingham County Teachers Supply Depot.
|
| 742. |
Getting To Know 3,900 Newcomers 2007-08-22
HARRISONBURG — A school-record 3,900 freshmen entering James Madison University this fall make up about 20 percent of the more than 18,000 students who applied to JMU last spring, university officials say.
|
| 743. |
They’rrrrre Baaaaaaak 2007-08-21
|
| 744. |
A Grand Work Of Art 2007-08-21
|
| 745. |
Clowning With Coyote Clem 2007-08-18
|
| 746. |
City Lags Slightly In Graduation Rates 2007-08-17
|
| 747. |
Virginia College Costs Still Increasing 2007-08-14
|
| 748. |
College Students May See More Aid 2007-08-14
HARRISONBURG — Under a recently passed U.S. Senate bill, more college students would have more money for tuition and fees.
|
| 749. |
JMU To Offer Personal Finance 101 2007-08-13
|
| 750. |
Honoring A Big Brother 2007-08-11
|
| 751. |
JMU To Open Business Ethics Center 2007-08-10
|
| 752. |
How 109 Feels 2007-08-09
|
| 753. |
Reading’s Awesome, Y’all 2007-08-09
|
| 754. |
City Man Killed In W.Va. Knife Fight, Police Say 2007-08-08
HARRISONBURG — A late-night brawl in Hardy County, W.Va., on Monday ended in the death of a Harrisonburg man, police say.
Plese see Breaking News for the latest update to this story.
|
| 755. |
Harrisonburg Man Dies After Late-Night Brawl 2007-08-07
HARRISONBURG — A late night brawl in Hardy County, W.Va., ended in the death of a Harrisonburg man, police say.
|
| 756. |
Kaine Announces Disaster Responder Grants 2007-08-07
|
| 757. |
Lego My Robot 2007-08-07
|
| 758. |
Recycles Program Does Better Than Expected 2007-08-06
|
| 759. |
Driving Towards A Cure 2007-08-06
|
| 760. |
Report: EMU Energy Efficient 2007-08-04
|
| 761. |
At Last, Drowned Fireman Located 2007-08-04
|
| 762. |
A House Furnished With Memories 2007-08-02
|
| 763. |
Reading After The Storm 2007-08-01
HARRISONBURG — Linda Stephens is taking her recent retirement by storm. Today, Stephens, 61, of Harrisonburg will leave for Greensburg, Kan., where she will donate 2,000 children’s books to two devastated libraries.
|
| 764. |
What’s Old Is Two Again 2007-07-21
|
| 765. |
JMU, EIA Await Judge’s Decision 2007-07-21
|
| 766. |
Just Wild About Harry 2007-07-20
HARRISONBURG — For “Harry Potter” fanatics, the beginning of the end starts tonight.
|
| 767. |
JMU To Grow 24 Percent By 2013 2007-07-19
|
| 768. |
Local Colleges To Attend Kaine’s Security Conference 2007-07-18
HARRISONBURG — James Madison and Eastern Mennonite Universities and Blue Ridge Community College plan to send representatives to Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s campus security conference.
|
| 769. |
Books And Baseball 2007-07-17
|
| 770. |
No Green Light For Red Eye 2007-07-14
|
| 771. |
Siblings Spread Love Of Dance 2007-07-12
|
| 772. |
Valley Heats Up 2007-07-10
|
| 773. |
Patchwork Of News 2007-07-09
|
| 774. |
Lucky Sevens 2007-07-07
|
| 775. |
Arts Rake In $1 Million A Year 2007-07-03
|
| 776. |
Arts Council Launches New Web Site 2007-07-03
|
| 777. |
Second Home 2007-07-02
|
| 778. |
Teensurance Keeps Parents At Click’s Notice 2007-06-30
HARRISONBURG — For 16-year-olds, scoring a driver’s license means instant freedom. Suddenly, they can go where they want, when they want and how fast they want.
|
| 779. |
Science Center Gets $30M Boost 2007-06-28
|
| 780. |
‘There’s A Reason I’m Still Alive’ 2007-06-28
|
| 781. |
Serving A Craving 2007-06-26
HARRISONBURG — It’s 11:45 on a school night and it’s time for a snack. With the cupboards bare and the store closed, one option remains — delivery.
|
| 782. |
Steps Toward Green 2007-06-23
|
| 783. |
Council Grants Aid Area Arts 2007-06-23
|
| 784. |
Salvation Army Limps Along 2007-06-22
|
| 785. |
Forty Years Of Newspapers 2007-06-20
|
| 786. |
EIA Seeks Injunction To Stop Sports Cuts 2007-06-19
HARRISONBURG — Equity in Athletics Inc. has filed a preliminary court injunction against James Madison University in hopes of delaying the scheduled elimination of 10 sports teams, lawyers for the group said Monday.
|
| 787. |
Raining Cats And Kittens 2007-06-19
|
| 788. |
A Real Scout’s Honor 2007-06-18
|
| 789. |
JMU To Buy Property In City 2007-06-16
|
| 790. |
What’s JMU’s Biggest Budget Ever? $363.1 Million 2007-06-16
HARRISONBURG — James Madison University’s governing body, the board of visitors, approved the institution’s biggest budget to date at $363.1 million on Friday.
|
| 791. |
Car-Truck Wreck Kills Woman 2007-06-14
|
| 792. |
Stresses Ahead For State’s Health Care System 2007-06-13
|
| 793. |
Study: Virginia High Schools Graduate Record Number Of Students 2007-06-11
|
| 794. |
Every Day Counts 2007-06-10
|
| 795. |
Together, One Last Time 2007-06-09
|
| 796. |
EIA Accuses JMU Of Acting In Secret 2007-06-07
HARRISONBURG — James Madison University’s governing body deliberated cutting 10 of its sports teams during "secret" meetings, alleges Equity in Athletics Inc., the sports advocacy group suing the university.
|
| 797. |
JMU Added To Lawsuit 2007-06-07
HARRISONBURG — Equity in Athletics Inc. officially added James Madison University, President Linwood Rose, Athletic Director Jeffrey Bourne and JMU’s board of visitors to its lawsuit against the federal government, EIA officials announced Wednesday.
|
| 798. |
Lt. Gov. Bolling Touts ‘100 Ideas’ 2007-06-02
|
| 799. |
Charming Fundraiser 2007-06-01
HARRISONBURG — A local girl’s Bat Mitzvah project is touching folks around the globe. Seven months ago, Rachel Berger, a 13-year-old from Harrisonburg, began selling sterling silver necklaces that she custom-designed.
|
| 800. |
Police: ‘Buckle Up, Or Else’ 2007-05-25
HARRISONBURG — When police say "Click It or Ticket," they mean it. On Tuesday, the first heavy enforcement day of the annual seat belt campaign, local police issued 226 tickets and dozens of warnings for a variety of violations, according to data from the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office.
|
| 801. |
There’s A Zoo In The School 2007-05-24
HARRISONBURG — First-graders at Stone Spring Elementary School went wild on Wednesday.
|
| 802. |
Farming For Funds 2007-05-23
|
| 803. |
‘The Best Teacher Ever’ 2007-05-22
|
| 804. |
JMU To Co-Host D.C. Symposium 2007-05-16
|
| 805. |
JMU Authors Pen Textbook On Homeland Security 2007-05-14
|
| 806. |
Once Upon A Relay 2007-05-11
|
| 807. |
Meetings To Address Fish Kills, Water Quality Issues 2007-05-08
|
| 808. |
Urban Green Thumbs 2007-05-05
|
| 809. |
Once Upon An Oboe 2007-05-04
|
| 810. |
Workin’ Like A (Duke) Dog 2007-05-01
|
| 811. |
Duke Dog Days 2007-05-01
|
| 812. |
And They’re Off 2007-04-26
HARRISONBURG — Coey Jenkins stepped on to the track, pulled on his helmet and climbed into the go-cart-looking car.
|
| 813. |
Schools To Pay To Play 2007-04-24
|
| 814. |
Gingrich Touts Science, Private Sector 2007-04-17
|
| 815. |
JMU Plans Slew Of Events To Mark Earth Fest 2007-04-14
|
| 816. |
Homework Helpers 2007-04-13
|
| 817. |
Not ‘Just A Babysitter’ Anymore 2007-04-04
HARRISONBURG — For years, Vicki Lucas was "just a baby sitter." Since the early 1980s, Lucas cared for dozens of children in her Harrisonburg home.
|
| 818. |
Homeward Bound 2007-04-02
|
| 819. |
JMU Hikes Tuition, Outlines Projects And Initiatives 2007-03-30
|
| 820. |
A Waxy Trip Through History 2007-03-30
|
| 821. |
Lego My Mansion 2007-03-29
|
| 822. |
Not In Epworth Anymore 2007-03-28
|
| 823. |
Duke Dogs Looking For Homes 2007-03-23
|
| 824. |
Mayors For Meals 2007-03-22
|
| 825. |
Africa Comes Closer To Home 2007-03-21
|
| 826. |
A Smile Worth 134 Words 2007-03-19
|
| 827. |
Actor Aids JMU Slave-Trade Research 2007-03-14
|
| 828. |
JMU Kicks Off Yearlong Centennial Celebration 2007-03-14
|
| 829. |
City Outlines 2007 Projects 2007-03-07
|
| 830. |
EMU Wins 2 For Bluffton 2007-03-05
|
| 831. |
EMU Players Honor Fallen Brethren 2007-03-05
When Eastern Mennonite University’s baseball team took the field this morning, they were playing for more than runs — they were playing for their brothers at Bluffton.
|
| 832. |
Just $9,999,000 Short 2007-02-28
|
| 833. |
Making Weekends Safer 2007-02-28
|
| 834. |
Fourth-Grader Wins Va. Poster Contest 2007-02-27
HARRISONBURG — Ten-year-old Emily Zhou’s painting skills are paying off. On Monday, the office of Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced that Emily, a fourth-grader at Linville-Edom Elementary School, won the Virginia College Savings Plan’s 10th annual "Drawing Your Dreams" poster contest.
|
| 835. |
Cats Cradle To Neuter Dogs 2007-02-24
|
| 836. |
Hail To Presidents Past 2007-02-19
|
| 837. |
Two Rockingham Properties Nominated For Landmarks List 2007-02-19
|
| 838. |
Serious Crashes Limited To I-81 2007-02-14
|
| 839. |
Dedication Without Compensation 2007-02-12
|
| 840. |
Kaine To Mark Clinic’s Opening 2007-02-09
HARRISONBURG — The Harrisonburg Rockingham Free Clinic will celebrate its grand opening next week with a visit from Gov. Timothy M. Kaine.
|
| 841. |
Check Scam Offers Millions, Gives Nothing 2007-02-07
|
| 842. |
Students Get The ‘Green Out’ 2007-02-02
|
| 843. |
Math Tag Team 2007-02-01
|
| 844. |
Trucker Awarded Supped-Up Tractor 2007-01-30
HARRISONBURG — All truckers are not created equal. Last August, Ryland Hogan, 64, of Stuarts Draft, won his fifth national trucking title.
|
| 845. |
Not Missing A Beat 2007-01-29
|
| 846. |
‘Crack For The Eyes’ 2007-01-27
HARRISONBURG — The same scenario happens time and time again. It’s a dreary evening after a long day at work.
|
| 847. |
Library Makeover 2007-01-27
HARRISONBURG — Massanutten Regional Library is changing with the times. On Friday, officials unveiled the library’s new logo with a coordinating Web site and key-chain library card.
|
| 848. |
JMU Students Win MTV Award 2007-01-24
|
| 849. |
BRCC Offers A Way Up For Valley Families 2007-01-22
|
| 850. |
Guaranteed Admissions Agreement Spark BRCC Growth 2007-01-20
|
| 851. |
BRCC Students Back College Transfer Bill 2007-01-19
HARRISONBURG — Several Blue Ridge Community College students went to Richmond on Thursday to advocate for a high-profile transfer grant bill.
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| 852. |
Success By 6 Plan ‘Ready’ 2007-01-18
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| 853. |
JMU Hikes Summer Tuition 2007-01-13
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| 854. |
EMU, JMU To Celebrate Martin Luther King Day 2007-01-13
HARRISONBURG — Eastern Mennonite University and James Madison University officials have announced this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration.
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| 855. |
Remembering The Dream 2007-01-12
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| 856. |
Gray Matter Matters 2007-01-10
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| 857. |
School Suspension No Fun 2007-01-06
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| 858. |
Hot Holidays, No Worries 2007-01-03
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| 859. |
Downtown Gets First Shopping, Dining Guide 2007-01-02
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| 860. |
Zoning Woes And Wins 2006-12-29
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| 861. |
‘Here Kitty, Kitty’ 2006-12-27
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| 862. |
Dear Santa … 2006-12-22
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| 863. |
Curriculum Of Peace 2006-12-20
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| 864. |
Family Food Traditions 2006-12-19
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| 865. |
Friendly Folks To The Rescue 2006-12-16
HARRISONBURG — Atkins, a yellow tabby cat, will never know how much local folks love him.
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| 866. |
Friendly Folks: Area Givers 2006-12-14
HARRISONBURG — Friendly folks all over Harrisonburg are shelling out the holiday spirit and dishing up giving.
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| 867. |
Friendly Folks: Pilgrim’s Pride 2006-12-12
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| 868. |
Big ‘Bucks,’ Bigger Hearts 2006-12-11
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| 869. |
JMU Sets Graduation Speaker 2006-12-11
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| 870. |
No Rise In Fall Temperatures 2006-11-29
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| 871. |
Big Brothers, Sisters Turns 30 2006-11-27
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| 872. |
Weeklong AIDS Awareness Vigil Starts Today 2006-11-27
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| 873. |
Pilgrimage To Rockingham 2006-11-21
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| 874. |
JMU Accounting Grads Rank 25th On National CPA Exam 2006-11-20
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| 875. |
Local Media Recognized By Council 2006-11-17
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| 876. |
Area Officials To Honor Veterans 2006-11-10
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| 877. |
Downtown Denton Pocket Park Opens 2006-11-04
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| 878. |
Trike Race 2006-11-04
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| 879. |
Puppy Love Leads To Heart Surgery 2006-11-03
HARRISONBURG — The scene resembled an episode of NBC’s "ER." Three doctors dressed in white operating gowns huddled around their patient who lay motionless on the metal operating table.
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| 880. |
To Infinity And Beyond 2006-11-02
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| 881. |
Ms. Pac-man 2006-10-31
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| 882. |
‘Phat Boy Riding’ 2006-10-28
HARRISONBURG — Next month, a former longtime Harrisonburg resident will leave on a 100-day cross-country journey from Savannah, Ga., to San Francisco — on a tricycle.
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| 883. |
Tabby Cat Beaten, Burned 2006-10-26
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| 884. |
‘Destiny Fulfilled’ 2006-10-23
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| 885. |
Rockingham Publishing Commits $250,000 To JMU 2006-10-21
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| 886. |
Renaissance Rockers 2006-10-21
HARRISONBURG — Gone are the days when high school pep rallies were packed with pompoms and parades. Way gone.
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| 887. |
‘Virginia’s Finest’ 2006-10-11
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| 888. |
‘Virginia’s Funnest’ 2006-10-11
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| 889. |
Senior Prom 2006-10-05
HARRISONBURG — Anna Markey said her dreams finally came true. Last year, Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Markey’s home in New Orleans.
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| 890. |
JMU To Keep Early Admission Policy 2006-10-02
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| 891. |
Free Clinic To Close Monday 2006-09-26
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| 892. |
On Of JMU’s Own Joins ‘President’s Own’ 2006-09-23
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| 893. |
‘Securing Our Future’ 2006-09-21
HARRISONBURG — Blue Ridge Community College has kicked off the public part of its $5.7 million campaign to fund student scholarships, updated technology, teacher salaries and new programs.
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| 894. |
VAIL Lobbies For More Funding 2006-09-19
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| 895. |
A Declaration Of Independence 2006-09-19
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| 896. |
Spiders And Toads, Oh My! 2006-09-16
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| 897. |
At EMU, Spirit Of Service Catching On 2006-09-15
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| 898. |
Educational Bling Bling 2006-09-14
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| 899. |
Report: Virginia Flunks 2006-09-14
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| 900. |
Gift Of Literacy 2006-09-11
DAYTON — For some people, literacy is not a guarantee; it’s a gift. To spread that gift, the Skyline Literacy Coalition provides free, basic English literacy skills to adults in the Shenandoah Valley.
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| 901. |
Groups To Host 9/11 Memorials 2006-09-09
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| 902. |
Fire Sprinkler Floods Shelter, Displaces Residents 2006-09-08
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| 903. |
City Night Spot Gets An Upgrade 2006-09-07
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| 904. |
Ex-Astronaut To Speak At JMU 2006-09-06
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| 905. |
New JMU Major Aims To Alleviate Teacher Shortage 2006-09-02
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| 906. |
Hard Core Campers 2006-09-01
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| 907. |
Ok Being The Little Guys 2006-08-30
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| 908. |
CNN Senior War Correspondent To Teach At JMU 2006-08-30
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| 909. |
What’s Good About JMU? Food, Booze, Service 2006-08-28
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| 910. |
Steer Clear, They’re Back 2006-08-23
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| 911. |
JMU Undergraduate Research Runs With Heavy Hitters 2006-08-19
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| 912. |
Troopers To Saturate I-81 Today, Saturday 2006-08-18
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| 913. |
It Takes Two, Baby 2006-08-17
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| 914. |
Committee To Host Second Annual Block Party 2006-08-16
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| 915. |
Daycare Center Feels The Heat 2006-08-11
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| 916. |
Arts Council Director Moving On 2006-08-11
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| 917. |
Harrisonburg Audio Driving Tour Released 2006-08-08
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| 918. |
The Blue Streaks’ Biggest Fan 2006-08-07
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| 919. |
Local Cubans React To Castro’s Failing Health 2006-08-04
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| 920. |
Professor Is A Big Hit In Japan 2006-08-03
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| 921. |
Possible Movie: Spot’s Rescue 2006-07-27
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| 922. |
Friendship, One Stitch At A Time 2006-07-25
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| 923. |
Eastern Mennonite U.: Donations Up 24 Percent 2006-07-17
Eastern Mennonite University received $6.5 million in contributions for the fiscal year ending June 30 — a 24 percent increase over the previous year.
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| 924. |
Hardesty-Higgins Celebrates 2006-07-14
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| 925. |
Meaningful Mentors 2006-07-14
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| 926. |
Small Change 2006-07-08
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| 927. |
Smith House Awakens 2006-07-07
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| 928. |
Area’s Oldest Camp Turns Half Century 2006-07-03
A lot can change after 50 summers. In the summer of 1956, many of Harrisonburg’s 11,000 residents jammed to Elvis’ summer hit
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| 929. |
No More Catting Around 2006-06-29
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| 930. |
Living Treasures 2006-06-23
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| 931. |
JMU Approves Two New Majors 2006-06-17
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| 932. |
Area Anthropologist A ‘Hot Commodity’ 2006-06-13
Recently, Dr. Laura Zarrugh has become a hot commodity.
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| 933. |
Up On The Roof 2006-06-08
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| 934. |
$2 Million Gift Kicks Off JMU’s First Privately-Funded Scholarships 2006-06-08
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| 935. |
Track Coach, Teacher Of The Year, Set To Retire 2006-06-02
For 35 years, J.J. Updike ran as fast as she could.
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| 936. |
Bullet-Proof Puppy Present 2006-06-01
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| 937. |
Dog Obedience 101 2006-05-25
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| 938. |
Geometric Patchwork Of Diversity 2006-05-24
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| 939. |
Pretty In Pink 2006-05-20
Jillian Doss prefers pink. Her clothes are pink, her purse is pink, her flip-flops are pink and her dolly’s carriage is pink.
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| 940. |
Picking Some Real Winners 2006-05-19
Choosing the "best of the best" isn’t easy. The 16 candidates for the Daily News-Record Leadership Awards were so good, they nearly stumped this year’s seven-member selection committee.
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| 941. |
JMU College Of Education Moves To Old HHS In June 2006-05-19
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| 942. |
For Volunteers, A Day Of " Just Good Fun" 2006-05-18
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| 943. |
Helping Hands, Caring Hearts 2006-05-18
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| 944. |
‘Bullies’ Win State 2006-05-16
Thomas Harrison Middle School has five tough "Bullies." But these sixth-grade "Bullies" aren’t the typical lunch-money-stealing, locker-thieving, trouble-making kids; rather, they’re Bull Market, moneymaking, game-winning "Bullies."
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| 945. |
Summertime City Slow Down Nearly Gone 2006-05-13
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| 946. |
Baby Think It Over 2006-05-06
Patrick Toohey is nervous. He’s never taken care of a baby. He’s never stopped one from crying. And he’s never lost any sleep trying to do it.
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| 947. |
Special Teachers 2006-05-05
Michael Perry didn’t expect it. He never expected praise, he never expected thanks and he certainly never expected reward.
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| 948. |
‘Divine’ Education 2006-05-04
Basil Marin has a divine education — literally. After 11 years and 60 credit hours, the Harrisonburg resident received his master’s of divinity degree from Eastern Mennonite Seminary on Saturday.
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| 949. |
Ink In Her Blood 2006-04-27
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| 950. |
Recycle By Cycle 2006-04-20
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| 951. |
SPCA Hosts ‘Tour For Life’ 2006-04-18
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| 952. |
Next Year’s JMU Tuition Up — Again 2006-04-11
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| 953. |
Madison Program Named For Friends 2006-04-09
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| 954. |
HDR Builds $15,000 Footbridge 2006-04-06
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| 955. |
Ministries Construct Shed For Habitat House 2006-04-03
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| 956. |
Students Conduct ‘Food Fight’ 2006-03-24
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| 957. |
Spring Allergy Season In Bloom 2006-03-23
It’s that time again. Flowers are blooming, trees are budding and allergy victims everywhere are running back inside.
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| 958. |
Speaker: Hindsight Is Key 2006-03-16
Does it matter who the president is at any given time? Yes, but sometimes it takes hindsight to figure that out.
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| 959. |
JMU Looking To Raise $50 Million 2006-03-15
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| 960. |
Group Sponsors Evolution Dialogue 2006-03-13
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| 961. |
Mercury Levels Remain High In Many Fish 2006-03-10
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| 962. |
Storytelling With A Latin Twist 2006-03-06
Julio Rodriguez crouched on a circular carpet littered with young children.
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| 963. |
Park Fees Up For First Time In Eight Years 2006-03-04
It will cost a little more to visit Shenandoah National Park this year.
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| 964. |
Book Buddies Kick Off Program 2006-03-01
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| 965. |
HHS Students Win Fictional Court Case 2006-02-28
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| 966. |
SNP Plans Burns 2006-02-27
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| 967. |
City Reports 2006 Road Projects 2006-02-24
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| 968. |
Library, Thrift Store And More 2006-02-23
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| 969. |
Spotswood Suits Up Sister School 2006-02-10
For most kids, folding clothes on a sunny afternoon isn’t much fun. But don’t tell that to these Spotswood Elementary School students, because they had a blast.
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| 970. |
National Survey Says Seat Belt Use Up Slightly 2006-02-10
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| 971. |
Pharmacists Make Better-Tasting Medicine For People, Animals 2006-02-08
Nelson Showalter makes lollipops, dog treats, deodorant, hand creams and a thing he describes with alliterative pharmaceutical panache, partly called a “rocket,” and applied in a nether region of the anatomy.
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| 972. |
Flu Season Milder Than Anticipated 2006-02-02
Despite talk of the bird flu and last year’s vaccine shortages, officials say there’s no reason to panic. "The flu numbers have steadily increased through January," said Stephanie Cave, the infection control practitioner at Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
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| 973. |
City Council Challenges County To ‘Step Out’ 2006-01-27
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| 974. |
Café Teaches Business Basics 2006-01-26
Tiffany Pence just loves to sell macaroni and cheese. "I like it best when we put hot dogs in it," said the 11-year-old.
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| 975. |
Workshops To Promote Downtown Living 2006-01-25
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| 976. |
‘Come On Down’ 2006-01-23
She couldn’t believe her ears.
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| 977. |
Center Can Now Offer More Care 2006-01-19
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