Harrisonburg News

New Moon Movie Opens to Heavy Crowds in Harrisonburg

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg - Fri Nov 20

The latest film in the Twilight series, "New Moon" opened Thursday night at midnight to long lines at the Regal Cinemas in Harrisonburg.

New Type of Guardrail to be Installed on I-81 in Rockingham County

WHSV - Thu Nov 19

At its November meeting, the Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded a median barrier project to enhance safety along the Interstate 81 corridor in the Harrisonburg area in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District.

Mary Beth Marsden Leaving WMAR-TV

WMAR - Thu Nov 19

Mary Beth Marsden is leaving WMAR-TV after 21 years. Mary Beth has been a part of the ABC2 News team for 21 years.

Possible Post Office Distribution Consolidation

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg - Wed Nov 18

Mail distribution might be changing and Valley residents say that could be a good thing.

Minority Students in Gifted Programs

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg - Wed Nov 18

On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Kaine directed the state Department of Education to study the low number of minority students in gifted education programs.

Auditor Gives Elkton High Marks On Last Year's Budget

Valley Banner The - Wed Nov 18

The town council meeting Monday night had several highlights, including a good review of last year's budget by the town auditor and a strong report of activity by the town's new Chief of Police Kevin Whitfield.

Death Penalty Legislation Could Change

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg - Tue Nov 17

Local legislators say there could be changes to Virginia's death penalty legislation when Bob McDonnell becomes governor.

Charges Against Local Restaurants

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg - Tue Nov 17

The owners of a popular local restaurant have been indicted and arrested on several criminal charges.

New Chief of Police in Elkton

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg - Mon Nov 16

Elkton Mayor Larry Bompiani says the town had three candidates for the new Chief of Police position.

VFW Post Getting Back on Track

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg - Mon Nov 16

A local Veterans of Foreign War post will resume operation after receiving a letter Monday lifting its suspension.