The Republican nominee's remarks come days after jokes about Puerto Ricans at his New York rally prompted backlash.
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While one cannabis company plans its buildout in our broadcast region, others want to challenge their licensure. Where does all of this leave medical marijuana patients? WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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After a federal appeals court upholds a lower court order to restore voting rights, Governor Youngkin appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court… How to keep your pet safe for Halloween… New Medicare rules improve access to robotic walking devices for people with spinal cord injuries….
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Communities in the Shenandoah Valley have come together to donate supplies to those affected by Hurricane Helene. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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In the midst of yet another contentious presidential election, faculty and students from Shenandoah University have created a virtual reality experience that transports participants into the debates that spawned the Constitution and created the electoral college. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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Virginia author Abigail Cutter’s new book deals with a Confederate soldier whose own personal war follows him into the afterlife.
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In the latest blow to Virginia's emergency medical services providers, the state has announced they will no longer provide an essential software system to local agencies. The news comes alongside more details about the state's investigation into mismanagement and corruption at the Office of EMS. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports in the second of a two-part series.
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In the latest blow to Virginia's emergency medical services, the state has announced they will no longer provide an essential software system to local agencies. The news comes alongside more details about the state's investigation into mismanagement and corruption at the Office of EMS. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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The Shenandoah County School Board argued in court Friday for dismissing a lawsuit by the NAACP, after the board reinstated two Confederate school names. WMRA’s Bridget Manley reports.
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Governor Youngkin delivers remarks on the impacts of tropical storm Helene.
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As we’ve been reporting this summer, local demand for food pantry services is way up. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge continues our occasional series on food aid with a visit to a pantry in Charlottesville that’s been serving the community for 20 years.
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Local school districts have dealt with a rash of threats and safety concerns since the start of the academic year. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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Early voting in Virginia begins this Friday Sept. 20. To get some insight into choices in our area, WMRA’s Bob Leweke spoke with Valerie Sulfaro, political science professor at James Madison University. They started by talking about the Fifth Congressional District, and whether Democrat Gloria Witt can fulfill her promise to take advantage of Republican divisions there.
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A local pool player recently competed in the U.S. Open Pool Championship in Atlantic City. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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Harrisonburg high schools will re-open Tuesday, September 17. Both Harrisonburg High School and Rocktown High School were closed Monday, Sept. 16 while the Harrisonburg Police Department investigated a threat posted on social media.
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