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Annelise Capossela for NPRThe syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better. -
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Gabby Hiestand Salgado/KYUKIn October, 2025, the remnants of a typhoon seriously damaged Alaska Native villages in the far western part of the state. A year later, one of the hardest hit communities is still recovering.
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Virginia’s Department of Education orders an independent review of Albemarle County Public Schools… Bridgewater College contemplates the meaning of free speech and civic pluralism on campus… Jeff Schapiro surveys the week in politics with the election in its final days… We take a trishaw ride in Winchester, and learn about a new wilderness first aid course….
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The man previously convicted of the homicide of Towan Cappell in Harrisonburg was convicted of assault and battery this week against a fellow inmate turned informant. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi attended the trial and filed this report. -
On October 20, Bridgewater College hosted PEN America for a discussion about the importance of free speech, as part of the college’s efforts to support civic pluralism on campus. WMRA’s Meredith McCool reports. -
Employees at the Molson Coors brewery in Elkton voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union at the end of September. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. -
In the wake of a string of sexual abuse and misconduct allegations in Albemarle County Public Schools, community members are struggling to understand what went wrong. But are the state’s mandatory reporting guidelines clear? WMRA’s Christine Kueter reports. -
Harrisonburg’s beloved DIY venue Crayola House had its final show in 2024. Since then, a group has worked to document the show house’s more-than three-decade history in the film “No More Punk Time.” It debuts this weekend at the Virginia Film Festival. WMRA’s Calvin Pynn spoke with producer Pat Jarrett about the film and filed this report. -
Walk through an old Shenandoah Valley orchard and you’ll see apples with names, stories, and flavors passed down through family heirloom varieties. -
Alleged sexual abuse, teacher and administrator arrests, and school employee suspensions, have rocked Albemarle County Public Schools. Teachers are uneasily continuing their work as the county’s six remaining school board members are trying to get things back on track. WMRA’s Christine Kueter reports. -
In the 5th Congressional District race, Democratic challenger Tom Perriello has out-raised incumbent Republican John McGuire, as WMRA previously reported. But those numbers only tell part of the voter engagement story. WMRA’s Meredith McCool reports. -
Republicans from the Shenandoah Valley and even West Virginia attended the 21st annual Oysters with Obenshain fundraiser at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds on Wednesday night. WMRA’s Bridget Manley reports. -
It’s not just abundant jobs and high wages that draw folks into the skilled trades. Many say it feeds their passion for working with their hands. Here’s the third and final installment of our series, “Trading Up.” WMRA’s Christine Kueter reports. -
The number of registered apprenticeships in Virginia has grown six-fold in the last decade. They’re good investments for employers, who “grow their own” to meet labor force needs. WMRA’s Christine Kueter continues in this second part of our three-part series “Trading Up.” -
Economic, job, and education changes are luring more young people to skilled trades such as construction, electrical work, plumbing, and auto maintenance. In part one of our three-part series, we'll explore who’s opting in and why. WMRA’s Christine Kueter digs in.
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