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.

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.

Governor Youngkin delivers remarks on the impacts of tropical storm Helene.

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.

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.

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.

A local pool player recently competed in the U.S. Open Pool Championship in Atlantic City. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

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.

The Shenandoah Valley has been under a drought warning advisory for the second summer in a row, impacting municipal water supplies and agriculture. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Jonathan Mingle’s new book “Gaslight” tackles Virginia communities fighting Dominion Energy over the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Jonathan is our speaker for Books & Brews on September 10, 2024.

WMRA has reported that demands for local food pantries are up, but one newer organization is helping to fill the gap while prioritizing dignity in food distribution. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Pandemic-era food aid from the federal government ended earlier this year, and inflation has also taken its toll. Those are just two reasons why visits to local food pantries are way up. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports.