Rockingham County School Board continues talks about the VDOE model policies, as polls find 70% of Virginians consider education a "very important" issue.
Community members gathered at Court Square for Stroll to the Polls, an event aimed at getting people to the polls. After speeches from Mayor Deanna Reed and local democratic candidates, the community marched to the Rockingham and Harrisonburg registers.
Student organization Young Americans for Freedom hosted conservative speaker Liz Wheeler at Festival on Wednesday. Over 3,000 tickets were registered, but the event was downscaled to about 100 guests. Political Correspondent Roujeen Ara Nowzari provides first hand coverage of the event.
A demonstration called "Dukes for Pride" was held on campus in retaliation to political commentator Liz Wheeler. The event drew hundreds of JMU students and Harrisonburg community members. Executive Producer Sam Game spoke to coordinators, speakers and attendees about their motivation to protest.
Dr. Anthony Fauci headlined a town hall moderated by CNN anchor and JMU alumnus Jim Acosta at the final Madison Vision Series event. Dr. Fauci and Acosta were accompanied by JMU health sciences student, Hugh McFarlane, who served as a student moderator.
In this installment of People in Politics, Emma Phillips, a newcomer to local politics, says her STEM education background allows her to give a new voice to the Harrisonburg City school board.
In this installment of People in Politics, News Director Zoe Mowery spoke with Kristen Loflin on her campaign. Loflin is a mental health counselor and says she brings a different view to the board.
In this installment of People in Politics, Andy Kohen looks to keep his seat on Harrisonburg city school board- a position he has served in since 2014.
In this episode of People in Politics, Corin Jackson discusses the importance of parent's rights and her plans if elected to Harrisonburg City school board.
In this episode of People in Politics, candidate for Harrisonburg City Council Marshall Orenic explains why he believes the city needs a new face to get the job done.
In this episode of People in Politics, candidate for Harrisonburg City Council Monica Robinson discusses her plan to take her years of experience in citizen leadership to City Hall.
In this episode of People in Politics, candidate for Harrisonburg City Council Rick Nagel discusses his agenda if elected Nov. 8.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders made his way to Richmond to celebrate Unity Fest, a rally in honor of the first Starbucks to unionize in Virginia. In a 17-1 vote, Forest Hill Starbucks became the first to unionize, followed by six other stores. Harrisonburg employees stated they'd like to be …
Virginia Republicans take part in "Take Back Virginia" rally
People in Politics: Tony Wilt
Glenn Youngkin and Terry McAuliffe debate as Election Day draws near
On November 2nd, citizens in Virginia’s 26th District will have the opportunity to vote for their representative to the House of Delegates. The man currently representing District 26 is Republican Tony Wilt, who is running for reelection.
The 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election is ramping up as Election Day draws near. On November 2nd, Virginians will have the opportunity to decide between former Governor Terry McAuliffe, and newcomer Glenn Youngkin for Governor.