As fentanyl deaths decline, Virginia’s First Lady highlights personal approach

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia has reported a 44% decrease in fentanyl-related overdose deaths between 2023 and 2024, ...

This Day in History: First patent filed for microwave oven

Oct. 8, 1945, Raytheon Manufacturing Company filed a patent for a kitchen staple — what we know know as the microwave oven.

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

“If the airline cancels your flight, you can say, ‘Alright. I will take a refund and get my money back,’ ” Potter said. “The ...

Harrisonburg students participate in Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day

Students, families and schools throughout the Friendly City took part in a national Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday morning, highlighting all the ways kids can travel to school.

Charlie Obaugh Auto Group Student Athlete of the Week: Devin Smiley

Smiley holds multiple school records — in the 100- and 200-meter dashes for both indoor and outdoor track — but he’s far from satisfied.

VPAS discusses supporting a loved one who could be experiencing ‘Sundowning’

With the sun going down earlier in the day, a state of behavioral changes called ‘sundowning’ which can occur in older adults ...