Feds accuse three in check-cashing scam

A four-count indictment unsealed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Harrisonburg charges three people with participating in a fraudulent check cashing operation in Virginia over several months in 2011 and 2012.
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2012/05/feds-accuse-three-in-check-cashing-scam.php

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 17:28:55 -0700

CommonWealth One Held Community Shred Days on April 28th in Alexandria and Harrisonburg, VA

Members and the public were invited to shred their documents for free, plus enjoy light refreshments and celebrate National Credit Union Youth Week.Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) May 06, 2012 CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union’s annual Community Shred Day was held on Saturday, April 28th for its members and the community at its Alexandria and Harrisonburg, Virginia branches. Members and the community ...
http://news.yahoo.com/commonwealth-one-held-community-shred-days-april-28th-070613752.html

Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 00:06:25 -0700

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-81 Backed Up at MM 247 NB

Traffic is backed up on I-81 NB at MM 247 in Harrisonburg.
http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/TRAFFIC_ALERT_I-81_Backed_Up_at_MM_247_NB_154121985.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 09:46:48 -0700

Friday's college roundup: Former Pilot, Georgia Tech rip U.Va. in ACC tournament

In ACC baseball tournament pool play in Greensboro, N.C., Zane Evans drove in a career-high six runs as Georgia Tech routed Virginia 17-5 Friday, putting the Yellow Jackets at 2-0 in the event.
http://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-spt-college-roundup-0526-20120526,0,6876637.story

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 19:16:57 -0700

2 From Harrisonburg Selected As DNC Delegates

For the time first time in several years, Harrisonburg will have two delegates at this year's Democratic National Convention.
http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/2_From_Harrisonburg_Selected_As_DNC_Delegates_152419335.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 21:05:36 -0700

Shaw wins YeeHa! downhill

Luca Shaw and Anne Galyean won the Massanutten Yee Ha! downhill on Sunday near Harrisonburg, Virginia. In the elite men's race, Shaw, just 15 years old, beat Matt Zdriluk and Jason Scheiding. In the elite women's race, Galyean was faster than Kate Weisenfluh and Samantha Siegfried.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/massanutten-yee-ha-2012/results

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 08:49:44 -0700

Maryland and Virginia Among Best States for Cyclists

In a report issued by the League of American Bicyclists, Maryland and Virginia scored near the top of the country among bicycle-friendly states.
http://news.yahoo.com/maryland-virginia-among-best-states-cyclists-221200039.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:12:00 -0700

Virginia Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Obama

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) - A Virginia man has been charged with threatening to kill President Barack Obama.A criminal complaint filed in federal court in Harrisonburg says Christopher Hecker of Waynesboro
http://www.wmdt.com/story/18157288/dewey-beach-again-considers-tougher-noise-limits

Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 07:56:24 -0700

Verizon Wireless Brings Its 4G LTE Network To More Virginia Communities On May 17

LAUREL, Md., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless will bring its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to 28 new markets, including Fredericksburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg and Martinsville, Virginia, starting Thursday, May 17, enabling customers to take...
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/verizon-wireless-brings-its-4g-lte-network-to-more-virginia-communities-on-may-17-151572675.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 11:29:50 -0700

Two plead guilty to illegal cigarette sales

A Berryville husband and wife accused by the federal government of participating in a ring that sold hundreds of thousands of cigarettes illegally pleaded guilty to a total of three felony counts in U.S. District Court in Harrisonburg, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
http://www.nvdaily.com/news/2012/05/two-plead-guilty-to-illegal-cigarette-sales.php

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:13:25 -0700