The WMRA Daily brings you the latest local, regional and statewide news for the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia.
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We Made You A Song is a podcast about songs commissioned by fans and then created by the Steel Wheels during the 2020 Pandemic. Each episode explores the story behind the song, the people involved, and the songwriting process. This podcast is a creative collaboration between The Steel Wheels and WMRA.
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Governor Youngkin declares a state of emergency for Virginia as Tropical Storm Debby approaches… Why were Stonewall Jackson High and Ashby-Lee Elementary originally named after Confederate generals?... Our series on Shenandoah County school names continues….By Bob Leweke
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A man from Winchester is being prosecuted in federal court after allegedly making a series of online posts threatening to kill or harm Vice President Harris… The NAACP is suing Shenandoah County’s school board over its May decision to revert to Confederate names for two schools, and we launch a four-part series diving into that, and the history beh…
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The city of Winchester monitors so-called algal mats upstream of its water supply, but says the city’s water is safe… Former 5th district Virginia Congressman Denver Riggleman follows some other anti-Trump Republicans and endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president… Governor Youngkin says Virginia’s more than 140,000 civilian federal employ…
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The severe drought conditions in Virginia intensify… An overnight shelter in Charlottesville contains a COVID-19 outbreak… It’s official in the 5th district, as John McGuire defeats Congressman Bob Good….By Bob Leweke
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COVID-19 is again spiking in Virginia, and humans aren’t the only ones affected… Harrisonburg breaks ground on a new fire station… Improv comedy is alive and well in the Valley….By Bob Leweke
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Athletes from Virginia make their Olympic debut in Paris… UVa researchers employ diet and exercise techniques to help cancer survivors in Appalachia… Republicans plan a strategy to reach voters in Virginia….By Bob Leweke
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Today is the last day to answer a survey from the Charlottesville Human Rights Commission about homelessness and city jobs… Voter registration in Virginia is way up since Joe Biden dropped out of the race… A transgender woman previously employed by Liberty University is suing the school, alleging sex discrimination….…
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Local areas will get millions from the state to expand broadband access… Augusta County rejects a special use permit for a large solar project in the Stuarts Draft-Lyndhurst area… Virginia gets funding to capture methane emissions, but environmental groups want more….By Bob Leweke
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Fifteen of the hundreds of athletes in Paris for the Summer Games are from Virginia… Governor Youngkin’s newest Board of Education appointee gets push back from state Democrats… Jeff Schapiro joins us to discuss that, and how the shake-up in the presidential race might affect Virginia….By Bob Leweke
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The Mountain Valley Pipeline gets more fines for violating erosion and sediment rules… The General Assembly is expected to consider the rapid expansion of data centers next year… Can the U.S. Postal Service handle a flood of mail-in ballots this fall?By Bob Leweke
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Staunton’s public schools adopt an updated cell-phone free policy for the new school year… The Virginia delegation to the Democratic National Convention will support Vice President Harris for the party’s presidential nomination… Senator Tim Kaine says he’s in favor of recognizing a Palestinian state, once the conditions are right….…
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The Republican Vice Presidential nominee holds a rally in Radford… The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus throws its support behind Vice President Kamala Harris for President… Now that she has the support of enough delegates to get the Democratic nomination for president, how does Harris poll in Virginia?…
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Virginia’s U.S. Senators are among the first to echo President Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Harris after he drops out of the race... The Moton Museum in Farmville is one step closer to becoming a World Heritage Site... This year, only 12 states participated in a pilot IRS program allowing free tax filing, and that program may be coming to …
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After weeks of wrangling, the General Assembly passes a legislative fix to a veterans’ benefits bill… A now gone structure in Charlottesville that was listed in the Green Book will be commemorated with a state historic marker… Public opinion polls in Virginia are swinging Trump’s way, and as the governor returns from the Republican National Convent…
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We meet volunteers at a local nonprofit that helps low-income residents fix up their homes... A group of JMU journalism students is in Milwaukee this week, covering the Republican National Convention... Contrary to claims made at that convention, crime is down significantly across the country, including in Virginia, and we look at the numbers....…
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President Biden and former President Trump are essentially tied in Virginia, according to a new poll of voters... Iconic local artist P. Buckley Moss passes away... We tour the Piedmont Memorial Overlook near Front Royal....By Bob Leweke
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A local grocer is recognized as a finalist for a national award... Registrars across Virginia deal with security issues... An Anglican bishop in Harrisonburg regularly returns to his homeland in Sudan to help his people during an ongoing civil war....By Bob Leweke
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Virginia politicians condemn Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump… New federal funding will go to agencies in Harrisonburg and Luray to reduce youth substance use… Some Virginia legislators want to help those who have lost access to Medicaid….By Bob Leweke
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Shenandoah County’s school board bans “political” flags, including the Pride flag… Louisa County issues strict rules on water usage, as drought conditions worsen… November election issues top the week’s political headlines in Virginia, and Jeff Schapiro is here to talk about it….By Bob Leweke
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Representative Bob Good formally requests a recount… Phone scammers are increasingly active in the WMRA region… Dominion Energy explores a small nuclear reactor project in Louisa County….By Bob Leweke
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Season 2, Episode #9: LullabyBy Trent Wagler
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Season 2, Bonus Episode: Brian Dickel, Exit InterviewBy Trent Wagler
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Season 2, Episode #8: It's Your FaultBy Trent Wagler
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Season 2, Episode #7: Where Our Future BeginsBy Trent Wagler
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Season 2, Episode #6: LifelineBy Trent Wagler
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Season 2, Episode #5: Memories In MindBy Trent Wagler
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Season 2, Episode #4: Mark On MeBy Trent Wagler
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Season 2, Episode #3: Adventures of Grace and HenryBy Trent Wagler
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Season 2, Episode #2: Time Is All I NeedBy Trent Wagler
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Season 2, Episode #1: Where I'm FromBy Trent Wagler
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Coming Soon - Season 2 of We Made You A Song.By Trent Wagler
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Season 1, Episode #9: Family Is PowerBy Trent Wagler
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Season 1, Episode #8: GenevieveBy Trent Wagler
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Season 1, Episode #7: The Man Who Holds Up The WorldBy Trent Wagler
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Season 1, Episode #6: Florida Girl (Work For It)By Trent Wagler
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Season 1, Episode #5: LucyBy Trent Wagler
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Season 1, Episode #4: Don't Want To Come Back DownBy Trent Wagler
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Season 1, Episode #3: The HealerBy Trent Wagler
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Season 1, Episode #2: My Name Is SharonBy Trent Wagler
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Season 1, Episode #1: Water and SkyBy Trent Wagler
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