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Harrisonburg, Virginia is located in Harrisonburg County. Zip codes in Harrisonburg, VA include 22803, 22801, and 22807. More Harrisonburg information.

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Yesterday | ScienceBlogs

The Contraception Kerfuffle [EvolutionBlog]

Jason Rosenhouse received his PhD in mathematics from Dartmouth College in 2000.

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Yesterday | WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

One Arrest in a Harrisonburg Robbery; Police still Looking for Other Suspect

On Feb. 6 around 10 p.m. the victim reported to police that he was robbed by two males.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

Kids Learning in School by Building Robots

An new program is coming to Harrisonburg schools this fall, and if you're child is good at math and science, this may be the opportunity of a lifetime.

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War Is A Crime

David Swanson to Speak in Harrisonburg, Virginia

WHERE: Eastern Mennonite University , Seminary Bldg, Rm. 123 . Website . Directions . phone 540-432-4000 Eastern Mennonite University 1200 Park Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22802-2462 Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union War Is A Lie When the World Outlawed War The Military Industrial Complex at 50 Swanson holds a ... (more)

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WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

Pay Raise for Harrisonburg Teachers is a Possibility

While many school districts in the valley are facing tough cuts, Harrisonburg schools have extra money in their budget, and some of it may go to their teachers.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

The Daily Times

New James Madison president sets goals

HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison University's president-elect is looking to continue a tradition he says would make the school's namesake proud.

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WFLS

Bill to expand death penalty dies in committee Redefined the...

Sen. Mark Obenshain's bill would have redefined the so-called triggerman rule, which in most cases restricts the death penalty to the person who does the actual killing.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

One Karate Class to End Bullying Through Self-Confidence

Kids at Brian Mayes Karate in Harrisonburg are learning how to combat bullying through a special program created by Mayes.

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WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

One Local Program Hopes to End Bullying

Bullying is an issue that schools are dealing with now more than ever. But here in the Valley some kids are fighting it in a different way outside of the classroom.

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WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

JMU Sorority to Help Local Kids Stay Warm

Because of good neighbors many Harrisonburg children will be much warmer this winter.

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The Hill

Rethink the Eisenhower monument; America needs a Board of Visitors

How many visitors to Louisville, Ky., on a quick tour would look to the tallest buildings and among them see the Empire State Building but with a Dome of the Rock oddly placed on top? Or booking through Harrisonburg, Va., on I-81 in the James Madison University vicinity, rush past a knockoff of the Potola? Just coincidence, I expect.

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Examiner.com

The Ron Paul Wave

Today, local supporters of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul gathered in downtown Harrisonburg, waving signs at passing traffic to demonstrate their enthusiasm for their hero.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

Daily Egyptian

Parking, convenience create commuter controversy

The destruction of the parking garage eliminated 344 parking spaces and the new parking lot, located east of the Student Center, provides 236 spaces, said Phil Gatton, director of Plant and Service Operations.

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WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

Two Men Arrested for Pharmacy Robbery

Officers responded to the pharmacy on Saturday, Feb. 4th where they said the two men had robbed the business at gunpoint.

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WCAV

Former Football Players Linked to JMU Drug Bust

Two former James Madison University football players are being linked to a drug bust last month in a University Fields apartment near the JMU campus in Harrisonburg.

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WCAV

Escaped Bull Shot Dead in Harrisonburg

It happened along Collicello Street. Police say the bull apparently escaped overnight from Shenandoah Valley Livestock Sales on Edom Road.

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Sat Feb 04, 2012

Fredericksburg.com

Neesen, Schupner

Mr. and Mrs. David Neesen of Stafford are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Lynne Neesen, to Jake Edward Schupner, son of Mr.

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The Waterloo Region Record

UW prof helps document evolution of Mennonite music

It's evolved to four-part a cappella and today has hints of the global world we live in with drums, and even dancing.

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Fredericksburg.com

Students, teachers help African peers

Students and teachers in several Fredericksburg-area schools are finding creative, hands-on ways to help their counterparts in Kenya.

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

Students React to Drug Bust on Devon Lane

Residents are reacting to a recent drug bust that happened in a University Fields apartment along Devon Lane in Harrisonburg.

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