Announcement from Evan Dyson Photography

It’s been a while since posting here, but I wanted to make anyone interested aware of a recently completed project. I’ve released a book titled Wildlife: A Photographic Record of the Shenandoah Valley that is now available for ordering. It was a year-long project that I’m very proud of.

For more information about the book and how to order, visit wildlifeinphotography.com or check out this article from the New Dominion.

Update from The Valley Observer

Dear friends,

As many of you have noticed, The Valley Observer has temporarily ceased publication. It is possible that in the future it will be renewed under the same or new leadership. The reasons are varied for coming to this conclusion, but the outcome is still the same. I thank you for your readership and support.

Two hospitalized after Harrisonburg stabbing

Two people have been hospitalized following a late night attack in the Harrisonburg.

According to the Harrisonburg Police Department, an assault occurred in the 600 block of Norwood Street around 12:15 a.m. Monday.

This week in weather

This week in Rockingham County, showers are expected this evening into tomorrow before a brief break on Wednesday and Thursday. Heading into the weekend, a chance of showers resumes. Temperatures are expected to average in the mid to low 40s with lows near 30.

Fog rolls through Big Meadows last Friday.

VDOT announcements for November 24 – 28

The Virginia Department of Transportation list of traffic alerts includes additions since last week such as Route 11, Route 42, Eberly Road and Frank Lane Road.

Shooting victim dies in hospital

Friday evening, Reginald “Shay” Nicholson of Staunton, 19, the victim of the Nov. 9 shooting in Harrisonburg, died at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

According to the Harrisonburg Police Department, Nicholson was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m.

Fifth suspect arrested for Bradley Drive shooting

The Harrisonburg Police Department has announced that the latest suspect involved in the Bradley Drive shooting on Nov. 9, Ricky Parrish of Ruckersville, 21, has turned himself into police custody.

He is charged with assault and battery by mob and gang participation.

U.S. Surgeon General to visit JMU today

Today Harrisonburg is expected to host a special visitor, acting U.S. Surgeon General Steven Galson.

Galson is scheduled to visit James Madison University this morning to present the “Champion Award” to the JMU Girls Golf Program, a collaboration between JMU’s Morrison-Bruce Center for the Promotion of Physical Activity for Girls and Women, Mulligan’s Golf Center and Lakeview Golf Course at a 10 a.m. Board of Visitors meeting.

The award is in recognition of work by these programs for the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity.

This week in weather

This week in Rockingham County, a mix of sun and clouds are expected to dominate the skies. High temperatures are predicted to range between the mid 30s to mid 40s with lows mostly in the low to mid 20s. A slight chance of snow showers exists today in the Valley.

Clouds roll over Shenandoah National Park and the distant communities Sunday as seen from Old Rag Mountain in Madison County.

VDOT announcements for November 17 – 21

The Virginia Department of Transportation list of traffic alerts includes two additions since last week – Interstate 81 and Route 42.

Police arrest suspected shooter, seeking fifth suspect

On Friday, Harrisonburg Police announced that they have arrested the suspected shooter in the November 9 shooting of Reginald “Shay” Nicholson, who remains in critical condition.

Zackery Turner of Charlottesville, 18, has been charged with four felonies – aggravated malicious wounding, use or display of a firearm in commission of a felony, reckless handling of a firearm, and discharge of a firearm in or around a school. If convicted on all counts, Turner faces up to life in prison.

Monday afternoon, a fifth suspect was identified by the Harrisonburg Police Department. Ricky Parrish of Ruckersville, 21, is wanted for assault and battery by mob and gang participation.

Three arrests made in Harrisonburg shooting

According to a release by the Harrisonburg Police Department, three people from Ruckersville have been arrested in connection to the shooting in the 1300 block of Bradley Drive.

Those arrested on charges of assault and battery by mob as well as gang participation are Gregory Baker, 20, Jahmaine Faqiri, 18 and Demonds Parrish, 19. Faqiri has also been charged with brandishing a firearm.

This week in weather

This week clouds and thunderstorms are expected beginning Wednesday. Over the weekend partly cloudy conditions are expected with a slight chance of snow on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to reach the high 50s with lows in the mid 30s.

Deer graze in the sunshine Monday in Shenandoah National Park.

Harrisonburg shooting under investigation

A shooting over the weekend is currently being investigated by the Harrisonburg Police Department.

According to HPD Public Information Officer Mary-Hope Gangwer, police responded around 3 a.m. Sunday morning to a shooting in the 1300 block of Bradley Drive.

VDOT announcements for November 10 – 14

The Virginia Department of Transportation list of traffic alerts includes two additions since last week – Route 793 and Route 796.