WHSV-TV (Harrisonburg, VA)

WHSV-TV is the ABC-affiliated TV station serving Harrisonburg, Virginia, and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley. It transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 49.1, which appears as virtual channel 3.1 through PSIP. The station's transmitter is located on Massanutten Mountain, to the west of Stanley. WHSV is owned by Gray Television and has its studios on North Main Street (U.S. 11) in downtown Harrisonburg. Additionally, it runs a newsroom in Staunton that caters to Augusta County.

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East Hardy baseball defeats Gilmer County 11-1, advances to WVSSAC state championship

1 day ago | whsv.com | Jarvis Haren

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WHSV) - East Hardy’s baseball team scored early and often on its way to a 11-1 win over Gilmer County in the WVSSAC Class A semifinals Thursday afternoon. Evan Hamilton and Jordan Teets led the charge for the Cougars. Hamilton went 2 for 3 with two triples and an RBI while Teets had a bases-clearing double that broke the game open in the fifth inning.
East Hardy baseball set to begin state tournament journey Thursday

1 day ago | whsv.com | Jarvis Haren

(WHSV) - After making the WVSSAC Class A state tournament a season ago, East Hardy returned this year with high expectations and a roster full of experience. However, the journey back to Charleston hasn’t come without its challenges. The Cougars endured a season marked by adversity, particularly on the injury front. Despite the setbacks, East Hardy found momentum at the right time, earning another berth in the state tournament.
VHSL Region Tournament scores and highlights: June 4, 2025

1 day ago | whsv.com | Jarvis Haren

(WHSV) - The VHSL Region 2B Tournaments continued Wednesday night with five teams clinching state tournament berths in baseball, softball, boys soccer, and girls soccer. Highlights feature the baseball game between Fort Defiance at Strasburg, the softball game between Central at Fort Defiance and the girls soccer game between Riverheads at Central. Scores from all the region semifinal games are listed below.
VHSL Region Tournament scores and highlights: June 3, 2025

2 days ago | whsv.com | Jarvis Haren

(WHSV) - The VHSL Region 3C Tournaments continued Tuesday night with six teams clinching state tournament berths in baseball, softball, boys soccer, and girls soccer. Highlights feature the baseball game between Turner Ashby at Spotswood, the softball game between Monticello at Turner Ashby and the boys soccer game between Western Albemarle at Rocktown. Scores from all the region semifinal games are listed below.
Lawrence Puffenbarger case faces more delays after prosecutor recusal

3 days ago | whsv.com | Mason Willett

PENDLETON COUNTY, W.Va. (WHSV) - Lawrence Puffenbarger, the man accused of sexually abusing multiple children in Pendleton County who’s also known as “Grasshopper,” was back in court Tuesday for another status hearing. This comes just over one month since his last hearing May 1, and Tuesday’s hearing was meant to go through the psychological evaluations of the juvenile victims. However, there has been a sudden change of events.
JMU associate head coach Roberts heading to Mississippi State

3 days ago | whsv.com | Jarvis Haren

(WHSV) - James Madison associate head coach Mike Roberts is departing James Madison to join Brian O’Connor’s staff at Mississippi State, sources tell WHSV. Roberts worked under O’Connor at Virginia from 2014 to 2018 when he served as Coordinator of Video and Scouting. In four seasons at JMU, Roberts primarily worked with hitters. He helped the Dukes reach an NCAA Regional in 2024 for the first time in 13 years.
VHSL Region Tournament scores and highlights: June 2, 2025

3 days ago | whsv.com | Jarvis Haren

(WHSV) - The VHSL Region 2B Tournaments got underway in baseball, softball, boys soccer, and girls soccer. Highlights feature the baseball games between Central at Riverheads and Clarke Co. at Fort Defiance. There’s also a softball game between Riverheads at Fort Defiance and the girls soccer game between Fort Defiance at Riverheads. Scores from all the games Monday night are listed below. If you see a score missing and want to report it, send an email to [email protected].
Page County Technical Center students join forces to take on creative challenge

4 days ago | whsv.com | Mason Willett

PAGE COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Automotive technology students and welding students at Page County Technical Center recently joined forces in a fun project: creating a bench using an old truck bed, fusing the pieces together and wiring taillights. Automotive Instructor Paul Strassner said this was a way for students to learn in an engaging way while also fusing two separate workforces into one.
Luray residents recovering after a tornado ripped through the area

4 days ago | whsv.com | Mason Willett

LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - Page County residents are cleaning up downed trees, torn up homes and destroyed property after a tornado blew through the area Friday evening. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado as an EF-0 with winds peaking at 75 miles per hour and a storm path extending 1.1 miles. Marty Breeden has lived in Luray for over 60 years, and he said Friday’s twister brought the worst storm he has ever seen.
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office to conduct training at Schneider Park

4 days ago | whsv.com | Michael Russo

STUARTS DRAFT, Va. (WHSV) - Due to a training exercise, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office will have a law enforcement presence in and near Schneider Park in Stuarts Draft on Tuesday morning. According to an ACSO release, the training will start at 8 a.m. and last until around 4 p.m. The exercise includes the operation and landing of a helicopter within the park. ACSO asks the public to stay outside of the established boundaries during the training.