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Terry Dean and Harry Rief with The Wishing Well highlighted top Fourth of July travel destinations tied to America’s 250th anniversary, including New York City, Boston, Washington, D.C., Colonial Williamsburg, Nashville, Walt Disney World, Philadelphia, Houston, and Los Angeles. They discussed major celebrations featuring parades, concerts, fireworks, drone shows, and FIFA World Cup events, while...

Pamela Adams and Bill Howard, Adagio House - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA

Ticks can be more that a nuisance. Ticks can carry diseases that will cause major health issues. Mark Viette talks about ways to prevent ticks from getting onto you when gardening, walking in the woods or fields or just being in the grass. He also talks about how to remove a tick if you get one on you.

Using bleach in the garden can help with several issues. Control of disease and fungus, cleaning and disinfecting tools and helping control plant problems. Andre Viette talks about the importance of knowing the strength of the bleach you are using. Many of us buy bleach based on price, not knowing how strong the concentrated varieties can be.

Quality tools may cost more, but Andre Viette says they can be worth it. Andre talks about some of his favorite tools. Tools can be produced cheaply and break when you put any amount of strain on them. Quality tools are made with stronger handles and metals and can last for generations.

Cassidy Walker, HDR 6/26/26 - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA

than Herman, a Shenandoah Valley native and experienced hospitality professional, is the new owner of the historic Joshua Wilton House in Harrisonburg, originally built in 1888 and long regarded as a cornerstone of the local dining scene. He outlined its evolution from a private residence to various uses—including a fraternity house and apartments—before becoming a fine dining restaurant and inn i...

Paul Helmuth, National Amateur Radio Field Day - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA

Senator Mark Obsenshain, State Budget - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA

Amateur Radio (or “ham radio”) Field Day is happening this weekend at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, as explained by longtime enthusiast Paul Hellmuth, who has practiced the hobby since age 13. Ham radio is a licensed, volunteer-based activity that combines experimentation, global communication, and emergency preparedness, allowing operators to transmit locally or worldwide using various metho...

Morgan Dean, Triple-A 6/23/26 - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA

Harrisonburg City Manager Andy Banks and Registrar Mark Finks discussed the upcoming August 4 dual primary election, which includes a Republican primary for U.S. Senate and a Democratic primary for two open City Council seats. Finks explained that voters must choose one party’s primary but may participate regardless of party affiliation, as Virginia does not require party registration. Early votin...

Dennis Lynch, Shenandoah Valley Music Festival 2026 - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA

Blue Ribbon Nursery, owned by Josh Shifflett and Chad Comer, is celebrating its 20th anniversary after starting as a small side landscaping project in 2006. The business grew from lawn care and planting jobs into a full-service nursery and garden center in Broadway, expanding over the years to include retail plants, a gift shop, and a seasonal produce market. Both owners developed an early interes...

Father's Day is this weekend. Andre talks about gift ideas for dad. Andre also talks about Figs and how to grow your own.

Leyland Cypress is a fast growing evergreen known for its rapid growth, adding 24 to 48 inches annually. Its gray-green foliage spreads in flat sprays along upright branches. It's a great plant to use as a natural privacy fence. Andre Viette talks about this gardeners favorite, as well as the Yucca plant, a beautiful addition for your garden.

After receiving much needed rain in May, we are now seeing drought conditions resurface in the In the Garden listening area. Andre talks about the dry weather, as well as the Elderberry plant and more.

Emily Winter, HDR 6/19/26 - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA

Lynne Hess, Back Home on the Farm - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA

Rockingham County Dr. Larry Shfflett discusses construction projects at schools around the county, the planning stages for the new MTC building and other things happening this summer.

Juliana McGrath-Myers, “HPD Summer Slam” Basketball Tournament - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA

Josh Knight, Staunton Communications Manager 6/16/26 - Late Afternoons by News/Talk WSVA

For 37 years, Mike Reisenberg has been on WSVA Radio and answering questions about pets. Mike talks about how pet care has changed. Mike talks about owning a pet store, the changes in pet care and dealing in the exotic pet business.