Mandy Bartholomew

Weekend MMJ

Mandy joined the WHSV news team in January 2022 as a weekend reporter. She graduated from James Madison University where she studied Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in Sport Communications.

During her time at JMU, Mandy was a staff writer for its student-run newspaper, The Breeze, and spent her summers back home as the media relations specialist for her hometown summer league baseball team, The Peninsula Pilots.

In her free time, Mandy enjoys going to concerts, attending sporting events and watching reality TV shows. Although she spent four years at JMU immersed in the Harrisonburg community, Mandy is excited to explore more of Rockingham County and the Shenandoah Valley.

College

JMU football tickets launch Monday

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 6:44 PM EST

By Mandy Bartholomew

On Monday tickets for the 2023 James Madison University football season will officially launch.

History

WWI cabin finds home in Verona

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 6:49 PM EST

By Mandy Bartholomew

A 100-year-old cabin from World War I has been unloaded at the 29th Division Museum in Verona.

Health

Experts say travel health insurance could be important this year with ‘tripledemic’ lingering

Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 7:10 PM EST

By Mandy Bartholomew

Experts say having the right health insurance while traveling is key in case you get sick.

Court

Suspected Bridgewater College shooter indicted by a grand jury

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:50 PM EST

By Mandy Bartholomew

Campbell’s next court date will be Dec 19 to set a trial date.

Community

Valley family creates card drive for recovering UVA victims

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 3:18 PM EST

By Mandy Bartholomew

After hearing of Sunday’s incident, the Bolen family said they wanted to give back to the team who gave them so much.

Health

VA Red Cross seeing drop in blood donations amid holiday season

Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 5:29 PM EST

By Mandy Bartholomew

The Red Cross said they see an increase in demand for blood this time of year.

Consumer

VA Poultry Federation: Buying Thanksgiving turkeys early is better

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 9:38 PM EST

By Mandy Bartholomew

The Virginia Poultry Federation said planning begins early for the influx of Americans consuming turkey during the holiday season.

History

Andrew Jackson School museum opens

Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 7:25 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

Saturday classmates who attended Andrew Jackson School and community members gathered for the unveiling of the museum.

Health

VDH, VCU launch opioid cost calculator

Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 3:36 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

The tool uses Virginia-specific data and allows users to narrow in on cities and counties to see where they rank in the opioid cost epidemic.

History

Constitution Week begins with ringing of bells across Harrisonburg and Rockingham

Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 6:44 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

Saturday marks 235 years since the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

Recreation

Virginia woman gets 4th fastest time in the world at All-American Soap Box Derby competition

Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 8:04 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

A woman from Roanoke, who competed in the soap box derby trials in Harrisonburg in May, has won big.

Military

Heroes on the River brings adrenaline rush to veterans

Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 7:21 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

This weekend military veterans were sailing through the sky at the 5th annual Heroes on the River.

Safety

Safety measures from first responders to prevent leaving child or pets in hot car

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 6:05 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

With the hottest months of the year upon us, first responders are reminding people to double-check their back seats before leaving their cars unattended.

Sports

Sports betting continues to be a money maker for Virginia

Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 5:46 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

Sports betting was legalized in Virginia just over a year ago and it continues to be successful in the Commonwealth.

Education

First of six African American statues unveiled in Staunton

Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 9:41 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

The Staunton-Augusta County African American Research Society (SACAARS) unveiled the first of six historical markers Saturday in downtown, Staunton.

Education

Staunton parents hold bake sale to protest proposed school budget

Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 8:51 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

Right behind the farmers market Saturday morning was a corner of fresh-baked sweets and frustrated parents discussing how the proposed funding of the schools’ is affecting them.

Good News

Human chain is formed along East Market St. in support of Ukraine

Updated: Mar. 6, 2022 at 7:46 PM EST

By Mandy Bartholomew

Members of the community gathered today for the first forming of a human chain to support Ukraine.

Memorial

Grottoes holds a memorial walk for fallen officers

Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 at 7:54 PM EST

By Mandy Bartholomew

The town of Grottoes held a memorial walk Sunday in honor of Officers J.J Jefferson and John Painter, the two Bridgewater Police killed last week during a campus shooting.