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Joel Hensley has been featured by local, regional, and statewide media for his work on economic development, farmland preservation, public safety, student wellness, infrastructure, veterans initiatives, and responsible county leadership.
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Merck to Invest $3 Billion in Elkton Expansion Adding Up to 500 Jobs in Shenandoah
Coverage of job creation, business investment, tourism, broadband, and growth projects across Rockingham County.
Read Original ArticleRockingham Co Board Supervisors Affirms Support Foreign Owned Agricultural Land Law
Coverage related to farmland preservation, agricultural policy, solar decisions, rural character, and land-use issues.
Read Original ArticleHensley Irons Introduce Rockingham Moves Pilot Program to Promote Student Fitness
Coverage of school partnerships, student wellness, child care, civic engagement, and youth-focused initiatives.
Read Original ArticleVeterans Memorial Unveiled at Hopkins Park
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Read Original ArticleJoel Hensley Named Chair of the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors
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Read Original ArticleEconomic Development
Coverage of job creation, business investment, tourism, broadband, and growth projects across Rockingham County.
Rockingham County Board of Supervisors Narrowly Approves New Recreational Lodge Near Massanutten
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Read Original ArticleResort Breaks Ground on Senior Living Community in Massanutten
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Read Original ArticleMassanutten Planning New Hotel Indoor Waterpark
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Read Original ArticleBoard of Supervisors Amends Ordinance to Compensate Fire and Rescue Volunteers Other Business
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Read Original ArticleMerck to Invest $3 Billion in Elkton Expansion Adding Up to 500 Jobs in Shenandoah
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Board of Supervisors Gives Go Ahead for Elkton Farm Market
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Read Original ArticleBoard of Supervisors Grants Permit to Proposed Event Space Near Massanutten Resort
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Read Original ArticleAll Points Broadband to Break Ground in Rockingham County Thursday
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Read Original ArticleBuc Ees Cuts the Ribbon on First Virginia Location in Rockingham County
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Read Original ArticleMerck Breaks Ground on $3 Billion Pharmaceutical Facility in Virginia Creating 500 Jobs
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Read Original ArticleGovernor Glenn Youngkin Announces Merck to Establish $3 Billion Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Rockingham County
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Read Original ArticleBuc Ees Cuts the Ribbon on First Virginias First Mega Convenience Store
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Read Original ArticleGovernor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates the Opening of Virginias First Buc Ees Center
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Read Original ArticleBuc Ees Open First Virginia Location Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Read Original ArticleFirst Location of Buc Ees in Virginia Expected to Break Ground Later This Month
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Read Original ArticleAgriculture & Land Use
Coverage related to farmland preservation, agricultural policy, solar decisions, rural character, and land-use issues.
Rockingham County Board of Supervisors Passes Resolution Supporting State Ban on Chinese Purchases of Farmland
Coverage related to farmland preservation, agricultural policy, solar decisions, rural character, and land-use issues.
Read Original ArticleCounty Committee to Look Into Farmland Loss
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Read Original ArticleSenate of Virginia Votes Against Measure for Approval of Utility Scale Solar Farms
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Chairman Proposing Affirmation of Farmland Protection Law
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Read Original ArticleRockingham Co Board Supervisors Affirms Support Foreign Owned Agricultural Land Law
Coverage related to farmland preservation, agricultural policy, solar decisions, rural character, and land-use issues.
Read Original ArticleRockingham County Looks Address Loss Farmland
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Read Original ArticleSolar Facility Mcgaheysville Denied by Rockingham County Board Supervisors
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Read Original ArticleEducation & Youth
Coverage of school partnerships, student wellness, child care, civic engagement, and youth-focused initiatives.
Joel Hensley Hilary Irons Introduce Pilot Fitness Program in County Schools
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Read Original ArticleEast Rockingham Graduates Share Their Future Plans
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Read Original ArticleCounty Pushes for More Child Care
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Read Original ArticleHensley Irons Introduce Rockingham Moves Pilot Program to Promote Student Fitness
Coverage of school partnerships, student wellness, child care, civic engagement, and youth-focused initiatives.
Read Original ArticlePanel Discussess Student Civic Engagement at Sga Town Hall for Dukes
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Read Original ArticleRCPS Plans Rockingham Moves Pilot Program Promote Student Fitness Healthy Habits
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Read Original ArticleVeterans & Public Safety
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Veterans Memorial Unveiled at Hopkins Park
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County and Harrisonburg Close to Agreement for Emergency Communications Center
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Read Original ArticleNew Veterans Memorial Dedicated Massanutten
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Read Original ArticleInfrastructure & Quality of Life
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County Faith Leaders Fight for Public Transit Board Unsure How to Implement It
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Supervisors Approve Funding Briery Branch Community Center Renovations
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Read Original ArticleCounty Supervisors Tap Brakes on Demand Response Transit
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Read Original ArticleTransit Advocates Present Plan to Bring Buses to Rockingham County
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Board of Supervisors Turns Down Plan for County Wide Transit
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Board Supervisors Updates Community Recreation Center Leadership Changes
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Supervisors Vote Move Forward with Rec Center Project
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Read Original ArticleMassanutten Residents See Another Water Rate Increase County Works Municipalize Water System
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Read Original ArticleLeadership & Governance
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Joel Hensley Named Chair of the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Supervisors Clash Over Budget Which Passes 3 2
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Board of Supervisors Considering Tall Grass Ordinance
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Read Original ArticleDistrict 3 Supervisor Rick Chandler Says Goodbye
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Read Original ArticlePeers Fondly Remember Longtime Elkton Supervisor Michael Breeden
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Read Original ArticleCounty Passes Budget
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Supervisors Pass Budget Despite Residents Complaints
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Read Original ArticleCounty Elections See Slow and Steady Turnout Longcor Named District 4 Supervisor
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Read Original ArticleLocal Candidates Come Together to Discuss Pressing Political Issues at JMU
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Board of Supervisors Approve Rezoning Requests Declares Drought
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Read Original ArticleLast Day for Voter Registration and Other Information About This Years Local Elections
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Read Original ArticleKosovo Mayor Visits Valley
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Board of Supervisors Approves Cigarette Tax
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Receives Achievement Award From Virginia Association of Counties
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Read Original ArticleRockingham Board of Supervisors Makes Changes to Leadership As New Year Begins
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County Election Results
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Read Original ArticleLocal Author Publishes Book on Late Virginia Lawmaker 512501821
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Read Original ArticleNew District 5 Supervisor Ready Get Started Rockingham County
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Read Original ArticleVideo Coverage
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Read Original ArticleLetters & Opinion
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Community letters, endorsements, and opinion coverage mentioning Joel Hensley.
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Community letters, endorsements, and opinion coverage mentioning Joel Hensley.
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Community letters, endorsements, and opinion coverage mentioning Joel Hensley.
Read Original ArticleJoel Hensley for Supervisor
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Read Original ArticleFreedom Caucus Endorsements
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Read Original ArticlePodcasts & Interviews
Audio and video interviews featuring Joel and county leadership updates.
Rockingham County 2 04 25 Joel Hensley Chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors and Trish Davidson Assistant Rockingham County Administrator
Audio and video interviews featuring Joel and county leadership updates.
Read Original ArticleRockingham County 8 05 25 Joel Hensley and Kelly Getz
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County 11 04 25 Joel Hensley and Casey Armstrong
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Read Original ArticleRockingham County 1 06 26 Joel Hensley and Casey Armstrong
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