🌱 Man Dead After Walmart Altercation + East Market Street Project

Hey, Harrisonburg. Sean Peek here with your Wednesday edition of the Harrisonburg Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 79 Low: 46.
• Thursday: Partly sunny. High: 74 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Harrisonburg:

1. A man threatening employees with a knife at a local Walmart was shot by a Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office deputy. On Sunday evening, Brandon S. Mills entered the Walmart on Burgess Road, and at 8 p.m., police were notified of his erratic behavior — threatening others with a weapon. Mills charged at police officers as they arrived on site and was shot by a deputy. The suspect later died from his injuries at Sentara RMH; no other patrons or officers were injured in the incident. (The Winchester Star)
2. The Massanutten Regional Library is asking for feedback as they plan for the future! Community input meetings will take place throughout the summer months to learn public opinions about the library and possible future offerings. You can find the full list of meetings at the link or contribute through this online survey that will be open throughout July. The Massanutten Regional Library hopes to have its plan completed before 2024. (WHSV)
3. Harrisonburg Public Works has initiated a road project on East Market Street to enhance safety for all users. The project includes repaving the road, creating a dedicated right turn lane, reducing lanes to mitigate crashes and improve pedestrian crossings, and installing crosswalks and refuge islands. This effort is part of the city's broader paving schedule aimed at improving road safety and creating a more connected bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, based on community feedback received during an open house event. (Harrisonburg VA via Twitter)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Harrisonburg:

Wednesday, June 7

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia At Pale Fire Brewing Co. (8:00 PM)

Thursday, June 8

• Fantastic Family Fun At Village Library, Broadway (10:00 AM)
• Board Games At Grottoes Branch Library, Grottoes (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Sage Bird Ciderworks has won a prestigious award at the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition! Their winning cider was the Virginia Hewe’s Crab Cider, which came in third place. (Visit Harrisonburg Virginia via Facebook)
• Don’t miss the Harrisonburg Farmer's Market every Tuesday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Purchase local produce, bread, flowers, crafts, and more! (Harrisonburg Gov)
• Do you have friends or family outside of Harrisonburg who are planning to attend the Grindstone Trail Running Festival? Now is the time to make hotel reservations! View the list of local hotels and inns here. (Visit Harrisonburg Virginia via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.