Olivia Williams
Digital Content Producer/Anchor
Harrisonburg, Va.
Olivia Williams joined the WHSV team in June 2026 as a digital content producer and anchor.
A Lexington, Virginia, native, Olivia graduated from James Madison University in May 2026 with degrees in journalism and Spanish. During her time at JMU, she anchored for Breeze TV, the university's student-run newscast, where she discovered her passion for local news and connecting with people through storytelling.
Growing up, Olivia was always a talker, so her elementary school teachers are anything but surprised she ended up in the news business. She’s excited to get to know the Shenandoah Valley community even better and share the stories that matter most to the people who live here.
When she’s not at work, you can find Olivia spending time with her dog, Ducky, or trying a new recipe in the kitchen.
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office will participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, giving community members an opportunity to safely dispose of unused or unwanted medications.
A Harrisonburg man is facing multiple charges after police say he intentionally set fire to an occupied tent near East Market Street on Friday, Oct. 16.
The Virginia Department of Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in the Northwest Region after an adult resident recently traveled domestically.
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 19-year-old man who was last seen Oct. 15 at his residence in Waynesboro.
Twelve years after the murder of Richard “Ricky” Charlton, law enforcement and his family are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward.
Two people were arrested after a reported carjacking in Waynesboro led to a crash in Staunton, according to the Waynesboro Police Department.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday the release of more than $67 million in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative funds to support home energy efficiency projects across Virginia.
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a probationer who reportedly left his assignment work site without authorization Friday.
The Shenandoah Valley is receiving $332,900 in state funding aimed at expanding manufacturing workforce training.
A local motorcycle club is helping a Bridgewater family as they search for a kidney donor for their 13-year-old daughter.
A privately owned parking lot in downtown Harrisonburg is getting a major makeover, with plans to bring more food options to the area.
A new restaurant in downtown Harrisonburg is bringing global flavors and seasonal ingredients to the table.
The suspect was identified as Adam Tyler Bodge, 27, of Staunton.
Grammy-winning rock band Train and Nashville-based alternative rock band Moon Taxi will perform at James Madison University’s Atlantic Union Bank Center on Oct. 2.
A fire at a farm in Mount Crawford caused an estimated $400,000 dollars in damage Tuesday morning.
For many young adults, starting a conversation with someone new can be easier through a phone than face-to-face.
Blue Ridge Community College will welcome hundreds of new students to campus Friday, Aug. 14 for its annual Welcome Day.
A bronze duck statue that was stolen from outside the Explore More Discovery Museum in downtown Harrisonburg has been recovered after community tips helped Harrisonburg police identify and charge three suspects.
Thirty dogs were removed from a trailer in Mount Jackson after they were found living in poor conditions, according to the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office.
Waynesboro Public Schools is inviting students and families to its sixth annual Back-to-School Bash, with two opportunities to attend before the start of the new school year.
The Waynesboro Police Department confirmed McKenzie Wilson has been found safe.
The Augusta County Fair returns to the Augusta Expo in Fishersville on Tuesday, bringing five days of rides, food, livestock exhibits and family entertainment to the Shenandoah Valley.
Virginia laws that took effect July 1 are changing the way restaurants operate, easing alcohol sales requirements for some businesses while expanding a statewide ban on Styrofoam food containers.
A snake was responsible for a power outage that left about 6,500 customers across the Shenandoah Valley without electricity shortly after midnight on July 1, according to Dominion Energy.
Two new Virginia laws that took effect Wednesday are changing rules for both landlords and tenants by updating the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
