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Dontae’ Gholson

4 hours ago by Jacquelynn Dobrin

East Rock announces new interim head football coach

Dontae’ Gholson, who is a teacher and a coach, will coach the Eagles this fall.

Marijuana leaves

1 hour ago by Jacquelynn Dobrin

Virginia leaders reach agreement on adult-use marijuana market

Virginia leaders have reached a compromise agreement to establish a regulated adult-use cannabis market in Virginia, with retail sales scheduled to begin July 1, 2027.

Up close of a trash truck's tires.

3 hours ago by Jacquelynn Dobrin

City of Staunton offices and facilities schedule for Juneteenth

City of Staunton offices and facilities schedules will be modified in observance of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19.

A man sitting at a laptop with papers around it.

Financial Expert

21 hours ago by Randy Nyce, CAP®

From Reactive to Intentional: How to Give with Purpose

Giving is rarely random, so what is the best way to incorporate it into a budget?

clouds in the blue sky

8 hours ago by Frank Wilt

Sunshine and mid 70's today

Temperatures and humidity will rise for two days.

Dontae’ Gholson

4 hours ago by Jacquelynn Dobrin

East Rock announces new interim head football coach

Marijuana leaves

1 hour ago by Jacquelynn Dobrin

Virginia leaders reach agreement on adult-use marijuana market

Up close of a trash truck's tires.

3 hours ago by Jacquelynn Dobrin

City of Staunton offices and facilities schedule for Juneteenth

A man sitting at a laptop with papers around it.

Financial Expert

21 hours ago by Randy Nyce, CAP®

From Reactive to Intentional: How to Give with Purpose

clouds in the blue sky

8 hours ago by Frank Wilt

Sunshine and mid 70's today

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The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf poster

2 hours ago

Friendly City Players present “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf” at Court Square Theater

The show will run from June 19 to June 21.

14 hours ago

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/15

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/15

14 hours ago

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/15

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/15

Kenneth Scott Bartley

19 hours ago

Authorities searching for missing Churchville man

Kenneth Scott Bartley was last seen today, June 16, 2025, at 4:45 AM at his Churchville residence.

Adult racoon on a tree looking down

22 hours ago

Central Shenandoah Health District reports rabid raccoon in Waynesboro

The racoon was collected and euthanized due to injuries, which may indicate a recent encounter with another animal.

Basketball coach in a lavender jacket gestures to a player in a white jersey with number 1 during a timeout on the court, stands blurred in the background.

23 hours ago

JMU Men’s Basketball will play at Kentucky in November

The James Madison men’s basketball program announced on Monday morning that it will travel to Lexington, Ky., to battle the Kentucky Wildcats as part of its 2026-27 non-conference schedule.

Officer Elijah DeAtley graduation

23 hours ago

Harrisonburg Police Officer Elijah DeAtley graduates from Virginia Forensic Science Academy

Harrisonburg Police Department Officer Elijah DeAtley has graduated from the Forensic Science Academy hosted by the Virginia Department of Forensic Science.

A person holding a stack of cardboard.

1 day ago

City of Harrisonburg offices to be closed Friday for Juneteenth

City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed on Friday in observance of Juneteenth.

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