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12 months ago
Luray High School staff on site for students to pick up belongings after false fire alarm

LURAY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Luray High School staff will remain on site until […]

Local
12 months ago
Collaborative effort underway to identify health disparities in the Shenandoah Valley

According to a news release from the Virginia Department of Health, the assessment will collect and analyze data about the community’s health status to determine strengths and weaknesses, identify health disparities and influence health improvement programs and services.

Local
12 months ago
Harrisonburg Farmers Market to celebrate 45th birthday

Since the Harrisonburg Farmers Market’s establishment in 1979, it has provided fresh, nutritious and locally produced agricultural goods and crafts for locals and visitors alike. 

Local
12 months ago
Ball promoted to Staunton Fire Chief

The City of Staunton has announced that Jason Ball has been named the new Fire Chief effective immediately.

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Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Page County Sheriff’s Office confirms fatality after incident on Rt. 211 near Luray

The incident prompted nearby Luray High School to operate under a lock-in, which was lifted later that morning.

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Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Fort Valley teen arrested after school threat

The incident pertained to a school assignment that was submitted by a suspected 14-year-old Fort Valley boy.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
UPDATE: Luray High School lock-in lifted after nearby incident involving law enforcement

According to a social media post from Page County Public Schools, the school is in lock-in out of an abundance of caution as the incident is contained to that area. There is no direct threat to LHS students or staff.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Sentencing delayed for Clover Hill man convicted on murder charges

Tanner Allen Hartman had a hearing this morning in Rockingham County Circuit Court where a judge set a sentencing date of Jan. 13, according to online records.  

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Community
1 year ago
Bridgewater College Welcomes New Faculty Members in 2024-2025 

They join the School of Natural Sciences and the Bonnie Forrer and John Harvey Rhodes School of Arts and Humanities.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Staunton man in custody after evading law enforcement

According to a news release from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were attempting to serve multiple arrest warrants on Christopher R. Hutchinson, 35, at an apartment complex in Fishersville on Thursday. Hutchinson jumped out a window and fled, crossing Jefferson Highway towards the Wilson complex.

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