Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Murder trial for Anthony Eugene Robinson to proceed as planned; “Shopping Cart Killer” nickname to be prohibited during proceedings

Robinson, who has been nicknamed the “Shopping Cart Killer,” appeared in Rockingham County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon for a pre-trial motion hearing. He faces six felony charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. 

Local
1 year ago
Stakely appointed Superintendent of Shenandoah and Cedar Creek Parks

J. Tracy Stakely has been selected as the next superintendent of both Shenandoah National Park and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park.

Local
1 year ago
Rockingham County rolls out community grant program

Director of Finance and Operations Trish Davidson appeared on Early Mornings Tuesday and told host Jim Britt that the goal of this program is to enhance tourism in the county.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help locating missing trailer

The 8-foot-high, 20-foot-long trailer is white with Shenandoah Construction logos and a Virginia license plate of 821-457TL.

Augusta County Public Schools seal
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Student arrested for school shooting threat in Augusta County

According to a news release, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office received information about the threat around shortly before 6 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. Deputies responded to the student’s address and questioned the juvenile about the threatening messages.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Fort Defiance High School student in custody after bomb threat

According to a social media post from the Augusta County Sheriff’s office, school administrators were notified about the threat shortly after 2:15 p.m. and immediately contacted authorities.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Staunton man arrested on child abuse charges

STAUNTON, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A Staunton man is in custody as a result […]

news
1 year ago
Stone Spring Elementary playground to get upgrades

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The American Heart Association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge […]

Local
1 year ago
Kavanaugh to step down as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Virginia

Chris Kavanaugh announced the decision this week, stating in a news release that his wife will become a U.S. District Court judge next month, which led to his decision to step down. 

Local
1 year ago
James Madison University launches campus safety app

The free app, replacing LiveSafe, aims to provide the university community with essential alerts and instant access to public safety resources.

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