Carolynn Unger

Carolynn graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Journalism. She is the Assistant Editor of Rocktown Now as of January 2025.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
2 hours ago
Harrisonburg High School Teacher recognized for being awarded RISE Award in Biology

Anna Henkel was recognized for being awarded the 2025 Recognition in Science Education Award in Biology by the Virginia Association of Science Teachers.

Scrooge!
Entertainment
5 days ago
Wayne Theatre presents “Scrooge!” this Holiday Season

The Wayne Theatre will premiere Scrooge! on December 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at 521 W. Main Street in Downtown Waynesboro, Virginia.

Driftwood: CST Living Room Series poster
Entertainment
6 days ago
Court Square Theater Hosts Driftwood for Living Room Series Concert December 6

Part of CST’s Living Room Series, the event is part concert and part live interview, hosted by The Steel Wheels Frontman Trent Wagler.

Up close of a Harrisonburg Police car.
Crime & Safety
7 days ago
UPDATE: Police presence has ended

HPD stated there is no threat to the public, but to avoid the area at this this time as first responders are working in the area.

(From left) CALEA Executive Director Craig Hartley, HRECC Accreditation Manager April Corbin, HRECC Interim Director Ben Zimmerman and CALEA President Matthew Packard at this year’s CALEA conference. H
Local
7 days ago
HRECC maintains national communications accreditation

HRECC was first accredited in November 2011, with this being the organization’s fifth award of national accreditation.

City of Staunton new water tower
Local
1 week ago
New Staunton Water Tower Rises Over I-81

The lift marks a key milestone for Staunton Crossing, the city’s emerging 300-acre business park. 

Traffic
Local
1 week ago
UPDATE: Roadway is clear

Traffic is being diverted northbound.

Fire Station #5 ribbon-cutting
Community
1 week ago
HFD holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fire Station #5

Mayor Deanna Reed said during her remarks that although the station is beautiful, what makes it special is the people who come to work every day. 

Groundwater levels graphic
Agriculture
1 week ago
Local groundwater levels become a concern in late November

Groundwater levels in the central Shenandoah Valley have dropped another 4 feet over the past 30 days and are now at the third-lowest level in 10 years.

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