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.

drought
Local
4 hours ago
Drought Watch Advisory in effect in 28 counties

Recent lack of precipitation has resulted in rapid declines in streamflow and groundwater levels

BRCC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Local
4 hours ago
BRCC holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for Truck Driving Range

According to their website, the CDL program focuses on training workers to become future tractor trailer, straight truck, forklift and logistics operators. 

Rockingham County Public Schools logo
Local
14 hours ago
RCPS Superintendent discusses collaboration with bus drivers on discipline matrix

The collaboration between Dr. Shifflett, bus drivers and administrators focused on discipline in a school bus setting.

Dog and Cat
Local
1 day ago
Anicira hosts free Healthy Pets Event October 11

The event will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hillandale Park, 801 Hillandale Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA.

CST Hispanic Film Festival Poster
Entertainment
1 day ago
Hispanic Film Festival Featured at Court Square Theater September 24-28

The Hispanic Film Festival returns to Court Square Theater this month, with screenings of four films (presented or subtitled in English)

Purdue Farms Donation
Community
1 day ago
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank receives 80,000 pounds of protein as part of Perdue Farms’ “Fill the Food Gap” initiative

Donations to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank address food insecurity across the region.

Raz Ahmed
Local
4 days ago
Harrisonburg Police Department hires Mental Health Co-responder to improve crisis response

Once fully operational, this program will allow the clinician to respond with officers to behavioral health-related calls to de-escalate crises, reduce arrests and hospitalizations, and connect individuals to treatment and support while improving service delivery and
community outcomes.

Riverheads Middle School
Crime & Safety
4 days ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office investigating false threat at Riverheads Middle School

The Augusta County Sherriff’s Office said is no threat to the students, staff and the community and that scheduling and activities will remain normal today.

Local
5 days ago
Youngkin orders POW/MIA flag to fly on Friday

The POW/MIA flag will fly at full staff on public buildings on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

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