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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.

Back Through The Years - Honoring Dolly Parton's Songwriting & Legacy banner
Community
2 months ago
Harrisonburg businesses to host Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday celebrations

Massanutten Regional Library and Pale Fire Brewing Co. will host events on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Wilson Hall during winter
Local
2 months ago
JMU partners with CGI to create AI career pathways for rural communities

James Madison University, in partnership with CGI, will welcome the first cohort of nine fellows into the Bridge2AI program at a January 14 orientation event in Lebanon, Virginia. 

Local
2 months ago
Cargill to sell turkey operations in the Shenandoah Valley to Pitman Family Farms

The sale includes the turkey processing plant in Dayton, which employs more than 1,000 people.

Rockingham County Public Schools logo
Local
2 months ago
Rockingham County School Board Elects Chair and Vice Chair for 2026

Sara Horst will continue to hold the Chair position and Ashley Burgoyne will continue to hold Vice Chair.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
2 months ago
New HCPS School Board Chair and Vice Chair elected for 2026

Vice Chair Tim Howley was elected as Chair of the School Board and Matt Snyder as Vice Chair. 

The Speech and Language Center
Community
2 months ago
The Speech and Language Center announces expansion, relocation into Downtown Harrisonburg

It is anticipated that 30 to 50 SLC employees will be on site serving the needs of up to 100 Shenandoah Valley families each day.

Anna Leavitt
Local
2 months ago
Staunton hires new Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistant

The City of Staunton has hired Anna Leavitt as the new Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistant.

United Way's updated logo to reflect their name change to Central Shenandoah Valley.
Community
2 months ago
United Way announces two VITA Volunteer Information Sessions

The first session will take place on Tuesday, January 13, from 6 to 7 pm at the Lucy Simms Center (620 Simms Avenue) in Harrisonburg.

Closeup of road
Community
2 months ago
VDOT schedules public hearing in Rockingham County for improvements to Route 33 intersections on February 3

The open-house meeting will take place between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Keezletown Ruritan Building.

Inside of Court Square Theater
Community
2 months ago
Housing Authority announces community-led effort to support Court Square Theater

The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority has set up a public donation portal for Court Square Theater’s operational costs.

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