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.

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank logo
Community
4 months ago
Summer Program begins for children who are food insecure

The Summer Food Service Program is designed to reach children who may not get nutritious meals at home over the summer break.

Community members attend a past Community Connectors meeting at the Simms Center.
Community
4 months ago
Input needed with Northeast Neighborhood small area plan

The meeting will take place Monday, June 2, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Lucy F. Simms Center auditorium, 620 Simms Ave.

City of Harrisonburg seal
Local
4 months ago
Harrisonburg City Council approves 2025-2026 budget

According to documents presented during the meeting, the Total Amended Proposed Revenue Budget is a total of $416,439,057. 

Police Lights
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Evacuation order lifted

HPD said there may be a significant amount of time before the evacuation is lifted.

CST Pride and Prejudice poster
Entertainment
4 months ago
Court Square Theater announces June “Wednesdays at the Movies!”

Arts Council of the Valley’s Court Square Theater rolls out its June Wednesdays at the Movies! schedule, screening four different titles.

Photos of Carlos Elvir Antunez
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: ACSO locates missing teen safe

Carlos Elvir Antunez was reported missing last night by a family member.

flag at half staff
Local
4 months ago
Youngkin orders flags at half-staff for Tuesday

Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that all U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in memory and respect of Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly.

Artistic Painting Brush Display
Entertainment
4 months ago
Smith House Galleries opens two painting exhibitions on June 6

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) introduces two new exhibitions at Smith House Galleries on June 6 during First Fridays of the Valley.

Rocktown Improv poster
Entertainment
4 months ago
Two improv shows coming to Court Square Theater in June

Rocktown Improv and Friendly City Fables will perform in June at Court Sqaure Theater

Derrick Lee Barbour mug shot
Crime & Safety
4 months ago
ACSO arrests man following reported assault

Following an investigation, deputies located and arrested Derrick Lee Barbour, 35, of Verona during a traffic stop on Lee Highway in Verona at approximately 7:10 p.m. yesterday, Thursday, May 22.

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