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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.

left to right; Jessica Young, Kimberly Rush, Alena Almeida, Chaz W. Haywood, Danielle Ritchie, and Leslie Barb.
Local
4 days ago
Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office leadership announcement

Rockingham County Clerk of the Circuit Court Chaz W. Haywood announced a new leadership structure within the Clerk’s Office.

Child and counselor talking
Local
5 days ago
Adagio House announces immediate openings for speech therapy services in Harrisonburg

The services cater to clients of all ages—with a primary focus on toddlers through young adults.

Mosaic for Ralph Sampson spraygrounds
Community
5 days ago
Harrisonburg City Council approves mosaic for Ralph Sampson Park Spraygrounds

The mosaic takes inspiration from a photo called “Diving into Harris Pool”, which was located in the Northeast Neighborhood.

Dog and Cat
Community
6 days ago
Shenandoah Valley Kiwanis Club launches “Coolest Pet in the Shenandoah Valley 2026” contest to support children facing hunger

This creative fundraiser aims to raise awareness about childhood hunger while generating support for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s School Break Box program

Traffic cones on the side of the road.
Local
6 days ago
Route 11 widening project begins in Rockingham County

Work on the widening of Route 11 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway in Rockingham County will officially begin September 9.

Rocco (left) and Puma (right)
Pet of the Week
6 days ago
Meet Rocco and Puma | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Rocco and Puma, our RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

Suspect circled in security footage at a party
Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Authorities searching for suspect that brandished a gun at a party in Harrisonburg

The suspect is a shorter white male, skinny build, with brown “mop” style haircut. he was wearing a black t-shirt, dark pants and dark shoes. He also had goatee style facial hair.

Traffic cones on the side of the road.
Local
1 week ago
Traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley – Week of September 7, 2026

VDOT’s list of maintenance and construction work in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of September 7, 2026.

Community
1 week ago
JMU honors former President Jonathan Alger with new home for civic engagement at Alger Hall

Former JMU President Jonathan Alger was honored on campus with the opening of Alger Hall.

Overview of a railroad track
Entertainment
1 week ago
Wayne Theatre and Virginia Scenic Railway present “The Last Passenger: Ghost Stories of the Shenandoah Valley”

The Last Passenger draws from true stories, regional folklore, railroad disasters, mysterious deaths, and accounts that have endured through generations.