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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.

Grace Sawyer receiving Keith B. Jones Award
Local
3 months ago
JMU student honored as the inaugural recipient of the Keith B. Jones Award

AKSM Media presented former chief White House producer Grace L. Sawyer with the inaugural Keith B. Jones Award.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
3 months ago
HCPS School Board postpones passing FY 2026-27 budget

The school board will continue to discuss the proposal at the next work session.

Students at Smithland Elementary School participated in Bike, Walk and Roll to School Day on October 8, 2025.
Community
3 months ago
UPDATE: Bike, Walk & Roll to School has been postponed due to anticipated weather

The reschedule date will be announced as soon as more information is available.

Up close of police lights on a police car.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
One dead after vehicle-pedestrian accident in Waynesboro

This occurred on May 4, 2026, at approximately 8:43 p.m. in the 2000 block of Rosser Avenue.

Bridgewater College logo
Local
3 months ago
Bridgewater College announces 2026 Founder’s Awards

The awards were given to three faculty members for their excellence in teaching and scholarship, two staff members for dedicated service and one student for academic excellence. 

water dripping frozen pipes
Local
3 months ago
UPDATE: Water service has been restored

Crews are still working in the roadway, and traffic is still impacted in this area.

Road
Local
3 months ago
Harrisonburg Public Works seeks feedback on select neighborhoods for traffic calming

Harrisonburg Public Works has selected several neighborhoods for traffic calming studies for Spring 2026 through the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program.

Smiling man in a black jacket ties an orange ribbon to a young tree in a nursery.
Community
3 months ago
Harrisonburg Public Works to host student tree planting project at landfill

The tree planting will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Rockingham County Landfill property.

Berry and Shakira
Pet of the Week
3 months ago
Meet Berry and Shakira | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Berry and Shakira, our RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
3 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of May 4, 2026

Traffic delays for the week of May 4, 2026.

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