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.

Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company trucks
Local
3 months ago
Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company Live-In Program applications open

The program is designed for volunteers who may not live close to the fire station and can be close by for calls.

Grocery store cart in an aisle
Community
3 months ago
Food Lion Feeds rallies for college hunger relief  

Food Lion Feeds said it will donate the equivalent of 1,000 meals (up to 30,000 meals per school) for every quarterback sack made by the participating institution.

Bridgewater College logo
Local
3 months ago
Bridgewater College Receives $25,000 to Advance Civic Pluralism

The funding will help advance the College’s ongoing work to create a campus culture where groups and individuals with distinct identities can live and learn in community.

City of Harrisonburg seal
Local
3 months ago
Harrisonburg City Council presented update on the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan

The presentation included the historical context of the Northeast Neighborhood, community engagement with the Small Area Plan, and goals highlighted in the plan.

Durron Ashton Harris
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office arrests Charlottesville man in connection with vehicle break-ins

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office notified the community of multiple vehicle break-ins on August 19.

Andrea Knopp (left) and Jeannie Corey (right)
Local
3 months ago
JMU nursing professors named Fellows of American Academy of Nursing 

Andrea Knopp and Jeannie Corey will be inducted as Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) in October.  

Rockingham County Public Schools logo
Local
3 months ago
Rockingham County Public Schools Superintendent discusses Massanutten Technical Center

Dr. Larry Shifflett discussed a community conversation event to be held on September 10.

First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, Secretary of Health and Human Resources Janet V. Kelly, former Secretary of the Commonwealth Kay Coles James, and JMU Leadership at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va, on August 21, 2025.
Local
3 months ago
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin launched Fentanyl College Ambassador Program at James Madison University on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day 

First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin launched the program at Sentara Park for the Dukes’ men’s soccer game.

HFD checking smoke alarms
Community
3 months ago
Harrisonburg Fire Department to check smoke alarms Monday evening

The Harrisonburg Fire Department will be visiting residences from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM to check smoke alarms.

Boe (left) and Drake (right)
Pet of the Week
3 months ago
Meet Boe and Drake | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Boe and Drake the RHSPCA Pets of the Week!

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