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.

Backpacks ready for supplies for Tools for Schools
Community
4 months ago
United Way of Central Shenandoah Valley gets supplies ready for back-to-school

The goal for this event is to provide backpacks full of school supplies for the upcoming school year for Harrisonburg City and Rockingham County students.

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Business
4 months ago
Virginia tourism saw record spending in 2024

Visitors spent a record $96 million per day, Driving a $2 billion year-over-year increase

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
4 months ago
Harrisonburg City School Board to withdraw from MTC in 2027

The Board announced it will withdraw from MTC effectively as of June 30th, 2027.

Photo of dump truck fire from a vehicle
Local
4 months ago
Augusta County Fire and Rescue responds to dump truck fire

According to an online post, a dump truck had rolled over and caught fire near mile marker 91 on Eastbound I-64 last Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Hamburgers on the grill
Community
4 months ago
HPD celebrates 30th annual “National Night Out”

The event aims to strengthen neighborhood relationships and foster police-community partnerships to make communities safer, more connected places to live.

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Entertainment
4 months ago
Wayne Theatre unveils “Autumn in New York” VIP Broadway Adventure

This four-day, three-night journey places guests in front-orchestra seats at three Broadway shows of their choice, gives them insider access to Tony Award-winning artists, and provides a luxury stay at The Knickerbocker Hotel, Times Square’s only five-star landmark property.

Mini Golf club next to a ball
Community
4 months ago
Big Brothers Big Sisters to hold annual “Mini Golf for Kids’ Sakes” fundraiser

Every dollar donated will go to the program to support local youth one-to-one mentoring. The event fundraising goal is $11,000. 

City of Waynesboro logo
Community
4 months ago
City of Waynesboro receives $1.5 million grant from VBRSP

The $1.5 million grant will help make the Nature’s Crossing Technology Center site project-ready—offering a critical competitive edge in attracting high-impact projects and creating new jobs in Waynesboro.

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Community
4 months ago
Harrisonburg Salvation Army releases Christmas in July results

The Salvation Army Christmas in July campaign came in at is $21,820.29 and exceeds last year’s results of $11,151.24.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Augusta County man denied motion to appeal

Travis Ryan Brown will continue to serve his life sentence for the death of 3-year-old Khaleesi Cuthriell.

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