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.

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Local
4 months ago
VSP investigating vehicle fire in Augusta County

A dump truck overturned in the median on eastbound I-64 at mile marker 91 in Augusta County this morning. 

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Weather
4 months ago
Heat Advisory in effect until 8pm

Heat index values up to 101 degrees as expected throughout Rockingham County.

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Local
4 months ago
Virginia minimum wage rate increasing effective January 2026

The Virginia minimum wage rate will increase to $12.77, which is 36 cents more than the current rate.

Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Meet Roscoe | RHSPCA Pet of the Week

Meet Roscoe, the RHSPCA Pet of the Week.

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Local
4 months ago
RCPS presents update regarding student conduct for 2024-2025 year

Rockingham County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett presented an update regarding student conduct for the 2024–2025 school year during last night’s school board meeting. 

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Entertainment
4 months ago
Wednesdays at the Movies! returns to Court Square Theater in August

Arts Council of the Valley’s Court Square Theater (CST) announces its August Wednesdays at the Movies! schedule, screening five different titles, including the return of the popular Arts on Screen series with Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874.

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Community
4 months ago
JMU President Schmidt discusses future for university

During his opening remarks, President Schmidt highlighted that he has taken the time to meet the community inside and outside campus. 

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Local
4 months ago
Community Connectors Program presents updates to the Harrisonburg City Council

The program’s focus is addressing and better understanding the Urban Renewal through the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan. 

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Community
4 months ago
United Way announces record-breaking Tools For School drive with 50-Plus Collection Zones

United Way of Central Shenandoah Valley announced that more than 50 Collection Zones across Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are now accepting school supply donations for the third annual “Tools For School” back-to-school resource fair.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Harrisonburg man arrested in connection with indecent exposure and carjacking

A Harrisonburg man has been arrested in Front Royal, VA, in connection with an indecent exposure and carjacking incident that occurred in Harrisonburg over the weekend.

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