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
5 months ago
Traffic shift to new traffic pattern on eastbound Route 33 in Harrisonburg scheduled for June 30

The travel lane shifts will take place around the Interstate 81 exit 247 interchange, beginning at the Carlton Street intersection to just west of the new bridge over I-81.

Local
5 months ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 4:15 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until June 25 at 3:45 PM in Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg.

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Local
5 months ago
Portion of Dam Town Road in Augusta County to close for road repairs Thursday

The Virginia Department of Transportation will have a total closure of Route 616 (Dam Town Road) from Route 777 (Knightly Lane) to Route 926 (River Bend Road) on Thursday, June 26, from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

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Crime & Safety
5 months ago
UPDATE: Missing Augusta County woman found safe

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing person who was last seen on June 11, 2025, but was reported last night by a family member.

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Local
5 months ago
Harrisonburg City Council votes to close alley near Newtown Cemetery

Back in April, Ground Penetrating Radar identified three potential unmarked graves in or near the alley. 

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Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Monterey man arrested on several charges including attempted second degree murder

The Highland County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 55-year-old Charles Houston Smith of Monterey yesterday, June 23, 2025.

Local
5 months ago
Norfolk Southern provides update on Augusta County train derailment

Norfolk Southern said they are working with state and local first responders to safely manage the incident. 

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Local
5 months ago
RCPS removes two books from school libraries

While “Valiant Ladies” was kept, board member Hollie Cave said “Smoke” and “The Nowhere Girls” had sexually explicit content according to RCPS policy.

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Community
5 months ago
RCPS school board passes budget amendment for technology funds

The amendment will provide additional funds for technology equipment and capital projects that round up to approximately $2 million.

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
VSP investigating train derailment in Augusta County

At approximately 1:57 PM today, June 23, Virginia State Police and Augusta County Fire/EMS and Augusta County Sheriff’s Deputies were alerted to a train derailment along tracks in Augusta County.

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