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.

MTC Community Calendar
Community
2 weeks ago
Rockingham County holds Community Conversation on the future of MTC

The event was held at Frieden Farms to discuss the future of MTC with the Rockingham County community.

he City of Harrisonburg is seeking proposals for the future of the property at 301 S. Main St., formally home to the Virginia Quilt Museum
Community
2 weeks ago
City seeks proposals for future use of former Quilt Museum site Downtown

The City is interested in conveying the property and will consider both purchase offers and proposals for conveyance at no cost, depending on the proposal.

City of Harrisonburg seal
Community
2 weeks ago
Harrisonburg City Council approves special use permit on Country Club Road

Harrisonburg City Council approved a special use permit to allow restaurants in the M-1 district at 1710 Country Club Road during last night’s meeting. 

Pullen and Click
Local
2 weeks ago
Five 19th-Century Rockingham Land Books preserved

Rockingham County and City of Harrisonburg Clerk of Circuit Court Chaz W. Haywood announced today the return of five historic records that were recently conserved and digitized through the 2025 Circuit Court Records Preservation Program Grant.

Image of stack old hardcover bound books
Local
2 weeks ago
RCPS removes four books from school libraries

Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett recommended to retain “Rage”, “Out of Darkness”, “Go Ask Alice”, “The Bluest Eye”, “Beloved”, and “Slaughterhouse Five.” 

flag at half staff
Local
2 weeks ago
Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday

This order is in memory and respect of The Honorable John Alfred Cox, former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, who represented the 55th District from 2010 to 2014.

Wenonah Elementary counselors Megan Reed and Hannah Mills with school psychologist Amy Hutcherson
Local
2 weeks ago
Waynesboro School recognized as Model Comprehensive School Counseling Program

Wenonah will be added to a statewide list of exemplary programs that other school counselors across Virginia may visit to learn from its innovative counseling practices.

bucket of paint with waste
Local
2 weeks ago
Augusta County to hold Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Day September 20

Household hazardous waste materials can be dropped off at the City of Waynesboro facilities shop from 8:30 AM to noon.

Open sign
Community
3 weeks ago
Arts Council of the Valley opens venue registration for 2026 First Fridays of the Valley

Locations are asked to provide visual, literary, and/or performing arts experiences the first Friday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m.

Police lights
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
WPD holds active warrants for man in connection with a student bringing a firearm to school

A student reported that an adult known to the student allegedly put the weapon in the student’s bookbag.