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
6 days ago
Traffic delays for the week of January 12, 2026

Traffic delays for the week of January 12, 2026

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Community
7 days ago
Bridgewater Community to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 19

The celebration will begin on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Oakdale Park, 134 Mt. Crawford Ave. in Bridgewater.

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Entertainment
1 week ago
The Secret Lair Comics to host upcoming guest visit

The event will be held on January 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

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Local
1 week ago
UPDATE: HPD investigating apparent gunshot wound outside of city

Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route as this is impacting traffic in the area.

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Local
1 week ago
The Wayne Theatre offers arts education opportunities for all ages

Programs are designed for children, teens, and adults, offering opportunities both onstage and behind the scenes.

Road
Local
1 week ago
Intersection improvements start January 12 at Route 340 and Route 649 in Rockingham County

The Virginia Department of Transportation will replace the existing flashing light with a full signal that coordinates with the Norfolk Southern railway crossing next to the intersection.

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Community
1 week ago
Harrisonburg businesses to host Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday celebrations

Massanutten Regional Library and Pale Fire Brewing Co. will host events on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

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Local
2 weeks ago
JMU partners with CGI to create AI career pathways for rural communities

James Madison University, in partnership with CGI, will welcome the first cohort of nine fellows into the Bridge2AI program at a January 14 orientation event in Lebanon, Virginia. 

Local
2 weeks ago
Cargill to sell turkey operations in the Shenandoah Valley to Pitman Family Farms

The sale includes the turkey processing plant in Dayton, which employs more than 1,000 people.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Rockingham County School Board Elects Chair and Vice Chair for 2026

Sara Horst will continue to hold the Chair position and Ashley Burgoyne will continue to hold Vice Chair.