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.

Community
2 weeks ago
Changes Ahead for the 2026 Harrisonburg–Rockingham Relay for Life

The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Relay for Life announced this year’s Relay for Life — renamed the Festival for Hope — will take place Saturday, May 9th from 5:00–10:00 p.m. inside the barns at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds.

Man on camera
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Harrisonburg Police Department seeking public’s assistance in identifying man

According to a post on the HPD social media page, on September 30th and October 1st, the individual captured on camera enters the secured gated property and removes scrap cooper, valued around $400.

Mountain cycle in sports shop, focus on rear wheel
Community
2 weeks ago
Cranksgiving Shenandoah Valley: A Bike Ride + Food Drive

This year’s ride will benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

Liberty Street graphic
Community
2 weeks ago
Open House to Highlight Downtown Liberty Street Enhancements

An open house meeting will take place Wednesday, December 3, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 409 S. Main St.

Bonobos logo
Community
2 weeks ago
Baker Partners with Waynesboro Public Schools to Provide Loaves of Bread for Families

Plans are underway to deliver freshly baked bread to the school on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
2 weeks ago
HHS Biology Teacher Receives VAST Award

HHS Biology teacher Anna Henkel has been awarded the 2025 Recognition in Science Education (RISE) Award.

Woman signing a document
Local
2 weeks ago
Bridgewater College Students Offer Business, Marketing Help 

The deadline for project applications is Friday, December 5, 2025.

Frankie and Mertal’s Garden Spot
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Elkton Police Department seeking public’s assistance in identifying man

According to an online post on the department’s page, several plants were stolen by the male in the photo.

Charli. Shantel and Tony
Pet of the Week
2 weeks ago
Meet Charli, Shantel and Tony | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Charli and Shantel, our RHSPCA Pets of the Week!

April Riddle
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Waynesboro woman arrested after alleged assault

The female, identified as 50-year-old April Riddle of Waynesboro, complied with officers’ commands to drop the weapons and was detained.