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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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Weather
1 week ago
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 9:00 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9:00 PM.

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Local
1 week ago
Waynesboro Public Schools offers support following shooting incident

According to school officials, local counseling providers are offering a variety of counseling and trauma support services; many at no cost. 

Harrisonburg Animal Health Lab Expansion groundbreaking ceremony
Local
2 weeks ago
Regional Animal Health Lab in Harrisonburg is expanding

The project includes expansions at the Harrisonburg, Warrenton, and Lynchburg labs.

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Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Regal expands Dolly Parton benefit screenings to 17 Virginia theatres

100% of the proceeds will go to The Dollywood Foundation, home of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Two people charged after shooting on Vine Street in Harrisonburg

UPDATE: Two people have now been charged after a shooting on Vine Street in Harrisonburg on Tuesday.

HCPS building
Local
2 weeks ago
Harrisonburg City Public Schools recognizes September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Dr. Richards said that this month is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and reinforce the importance of recognizing when someone may be struggling.

Garbage in the Brush Site
Local
2 weeks ago
Town of Grottoes reminds residents not to dump garbage in Brush Site

If the activity continues, the chain will go back up, and access will return to only two designated days per month.

Boxes of cans and water at a food drive.
Community
2 weeks ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank calls on community to support Hunger Action Month

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is joining the Feeding America network in a national campaign to reportedly raise awareness and inspire action to end hunger in America.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Authorities investigating Devon Lane shooting in Harrisonburg

The Harrisonburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place in the 1200 block of Devon Lane Saturday night.

One Gift, Twice the Hope poster
Community
2 weeks ago
RHSPCA launches “One Gift, Twice the Hope” September matching gift campaign

The community goal to raise $50,000 to unlock an additional $50,000 match, bringing the potential impact to $100,000.