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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.

Halloween Part Deux II poster
Community
1 week ago
The Secret Lair Comics to host Halloween Part Deux II

The Secret Lair Comics in Harrisonburg will host their second annual Halloween Part Deux II on November 7, 2026.

Lesley Larsen
Local
1 week ago
Wayne Theatre Artistic Director named Regional Ambassador for Virginia’s Small Town and Rural Arts Network

The Virginia Commission for the Arts has announced Lesley Larsen will serve as the Region 5 Ambassador for the Small Town and Rural Arts Network.

Worker on a lift painting a colorful mural on a brick wall that reads 'WAYNESBORO'.
Local
1 week ago
Waynesboro to host community open house for Comprehensive Plan Update

The City of Waynesboro will host a community open house Wednesday, October 28, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fairfax Hall.

Woman Harrisonburg Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
UPDATE: Harrisonburg Police seeking public’s help in identifying woman

The Harrisonburg Police Department is investigating an incident on October 19 in which officers responded to the 100 block of Clinton St. for a reported threats/intimidation call.

“Time Travel with Ernie: The Life and Legacy of Ernie the Eagle” poster
Entertainment
1 week ago
New exhibition celebrates Bridgewater College mascot

“Time Travel with Ernie: The Life and Legacy of Ernie the Eagle” runs from October 23, 2026, through April 9, 2027, in the Forrer Learning Commons on the BC campus.

Gigi (left) and Bubbers (right)
Pet of the Week
1 week ago
Meet Gigi and Bubbers | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Gigi and Bubbers, our RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

Up close of handcuffs
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Suspect charged after allegedly intentionally setting fire to occupied tent in Harrisonburg

Two individuals reported that the tent in which they reside had been allegedly intentionally set on fire by 30-year-old Matthew Jacob Smith of Harrisonburg.

New Harrisonburg Tourism Manager Brittany Clem Hott.
Community
1 week ago
Clem-Hott named as next Harrisonburg Tourism Manager

Brittany Clem-Hott has been named Harrisonburg Tourism Manager effective Monday, October 26.

Traffic cones on the side of the road.
Local
2 weeks ago
Traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley – Week of October 19, 2026

VDOT’s list of maintenance and construction work in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of October 19, 2026.

Latte with a cinnamon stick and pumpkin in the background
Fall Guide
2 weeks ago
Local coffeeshops to visit in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Fall 2026

Fall is here and so are fall-themed food and beverages.