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
5 months ago
JMU professor studies cultural shifts and their impacts on Gen Z dating culture

Dr. Jennie Rosier, an associate professor of communication studies at James Madison University (JMU), recently published two studies that focus on patterns within Generation Z’s dating culture.

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Local
5 months ago
Heat Advisory in effect until June 24

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory until June 24 at 9:00 PM.

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Community
6 months ago
Frontier Culture Museum announces annual Independence Day Celebration July 5

This event offers families and visitors of all ages an opportunity to experience how Americans marked Independence Day in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Justin Riley Harvey
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Stuarts Draft man to serve 3 years of supervised probation

According to online records, Justin Riley Harvey was sentenced to 5 years in prison, but those 5 years were suspended.

From left to right: Katharine Mongoven and Dr. Thomas R. Pereles
Local
6 months ago
Augusta Health honored with national awards in Excellence in Orthopedic and Surgical Care

The hospital received 13 distinctions from Healthgrades, which include distinctions placing it among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement.

South Main Street Traffic Crash
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
HPD investigating South Main Street crash involving a pedestrian

The incident occurred at 10:00 AM at the 1500 block of South Main Street on Thursday, June 19.

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Community
6 months ago
Homeschool students can now attend MTC

The Harrisonburg City School Board determined that homeschool students may attend Massanutten Technical Center at their latest work session.

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Local
6 months ago
Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office partners with Yondr for Mobile Device Management

The Yondr pouch initiative enhances courtroom decorum, protects privacy, and facilitates access to justice by allowing visitors to retain their phones securely locked and inactive during proceedings.

Bryce Cowett mug shot
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Waynesboro man charged with infant abuse and neglect

Bryce Cowett, 34, of Waynesboro, was arrested and charged with one count of Felony Abuse and Neglect of a Child.

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Local
6 months ago
Harrisonburg City School Board provides update for fiscal year 2026 budget

Executive Director of Finance Daniel Kirwan said there are two areas in the budget: State and Federal revenue. 

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