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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters 2024 Impact Award
Local
6 months ago
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County receives 2024 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Impact Award

The agency is recognized for team leadership in providing 1-to-1 mentoring programming for local youth

Augusta County Sheriff's Office emblem
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
ACSO arrests juvenile after stabbing incident

The juvenile has been charged with Felonious Assault and Attempted Second Degree Murder and is being held at the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Center. 

Jamie C. Whitesel mug shot
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Harrisonburg man arrested following pursuit

Virginia State Police, with the assistance of Augusta County Sheriff’s deputies, arrested a 37-year-old Harrisonburg man following a pursuit Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Augusta County.

box with children's crayons on a white background.
Community
6 months ago
UPDATE: Arts Council of the Valley Hosts Inaugural Chalk Art Festival moved to June 15

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) invites local artists, students, and artist groups to participate in the inaugural Harrisonburg Chalk Art Festival, Chalk It Up! to the Arts

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Community
6 months ago
“Best.Weekend.Ever.” on Saturday in Downtown Harrisonburg

According to the Downtown Harrisonburg website, the festival will provide a variety of activities for all ages.

Frontier Culture Museum logo
Local
6 months ago
Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia announces expansion with Indoor American Journey Gallery

The new facility, titled the American Journey Gallery, will feature a permanent exhibit gallery, rotating exhibit areas, a research library, flexible education rooms and an indoor/outdoor pavilion.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank logos
Community
6 months ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank receives more than 91,000 lbs. of food from Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 10, gathered 91,588 pounds of food and $4,423

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Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Vehicle larcenies and stolen vehicle reported in Cattle Scales Road area

These incidents were reported over the past several days and appear to have occurred during overnight hours.

City of Harrisonburg seal
Local
6 months ago
“Newtown Before Urban Renewal” mosaics to be displayed in City Hall for August

Artist Barbara Camph requested approval to display 20 mosaic pieces created by her that depict the vibrant life of Newtown before Urban Renewal. 

An overturned tractor trailer with burnt insides.
Local
6 months ago
UPDATE: More information regarding crash on I-81 in Augusta County

Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred Saturday (June 7, 2025) at 4:30 p.m. on Interstate 81 northbound at the 228-mile marker in Augusta County.

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