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.

Derrick Lee Barbour mug shot
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
ACSO arrests man following reported assault

Following an investigation, deputies located and arrested Derrick Lee Barbour, 35, of Verona during a traffic stop on Lee Highway in Verona at approximately 7:10 p.m. yesterday, Thursday, May 22.

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Local
6 months ago
Youngkin orders flags at half-staff in honor of Memorial Day

The flags will be lowered at sunrise on Monday and remain at half-staff until noon.

Harrisonburg Water Filtration Plant
Local
7 months ago
Harrisonburg ends mandatory water conservation order

Water Treatment Plant back to full service, storage of treated available water back to safe level.

Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office vehicle in front of a sunset
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
SCSO releases information on SCPS lockdown

While the investigation is ongoing, the incident appears to be a swatting call.

Governor Glenn Youngkin with community partners announcing investments
Community
7 months ago
Youngkin announces $16.9 million in workforce housing investments

Governor Glenn Youngkin today in Harrisonburg announced more than $16.9 million in funding for the Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program to support workforce housing development.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
VSP charges five juveniles who left Staunton facility

The five juveniles were taken into custody within 40 minutes of leaving the facility.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
SCPS announces lockdown and secure status for select schools

Shenandoah County Public Schools (SCPS) announced three schools are currently in lockdown and two campus schools in secure status due to a threat from a community member.

Staunton Logo
Local
7 months ago
Staunton named in “Best Places to Live in Virginia in 2025-2026”

Staunton was ranked 8th out of 23 best places to live in Virginia.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
7 months ago
HCPS School Board passes two actions items

The first was approving proposed changes to the elementary school schedule to add 10 minutes to the day.  The second was the approval of a retention bonus for all staff.  

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Local
7 months ago
HEA voted as representative for HCPS employees

The decision came through two elections, one with certified staff and one with classified staff.

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