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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.

Downtown Harrrisonburg with the Rockingham County Courthouse in the background
Local
2 weeks ago
Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District listed on Preservation Virginia’s most Endangered Historic places

Preservation Virginia publishes a list of historic places across the Commonwealth reportedly facing imminent or sustained threats.

Local
2 weeks ago
Del. Chris Runion re-appointed to the Frank Ruff Center for Rural Virginia Board of Trustees

Delegate Chris Runion has been re-appointed by Speaker of the House Don Scott.

Joseph William Kestner, Jr. mugshot
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Waynesboro man in custody after overnight shooting

The shooting suspect is identified as 23-year-old Joseph William Kestner, Jr. of Waynesboro.

HCPS building
Local
2 weeks ago
Harrisonburg City School Board approves Fiscal Year 2027 budget

The Harrisonburg City School Board passed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget during tonight’s work session. 

Water dripping from a faucet.
Local
2 weeks ago
Harrisonburg in drought warning, residents asked to conserve water

Community members are encouraged to consider ways they can voluntarily conserve water at home.

Photo of woman allegedly involved in hit and run traffic crash
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Waynesboro Police Department searching for alleged suspect in hit and run traffic crash

The hit and run traffic crash that occurred in the area of East Broad Street and East Main Street on May 11, 2026.

Mama Cass (left) and Toby (right)
Pet of the Week
2 weeks ago
Meet Mama Cass and Toby | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Mama Cass and Toby, our RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

UREC building
Local
2 weeks ago
JMU UREC named 2026 Virginia Top Employer for Interns

This is the third consecutive year earning this recognition.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
2 weeks ago
Traffic delays for the week of May 18, 2026

Traffic delays for the week of May 18, 2026.

Carrie Barb in front of the Clymore Elementary School sign
Community
3 weeks ago
Clymore Elementary School appoints new principal

Carrie Barb’s role as Principal of Clymore Elementary School will go into effect on July 1, 2026.