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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Community
7 months ago
Smith House Galleries Opens Anniversary Exhibition by 25 Artists May 2

This mixed-media show features 25 artists who have each created 25 new works of art (measuring 5″ by 5″) over the past five months.

Photo of Tim Kaine
Local
7 months ago
Senator Tim Kaine discusses tariffs after visiting Daikin Applied Facility in Verona

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine visited and toured the Daikin Applied Facility in Verona today, April 25th.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Narcotics Search Warrant Execution on Beagle Gap Road in Augusta County

During the operation, five individuals were arrested at the residence.

YOVASO Summer Leadership Retreat logo with a car driving away from a sunset with palm trees in the background
Community
7 months ago
YOVASO announces Summer Leadership Retreat July 17-20 at JMU

YOVASO announced they will be hosting a beach-themed Summer Leadership Retreat at JMU in Harrisonburg, VA, from July 17–20.

Photos taken from inside Countryside Sporting Goods of attempted break-in
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Elkton Police Department seeking the public’s help in attempted break-in

The Elkton Police Department is investigating an attempted break-in at Countryside Sporting Goods.

Shenandoah National Park sign
Local
7 months ago
Electrical Upgrades Scheduled in Shenandoah National Park

The work will upgrade utility poles to allow installation of communication lines from wells to the reservoir in the Big Meadows area.

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce logo
Community
7 months ago
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce honors local leaders at 2025 Annual Awards Celebration

The event, held on Thursday, April 17, brought together business leaders, elected officials, and community members for an evening of celebration and recognition.

Traffic
Local
7 months ago
Construction continues on Route 33 bridge over I-81 at exit 247 in Harrisonburg

A temporary traffic signal will be placed on the east side of the I-81 bridge and will manage traffic in both the eastbound and westbound directions, and manage traffic headed north on I-81 from Route 33.

Ines Sun (left), calligrapher, 2023 Artist in Residence and Jo Clark (right), poet, 2024 Artist in Residence
Local
7 months ago
Shenandoah National Park announces artists selected for 2025 Artist-in-Residence program

This program gives artists an opportunity to creatively explore Shenandoah’s natural and cultural resources and pursue their artistic discipline.

Medicine bottles and pills close up
Community
7 months ago
Harrisonburg Police Department to host Drug Take Back and Touch-a-Truck

HPD Officers and RCSO Deputies will have collection boxes available in the parking lot of Valley Mall, located at 1925 E Market Street in Harrisonburg.

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