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.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
The “Shopping Cart Killer” trial continues with submitting of evidence

Several items and photographs were submitted into evidence.

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Community
8 months ago
Bridgewater College launches free summer institute for high school students

The new summer institute will give rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience campus life and earn college credits.

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Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Virginia State Police investigating fatal crash in Rockingham County

The crash occurred at the intersection of Route 33 and Rockingham Pike.

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Community
8 months ago
HCPS School Board adds additional time for elementary schools due to weather

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) – The Harrisonburg City school board approved a plan at […]

Community
8 months ago
Harrisonburg and Rockingham County locations featured on Epic 100 Bucket List

SVTA listed 100 places to visit in the Shenandoah Valley.

Local
8 months ago
Attorney General Miyares secures $7.4 Billion from Purdue Pharma and Sackler family for fueling the opioid crisis

Virginia is projected to receive up to approximately $107.4 million over 15 years. 

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news
8 months ago
Harrisonburg teacher recognized with Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

RICHMOND, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg High School teacher, Erich Sneller, was one of […]

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Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Former Virginia Tech communications professor sentenced to prison time for possession of child pornography

ROANOKE, VA (Rocktown Now) – A former professor of communications at Virginia Tech, who […]

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Community
8 months ago
EMU’s Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival to receive $12K award from the National Endowment for the Arts

The award will help support the 34th annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival in June 2026.

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Local
8 months ago
Former Holocaust Museum Curator to speak at Bridgewater College

The free event will be Monday, January 27.