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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.

Boy holding a flower with various colors throughout the mural
Community
1 year ago
Arts Council of the Valley collaborates on Downtown International Mural

The design for a new mural in downtown Harrisonburg incorporates images of people from around the world. Students in Iran – who are not permitted freedom of expression – have designed the mural, to be painted by Harrisonburg-Rockingham area artists.

Augusta County Sheriff's Office vehicle
Local
1 year ago
Augusta County Sheriff to have training exercise in Schneider Park June 3

The training will start around 8:00 am and last until approximately 4:00 pm and will include the operation and landing of a helicopter within the boundaries of the park.

old railroad
Local
1 year ago
Part of Route 656 in Augusta County closed June 3-6 for railroad crossing work

The closure is between Route 608 (Cold Springs Road) and Route 657 (Indian Ridge Road) due to railroad crossing maintenance. 

Sheetz exterior at night
Local
1 year ago
Sheetz to open new location in Harrisonburg

On Thursday, June 5, Sheetz will officially open its new store located at 54 Valley Ranger Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Arts Council of the Valley logo
Community
1 year ago
23 venues offer arts experiences during First Fridays of the Valley June 6

Arts Council of the Valley has shared its June First Fridays of the Valley lineup, featuring arts programming at 23 venues throughout the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella poster
Entertainment
1 year ago
Wayne Theatre presents “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella”

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the first show of their 2025-2026 ERAS season.

Prairie Storm Clouds Canada
Weather
1 year ago
JUST IN: Tornado Watch until 8:00 PM tonight

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) – The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch […]

Front facing photo of Wilson Hall at James Madison University
Local
1 year ago
JMU ranked 2nd in Best Speech-Language Pathology Programs in Virginia

According to Speech Pathology, the program has a 100% Praxis Pass Rate and Employment Rate.

flag at half staff
Local
1 year ago
Youngkin orders flags at half-staff for Saturday

The order is in memory of the 12 victims who lost their lives during the 2019 shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center.

Mountain View Elementary School Principal Miller getting a mohawk
Community
1 year ago
Mountain View Principal named Virginia Principal of Distinction

RCPS announced that Drew Miller, Principal of Mountain View Elementary School, has been named one of Virginia’s Principals of Distinction.

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