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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.

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Weather
1 year ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until May 15 at 6:45PM

The watch is issued in several counties and cities, including Harrisonburg and Rockingham County

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Local
1 year ago
City issues mandatory water conservation notice effective immediately

Harrisonburg’s water supply is safe to use at this time. However, all Harrisonburg Public Utilities customers should take conversation measures as possible.

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Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg City Council reviews report of school enrollment projections

The purpose of the study was to determine future growth in the City of Harrisonburg and how schools can prepare for it.

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Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg City Council passes special use permit on Erickson Avenue

The request was from KP’S CARS LLC for a special use permit to allow multiple-family dwellings and/or mixed-use buildings on 1812 Erickson Avenue.

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Entertainment
1 year ago
Bent Mountain Trio brings Bluegrass to Court Square Theater May 17

Part of the theater’s popular Bluegrass Series, the concert begins at 7:30 pm.

Left to right: Staunton Economic Development Authority Chair Joe Sprangel, Staunton Vice-Mayor Brad Arrowood, Columbia Gas of Virginia President & COO Jennifer Montague, Staunton City Council members Blake Shepherd and Jeff Overholtzer, Delegates Ellen Campbell and Chris Runion and Columbia Gas of Virginia Vice President Aaron Boeke. 
Local
1 year ago
Columbia Gas of Virginia holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Operations Center in Staunton

This facility is set to accommodate more than 70 employees. 

Michelle Smith (left) and Amber Smith (right)
Community
1 year ago
Mother and daughter to graduate from JMU

A Fairfax family will experience a double celebration next week as both mother and daughter graduate from James Madison University.  

(Above, from left) Mary Sullivan, VIEW Project Coordinator; Marissa Keagy, Deputy Director of Human Resources; Chase Martin, Human Resources Generalist Senior (Recruitment); and Dr. Anthony Tongen, JMU Vice President for Research, Economic Development, & Innovation
Local
1 year ago
City of Harrisonburg named a Virginia Top Employer for Interns

The annual award celebrates Virginia employers who provide high-quality internships to college students.

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Local
1 year ago
National Park Service cancels concession contract opportunity in Shenandoah National Park

The contract solicitation was canceled because a revised financial analysis revealed a change to the value of the overall concession contract opportunity.

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Local
1 year ago
JMU students selected for 2025 Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship Program

The Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship Program named James Madison University students Annie Kate Walsh, Nathan Horner, Grace Eiden and Morgan Bailey as its inaugural fellows.

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