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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.

North Mason Street Block(s) Party flyer
Community
1 year ago
North Mason Street Block(s) Party invites community to view traffic pattern change July 12

The Harrisonburg Public Works will soon begin implementing temporary traffic pattern changes to North Mason Street as part of the Complete Street Demonstration Project.

Background of the surface
Local
1 year ago
Central Shenandoah Health District shares drowning prevention tips ahead of Fourth of July

Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) offers drowning prevention tips to keep you healthy and safe while swimming.

A culvert crossing on Country Club Road will be given a weight limit of 33 tons in the coming days
Local
1 year ago
Weight limit added for area of Country Club Road near Linda Lane

The area, a stretch of pavement that crosses a culvert between Linda Lane and the Interstate 81 overpass near the Chaney Concrete Plant entrance, will be restricted to a 33-ton weight limit following an inspection that determined the limit was necessary due to the current condition of the culvert.

Arts Council of the Valley logo
Community
1 year ago
14 Venues Offer Arts Experiences for First Fridays of the Valley Program on First THURSDAY, July 3

Arts Council of the Valley announces its July First Fridays of the Valley lineup.

Salvation Army Lieutenant Doug Ingold speaks at the kickoff event for the annual Red Kettle Campaign.
Community
1 year ago
Salvation Army celebrates 100th birthday

The Salvation Army will be holding a three-day celebration for their 100th anniversary of arriving in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County starting today, June 27, 2025.

Colored background of fallen autumn leaves
Local
1 year ago
Arts Council of the Valley opens Advancing the Arts Fall grant cycle

Beginning July 1, Arts Council of the Valley will accept proposals for the Fall 2025 Advancing the Arts grant cycle to fund art projects designed to benefit the Harrisonburg-Rockingham community.

Soft blanket on white background
Community
1 year ago
Bob Wade Subaru Donates Blankets and Care Packages to Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center Patients

Representatives from Bob Wade Subaru in Harrisonburg dropped off 80 blankets and 50 care packages filled with a small pillow, water bottle, stress ball, ice pack, and other comfort items.

A family bicycles on a trail in Harrisonburg. The Harrisonburg Happy - Family Friendly Travel campaign highlights things families can do when visiting Harrisonburg
Community
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Tourism receives $20,000 state marketing grant

The City of Harrisonburg has received a $20,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) for its “Harrisonburg Happy – Family Friendly Travel” campaign, the maximum grant award.

Closeup of road
Local
1 year ago
Traffic shift to new traffic pattern on eastbound Route 33 in Harrisonburg scheduled for June 30

The travel lane shifts will take place around the Interstate 81 exit 247 interchange, beginning at the Carlton Street intersection to just west of the new bridge over I-81.

Clouds with a lightning strike in a field
Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 4:15 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until June 25 at 3:45 PM in Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg.

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