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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.

Jamie C. Whitesel mug shot
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Harrisonburg man arrested following pursuit

Virginia State Police, with the assistance of Augusta County Sheriff’s deputies, arrested a 37-year-old Harrisonburg man following a pursuit Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Augusta County.

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Community
1 year ago
UPDATE: Arts Council of the Valley Hosts Inaugural Chalk Art Festival moved to June 15

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) invites local artists, students, and artist groups to participate in the inaugural Harrisonburg Chalk Art Festival, Chalk It Up! to the Arts

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Community
1 year ago
“Best.Weekend.Ever.” on Saturday in Downtown Harrisonburg

According to the Downtown Harrisonburg website, the festival will provide a variety of activities for all ages.

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Local
1 year ago
Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia announces expansion with Indoor American Journey Gallery

The new facility, titled the American Journey Gallery, will feature a permanent exhibit gallery, rotating exhibit areas, a research library, flexible education rooms and an indoor/outdoor pavilion.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank logos
Community
1 year ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank receives more than 91,000 lbs. of food from Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 10, gathered 91,588 pounds of food and $4,423

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Vehicle larcenies and stolen vehicle reported in Cattle Scales Road area

These incidents were reported over the past several days and appear to have occurred during overnight hours.

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Local
1 year ago
“Newtown Before Urban Renewal” mosaics to be displayed in City Hall for August

Artist Barbara Camph requested approval to display 20 mosaic pieces created by her that depict the vibrant life of Newtown before Urban Renewal. 

An overturned tractor trailer with burnt insides.
Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: More information regarding crash on I-81 in Augusta County

Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred Saturday (June 7, 2025) at 4:30 p.m. on Interstate 81 northbound at the 228-mile marker in Augusta County.

HCPS building
Local
1 year ago
HCPS announces summer meals at no charge for all children

Harrisonburg City Public Schools announced they will continue to serve meals at no charge to children 18 and under this summer at school locations and via Mobile Café routes. 

1-81 Staunton detour signs
Local
1 year ago
I-81 detour signs installed in Staunton area

The signs are intended to help guide motorists during traffic incidents on I-81, when there is a directional closure and traffic must detour.

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