Mug shot of John Rose IV
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Former RCPS teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing student

According to online records, John Rose IV pleaded guilty to four counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor during a hearing Tuesday in Bedford County Circuit Court.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Former Staunton City School Board Chair reaches plea in embezzlement case

According to online records, Natasha McCurdy pled guilty to an amended misdemeanor charge of embezzlement during a hearing this week in Staunton Circuit Court.

A computer generated image of the 265 apartment complex.
Community
1 month ago
‘The Link’ developers miss deadline for City Council consideration

City Manager Ande Banks made the announcement during this week’s meeting where he said the facilitation team and developers will meet and hope to finalize the details on what the structure will look like in the next week and hold meetings by the end of September or early October.

Community
1 month ago
Beverley Street Studio School in Staunton closing in December

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — After 33 years of service, the Beverley Street Studio […]

Community
2 months ago
Mary Baldwin University President resigns

Co-chairs of the school’s board of trustees, confirmed that Jeff Stein resigned Tuesday as president of the Staunton university.

A computer generated image of the 265 apartment complex.
Community
2 months ago
Harrisonburg City Council postpone vote on 265-unit apartment complex

Harrisonburg City Council did not make a decision on the proposed 265-unit apartment building to be built around South Main and Liberty Streets.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Local
2 months ago
Drunk driver hits power pole, left hundreds without power, and streets closed

The impact of the crash caused the transformer to blow, which caused the power outages and streets closed for an extended period of time.

Harrisonburg City Public Schools logo
Community
2 months ago
Harrisonburg student suing HCPS School Board for alleged Individuals with Disabilities Education Act violation

A Harrisonburg student is suing the Harrisonburg City School Board for allegedly violating the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Up close of a Harrisonburg Police car.
Local
2 months ago
Harrisonburg Police Department Police Officer Testing applications available

Sergeant Evan Kierce stated in a video on the department’s social media pages that Police Officer Testing is coming up soon.

Brianca Estes of Waynesboro County mugshot
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Waynesboro woman charged in fatal crash reaches plea deal

Brianca Elaine Estes pled guilty to five charges during a hearing Wednesday afternoon in Waynesboro Circuit Court. Prosecutors decided not to pursue a sixth charge.