Local
2 years ago
Eight left homeless after Friday night fire

A family of eight is reeling this morning after a Friday night fire caused significant damage to their Harrisonburg home.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Sheriff’s Office investigating vehicle break-ins

Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson told Rocktown Now that the burglaries likely happened between 11 p.m. Sunday night and 5 a.m. Monday morning.

Local
2 years ago
Local organizations spread awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Brooke Garcia, program coordinator with Healthy Families of the Blue Ridge, says that there are four types of child abuse: physical, mental, sexual, and medical.

Local
2 years ago
JMU political analyst weighs in on state budget delays

Lawmakers, with the support of Governor Glenn Youngkin, have set up what’s known as a parliamentary maneuver that would give them additional time to hammer out a deal past the June 30 deadline, if needed. James Madison University political analyst Dr. Bob Roberts explained why to WSVA’s sister station, WINA.

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Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg City Council hears update on speed cameras, public comments on proposed budget

Public Works director Tom Hartman said during last night’s council meeting that although infraction rates have fallen, 3,000-3,500 drivers per month are still getting ticketed through the 25-mph construction zone.

Community
2 years ago
Over 500 sign open letter to Rockingham County schools

HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – More than 500 parents, grandparents, and guardians of students […]

Local
2 years ago
School board approves materials policy

The Rockingham County School Board has approved its long-discussed Supplemental Materials Policy that establishes two review methods where parents can challenge content they feel is inappropriate.

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg observes National Volunteer Week

Today is the start of National Volunteer Week, and the City of Harrisonburg is inviting folks to get involved in local initiatives.

Local
2 years ago
JMU golfer finishes play at the Masters

It was a Masterful performance over the weekend by former James Madison golfer Neal Shipley.

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg Seeks Community Input for Gay Street Reconfiguration Project

The city’s public works department is seeking the public’s feedback on improvements to Gay Street.

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