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Community
2 years ago
Bridgewater College’s tuition transparency effort brings in nearly 500 new students

These incoming students are among the first to benefit from BC’s tuition transparency initiative, which resets the published undergraduate price to $15,000 for the 2024-25 academic year.

Local
2 years ago
Students Teach, Experience Community in Kenya

BRIDGEWATER, Va. (BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE) – In May, six Bridgewater College students spent two weeks […]

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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – August 23, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson goes over the latest arrest numbers and other statistics related to the Sheriff’s Office’s activity for the last couple of weeks.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Must-Have School Essentials Every Mom Needs to Know About

School essentials to help you feel more organized and your kids will love to take to school.

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Community
2 years ago
EMU, Chamber to host annual Presidential Address

Four area college and university presidents will provide an in-depth update on their educational institutions at a Presidential Address event at Eastern Mennonite University this week. 

Local
2 years ago
Cinderella Project to host back to school fashion show at Valley Mall

High school teens from the Valley will be featured in a first-of-its-kind fashion show at the Valley Mall on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 1 -3 p.m. 

Local
2 years ago
VMRC’s Farm at Willow Run is certified organic

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community’s Farm at Willow Run is now officially certified as an organic farm after years of natural cultivation.

Local
2 years ago
Local program provides school supplies for international children in need

Local families are preparing for the school year with back-to-school sales and adding items to their lists for children in need worldwide.

Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg and JMU police departments to welcome students with annual Knock-and-Talks

As students return to Harrisonburg for the new academic year, HPD and JMU PD officers will visit off-campus housing areas to promote student safety and build positive relationships. They will inform them about city ordinances, state laws, and best practices for being responsible community members.

Local
2 years ago
Virginia DMV rolls out motorcycle safety campaign

The DMV reports that as of July 31, Virginia has experienced over 1,200 motorcycle crashes, resulting in 63 deaths and among the jurisdictions with the highest number of fatalities is Augusta County.