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Community
2 years ago
HCPS to provide free meals to all students this school year

All schools in the division are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Students will receive breakfast and lunch daily at no cost.

Local
2 years ago
Dark Hollow Falls Trail section of Shenandoah National Park closing for maintenance this week

According to a news release from Shenandoah National Park, washed-out sections of the trail pose a fall risk for hikers.

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.