Community
1 year ago
JMU to honor outgoing president and retiring employees by renaming campus building and streets

The Board of Visitors voted Friday to rename Spotswood Hall after President Jonathan Alger and two streets after Athletics Director Jeff Bourne and Vice President of Access and Enrollment Donna Harper, respectively.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – April 19, 2024

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks about this past week’s arrests and other activity concerning the Sheriff’s Department and shares some tips on hiking safety in this week’s Rocktown Crime Report!

Community
1 year ago
Charlie King appointed as JMU Interim President

King previously served as JMU’s Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance for 25 years until his retirement in 2021.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
City hiring firefighters to staff new station

Fire Chief Matt Tobia explained during a recent meet and greet recruitment event that they are looking for individuals who thrive in team-challenging environments.

Local
1 year ago
‘Shop to Stop Hunger’ collects thousands of dollars – and thousands of meals – worth of groceries

Altogether, the Supermarket Sweep-style event gathered enough groceries to make nearly 30,000 meals for the food bank’s community.

Community
1 year ago
RCPS superintendent explains local impact of state budget delay

Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett told WSVA’s Jim Britt on Early Mornings Thursday that the delay with the state budget puts him in an awkward situation. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Stanardsville man gets probation for illegal dumping

Moore was arrested back on February 16th after the sheriff’s office had received a call about a pile of trash that had been dumped along South River Road and Millside Road.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Driver charged in fatal Rockingham County crash

Debra L. Elliott, 66, of Elkton, was arrested on five charges including involuntary manslaughter, DUI and drug possession.

Local
1 year ago
Great Community Give raises over 2.1 million

HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW)  The day long fundraising event, Great Community Give, exceeded it’s […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
BREAKING: Weyer’s Cave man sentenced to 43 years for murdering brother

Brunk was arrested in June 2022 after shooting and killing his brother, Ronnie, following a dispute.