Mug shot of Rodney Dwayne Phillips
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Grand jury hearing set for Staunton man facing murder charges

According to online records, Rodney Dwayne Phillips will appear before a Staunton Circuit Court grand jury on Oct. 21.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Fire and rescue officials warn of flooding in parts Rockingham County

Officials are continuously monitoring conditions across the area, and specifically in the Briery Branch and Hone Quarry areas. According to a social media post from the department, there is no concern about the integrity of either dam and no need for emergency evacuations.

Local
1 year ago
Sentara-RMH to host drive-thru flu shot clinic

The free event is open to adults 18 and older who want to receive a free flu shot from the convenience of their vehicles. The clinics will be held rain or shine, and vaccinations will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Local
1 year ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank sponsors At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program

Les Sinclair, the Food Bank’s spokesperson, explained that this program is part of a larger federal initiative called the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Community
1 year ago
Snapshots of 1970s to be displayed in Bridgewater College Special Collections exhibition

The exhibition, “Find Yourself in the 1970s: Snapshots of Life at Bridgewater College,” will include archival photographs, artifacts and interpretive text telling the story of BC student life in the ’70s.

Community
1 year ago
James Madison University Center for Economic Education honored with national award

The Beekhuis Award recognizes an affiliated Center for Economic Education in the CEE network for outstanding performance in working with teachers and delivering high-quality programs and community outreach.

Local
1 year ago
Community invited to check out designs for new and improved Kids Castle

The community can view playground design renderings and new play area additions at a public engagement meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harrisonburg City Hall Council Chambers.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – September 27, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson catches up by answering some questions that have been submitted over the past couple of weeks. If you’ve ever wondered about what the process of reporting a crime entails, you’ll want to check out this one.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Thousands of outages reported across Augusta County as a result of Hurricane Helene

According to the Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s Outage Map, of 3 p.m. Friday, more than 3,900 of their customers, most of whom are in Augusta County, are without power.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
VSP investigating fatal single-vehicle crash in Shenandoah County

A 2008 Buick Lucerne was traveling south on Route 11 at high speed when it ran off the right side of the roadway and collided with a tree.

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