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According to data from the Cooper Center for Public Service at UVA, population analysts expect Rockingham County to get an influx of 6,000 residents by the next Census in 2030.
Search efforts began immediately and at around 6 p.m. and two men were found dead in the river.
According to Sergeant Brent Coffey, the crash occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the 3900 block of Ottobine Road. He confirmed that there was one fatality – David F. Sanchez, 42, of Dayton, Va.
The Singers Glen Volunteer Fire Company will be conducting a live burn in the 5900 block of Mayberry Road. The forecast calls for rain but, as of now, the fire burn is on as scheduled.
Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson has a roundup of crime statistics in the county and talks about the average stay-time for inmates at the Rockingham-Harrisonburg Regional Jail. If you have a question for Sheriff Hutcheson, send it to news@rocktownnow.com.
Dua and Kidd were interviewed for their work on the documentary “Knocking Down Walls,” which explores the first cases implementing the Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Supreme Court decision in Virginia.
According to online records, Comer’s case was certified to a Grand Jury during a hearing Thursday afternoon in Page County General District Court. No trial date has been posted as of Thursday evening.
The website, RockburgFeeds.Org, provides a comprehensive directory of food assistance resources in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County including locations, maps, operating hours and information on what to expect when visiting a food pantry.
Through mid-afternoon, Path Church on West Market Street in Harrisonburg is offering free household and medical supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.
Heather Coltman has served as provost and senior vice president for the Academic Affairs Division since arriving at JMU in 2017.