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A line of thunderstorms, that downed trees and power lines in parts of Eastern Rockingham and Augusta County. 

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that the remains of Gregory Andrew Merritt were discovered last Friday evening, June 21.

In Harrisonburg, 37% of residents fall under the ALICE threshold – a 2% increase since last year.

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — Waynesboro Police have identified a suspect in a sexual […]

The change was passed by lawmakers last year with a one-year grace period for vehicle owners.

Alfred Dale Eppard was scheduled to appear in general district court Tuesday afternoon; however, online records showed that the hearing was continued until September 11.

Actor John Schneider, best known for his role as Bo Duke on the hit television series The Dukes of Hazard, paid a visit to the Friendly City.

The incumbents for City Council – Mayor Deanna Reed and Vice Mayor Laura Dent – will be joined by political newcomer Nasser Alsaadun as the Democratic nominees in the general election. Independent candidate E. Javier Calleja will also be on the ballot.

The board voted 5-0, with member Gloria Corlineo abstaining, at last night’s strategic planning session to hire Salem-based Guynn-Waddell, P.C. as their legal counsel. 

Rockingham, Augusta, Shenandoah, Page, Warren, Frederick, and Clarke counties are under a drought warning advisory.