A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – June 14, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson updates us on the Sheriff’s Office’s activity from this past week. And with a heat wave expected to hit the Valley in the coming days, Sheriff Hutcheson offers some advice about how to avoid leaving children or pets in a hot car.

Community
1 year ago
Shenandoah County School Board will fight NAACP lawsuit; Rutz calls for audit into funds for 2020 name change

Brandi Rutz requested a forensic investigation into the $133,000 that was used for the initial name change in 2020.

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Local
1 year ago
Travel lane shifts to take place next week on Route 33 in Harrisonburg

The Virginia Department of Transportation reports the travel-lane shifts will take place around the Interstate 81 exit 247 interchange, between the Linda Lane and Burgess Road intersection and the bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railway.

Local
1 year ago
Sentara RMH lab manager emphasizes importance of donation on World Blood Donor Day

There are around seven million donors nationwide. However, that only represents three percent of all eligible donors.

National
1 year ago
Ben Cline announces bid for Republic Study Committee

Cline made the announcement during an interview with Breitbart News Thursday, saying that with a Republican House and a future Donald Trump presidency, the “sky is the limit.”

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation department to unveil design for Spraygrounds

Construction on the project is scheduled to begin this fall and will be completed by next summer.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Singers Glen Volunteer Fire Company lawn party underway

The lawn party begins at 5 p.m. today when food is served and the highlight is the beauty pageant. Live music will also be featured and Saturday’s activities include a parade.

Local
1 year ago
Rockingham County Board of Supervisors votes to adopt cigarette tax

The tax would add two cents per cigarette sold in the county, or an average of 40 cents per pack.

Local
1 year ago
Rev. Withers Responds to Southern Baptist Convention’s Decision on Women in Ministry

Harrisonburg Baptist recently withdrew from the Southern Baptist Convention and is now affiliated with another Baptist convention.

Local
1 year ago
Sentara RMH physician discusses the art of wound care

The American Board of Wound Management Foundation designated June as ‘Wound Care Awareness Month’ to raise awareness about wound healing and recognize the challenges faced by individuals dealing with chronic wounds.