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Local
2 years ago
RCPS adopts app for staff to notify law enforcement in the event of an active shooting

In light of the recent threats in local schools and around the country, Rockingham County School officials are assuring everyone that they are working diligently to protect all students and employees.

Local
2 years ago
Bridgewater College Alumna to Showcase Retrospective Art Exhibition

BRIDGEWATER, Va. (Bridgewater College) — Beverly Perdue Jennings, a 1968 Bridgewater College graduate who […]

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2 years ago
Barnett’s big day leads JMU to 70-50 victory at North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III set a single-game school […]

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2 years ago
Jai Patel’s late field goal lifts Rutgers over Virginia Tech 26-23

By JIMMY ROBERTSON BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Jai Patel connected on a 24-yard field […]

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2 years ago
VDOT to host open house in Waynesboro for West Main Street improvements

The open house meeting will take place Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. in City Council chambers at the Charles Yancey Municipal Building on West Main Street.

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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – September 20, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson breaks down the most recent arrest numbers and turns the spotlight to Vante – a veteran K-9 unit who is retiring after a long career with the Sheriff’s Office. If you watch until the end of the video, you’ll see this old dog is still as sharp as ever!

If you have a question for Sheriff Hutcheson, send it to news@rocktownnow.com!

Local
2 years ago
Rockingham County rolls out app to help voters

Director of Community Development Rachel Salatin says the Election Polling Place application created through the County’s Geographical Information System provides one place for the public to view election districts and precinct locations.

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2 years ago
City of Staunton invites public to help brainstorm housing strategy

The City of Staunton is developing a housing strategy that will provide a framework comprehensively describing how the city plans to meet its housing objectives.

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2 years ago
Sentara RMH to close pediatric inpatient unit, prompting response from local legislator

That announcement did not sit well with Harrisonburg State Senator Mark Obenshain, who wrote a letter yesterday to Sentara RMH President and CEO Doug Moyer expressing his disappointment wit the decision.

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Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Three Rockingham County Schools receive threats on social media

In an email to parents, RCPS Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett wrote that Plain Elementary, J. Frank Hillyard Middle School and Broadway High School were identified in the threat.