Local
1 year ago
Accessibility improvement project begins in Harrisonburg

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Drivers in the eastern end of Harrisonburg are being […]

Local
1 year ago
A “full moon” with many names

HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – It’s called the “Flower moon”, but why? The name […]

Local
1 year ago
Valley municipal tourism programs receive major financial boost

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office announced this morning that the grants are part of nearly $3.3 million in marketing grants – including $32,500 for its “Reel ‘Em In With Reels” program. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Woman hospitalized after bike crash on Port Republic

Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson confirmed the accident happened shortly after 2 p.m. near the intersection of Port Republic Road and Cross Keys Road, east of Harrisonburg.

Local
1 year ago
Virginia Breeze announces bus line from Harrisonburg to Virginia Beach

When it opens, the route will be known as the Tidewater Current, and will provide two-way service across the state every day of the year.

Entertainment
1 year ago
‘Thursday’ to play Harrisonburg in July

The New Jersey band will play at the Golden Pony in Downtown Harrisonburg on Friday, July 19, the venue announced on Tuesday. Tickets are $50 and will go on sale – appropriately – this Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m.

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Community
1 year ago
Bridgewater College Launches Public Phase of $35 Million Campaign

BRIDGEWATER, Va. (Bridgewater College) – Bridgewater College has launched the public phase of a $35 […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Plea date set for man accused of possessing child pornography

Mark Everett Paulson was indicted by a grand jury back in January on 20 counts, including 19 for possession of child pornography multiple offense.

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Community
1 year ago
Rockingham County School Board votes to retain several more books

Superintendent Larry Shifflett recommended keeping the books “Drama,” volumes 1-4 of the “Heartstopper” series, and “All American Boys” in the county’s school libraries. However, board member Hollie Cave was concerned about how the developmentally appropriate nature of the books were being considered.

Local
1 year ago
Thousands expected to move to Rockingham County by 2030, data shows

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.