Local
1 year ago
Officials monitor flooding in Rockingham County

County Administrator Stephen King told WSVA’s Jim Britt on Early Mornings today that he noticed standing water while driving along Route 42 during the storm. 

Local
1 year ago
Central Shenandoah Health District introduces new director

Dr. Allison Baroco is a board-certified infectious disease physician, has previously served as a Medical Director of Infectious Disease at Augusta Health.

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Local
1 year ago
James Madison University debunks reports of roof collapse

JMU spokesperson Mary Hope-Vass confirmed that Warren Hall, which houses the student union, did experience minor water damage resulting from leaking ceiling tiles, but there was no “collapse” of any kind.

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Local
1 year ago
State police investigating fatal crash in Rockingham County

Thomas L. Breighner, 86, of Timberville, Va., died at the scene of the crash. He was wearing a seatbelt, according to VSP public information officer Brent Coffey.

Local
1 year ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank holds annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive

The drive is handled by the National Association of Letter Carriers, which is asking folks to place donations of canned or non-perishable food at their mailboxes on Saturday morning.

Local
1 year ago
Sentara RMH recognizes National Nurses Week

On Monday, Sentara Chaplain Jeff Carr visited each unit at the hospital to conduct a “Blessing of the Hands,” commemorating the positive impact each nurse has on the community’s health.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Fire Department hosting SAFE Kids Week Event Tuesday May 7

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — SAFE Kids Week is this week, and the Harrisonburg […]

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Community
1 year ago
UPDATE: Keister and Waterman Elementary Schools events postponed

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – *Update: Both events that were originally May 9 have […]

Local
1 year ago
Grant will help place Harrisonburg Green Book House on National Register

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Virginia Humanities has provided a Rapid Grant to help […]

Local
1 year ago
Heavy rain brings flooding to Harrisonburg and southern Rockingham County

HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A burst of heavy rain caused flash flooding in […]