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Local
2 years ago
Former Spotswood High School student dies in boating accident

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Funeral arrangements are set for a former Spotswood High […]

Local
2 years ago
Additions coming to fairgrounds; Board of Supervisors discusses ordinance that could impact poultry farms

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted last night to rezone more than five acres along the road leading into the fairgrounds for general business use. They also discussed a proposed ordinance change last night that could limit the number of poultry houses being built on a property.

Local
2 years ago
Rockingham County fire crews to burn house today for training exercise

The house to be burned is located on Route 42 north of Dayton next to Woodman of the World.

Local
2 years ago
Thunderstorms down trees and power lines

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

Local
2 years ago
Remains found in Weyers Cave identified as missing Staunton Man

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.

Local
2 years ago
Improvements coming to Harrisonburg public transit; Friendly City’s ALICE population increases

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

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Waynesboro Police have identified suspect in sexual battery case

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

Agriculture
2 years ago
New law regarding farm use vehicles goes into effect next week

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

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Hearing delayed for Harrisonburg man charged in shooting outside city limits

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.

Local
2 years ago
‘Dukes of Hazard’ actor John Schneider stops in at L & S Diner in Harrisonburg

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.