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In a social media post from HPD, the male was described as a white male, approximately 5’8″ tall with a medium build. He was reportedly wearing a red and black sweatshirt, black pants and “Furry Uggs” boots.

Richard Moore, 47, of Fishersville, filed a response Monday in federal court to overturn a recent ruling that denied his release from prison.

The “22nd Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run and Walk” is this Saturday, Oct. 19 at Westover Park.

At their meeting Monday night, the Rockingham County School Board voted 4-1 to remove ‘Allegedly,’ by Tiffany Jackson, countering the recommendation from Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett’s content review committee to retain the book. Board member Jackie Lohr cast the lone dissenting vote. 

We asked Rocktown Now’s readers to share their photos of the Northern Lights above the Shenandoah Valley late last week, and you all didn’t disappoint! Thank you all for sharing these lovely images of such a rare sight this far south. 

Fortunately, all of the horses at Garland Quarter Horses & Paints in the Lyndhurst area were able to make it out alive. However, the barn was destroyed and a GoFundMe page has been set up as well as drop off locations for supplies.

Featured speakers this year include Governor Glenn Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and U-S Senate Candidate Hung Cao.

Switzer, who teaches community health and oversees nursing students during their clinical experience, says flu season runs from October to early spring. During this time, people tend to spend more time indoors and in closer proximity due to colder temperatures.

Augusta County Young Farmers to help victims in Southwest Virginia.

A chance to see the new vision for Kids Castle Playground at Purcell Park.