Local
6 months ago
Harrisonburg Police Captain Grubbs graduates from SMIP program

Captain Charles Grubbs graduates from the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), a program hosted by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).

Community
6 months ago
OCR determines gender policies of 5 school divisions

The OCR determined that the gender policies of five school divisions in Northern Virginia violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

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Local
6 months ago
RMA parking lot temporarily closing in Staunton

Repair work will temporarily close a prominent parking lot in downtown Staunton next week.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
What is the law on child restraints in Virginia? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson reviews crime numbers for the last 6 weeks, discusses inmate volunteer programs, and answers the question what is the law on child restraints in Virginia.

Former School Board member arrested among multiple alleged charges
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Former Vice Chairman of Smyth County School Board is sentenced 30 years

After pleading guilty in April 2025, the Court sentences Williams to 10 years of supervised release and ordered him to pay more than $20,000 in assessments.

Community
6 months ago
Youngkin announces appointment of Marcus Anderson as Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security

Governor Glenn Youngkin announces the appointment of Deputy Secretary Marcus Anderson as Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Community
6 months ago
Arts Council of the Valley announces August “First Fridays of the Valley” events

Arts Council of the Valley has shared its August First Fridays of the Valley lineup, kicking off the month with arts fun at 21 venues throughout the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va.
Community
6 months ago
Kaine sends letter of concern to Trump

Senators Tim Kaine and Jeanne Shaheen led their colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump concerning threats of a trade war with Brazil.

Glenn Youngkin
Community
6 months ago
Governor Youngkin announces grant awards to support revitalization

Youngkin announced $5.4 million in grant awards to Virginia communities to support 30 local projects across the Commonwealth.

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Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Former teacher and drug supplier arrested

A major supplier of methamphetamine and fentanyl, who trafficked drugs into Southwest Virginia, was sentenced yesterday to 145 months in federal prison.