Up close of a northern long eared bat
Local
8 months ago
Northern Long-eared Bat rescued by Wildlife Center of Virginia

The Wildlife Center of Virginia admitted a small, Northern Long-eared Bat that had been discovered on the side of a porch in Augusta County, where she hadn’t moved in several days.

HRECC Director Courtney Doberstein
Local
8 months ago
City of Harrisonburg announces pending resignation of HRECC director

Courtney Doberstein, who has served as director of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center (HRECC) since June 2020, has announced her intention to resign her position with the organization effective June 21.

Road
Local
8 months ago
New Route 635 bridge in Augusta County to open today

The design of the new bridge allows space for construction of a southbound I-81 auxiliary lane between exit 221 (I-64 interchange) and exit 220 (Route 262 south).

Glenn Youngkin
Local
8 months ago
Governor Youngkin speaks at National D-Day Memorial

Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke today at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia about his appreciation for those who served. 

An old red car and black car sit in a row of other cars.
Community
8 months ago
Bergton Volunteer Fire Company hosts third annual car show

The Bergton Volunteer Fire Company is hosting their 3rd annual car show and yard sale this Saturday from 8:00am until 1:00pm.

Augusta County Public Schools seal
Community
8 months ago
ACPS discusses advanced math classes for 6th and 9th graders

Recent legislation requires 5th through 8th graders who earn high scores on end of year SOL math assessment to be automatically enrolled in advanced courses the following school year.

A tabby, a brown and white dog, a tabby and white cat, and a black and tan dog.
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Tiesha, Fenrir, Neptune, and Marmaduke | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Harrisonburg, VA (RocktownNow) – Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes, and […]

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
8 months ago
How long is the Rockingham County Police Academy? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson looks at arrest numbers for the last two weeks of May and talks about the upcoming Police Academy.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Local
8 months ago
Part of Staunton loses power due to traffic accident Thursday evening

A vehicle struck and knocked down a telephone pole with an electrical transformer attached and then hit a second telephone pole and damaged that.

Bryan Glenn Andes mug shot
Crime & Safety
8 months ago
UPDATE: Verona man arrested for alleged rape charges

Bryan Glenn Andes of Verona was taken into custody Monday over multiple felony charges including Rape of a Victim Less Than 13-years-old.