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flag at half staff
Local
2 days ago
Flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday

Governor Abigail Spanberger has ordered flags at half-staff on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

An overview of the Rockingham County Fairgrounds
Local
2 days ago
Rockingham County Fair announces musical guests

Wilson Fairchild, Jack and Davis Reid, Spencer Hatcher, and more will take the stage this August.

Black and white highway car traffic bokeh background
Local
2 days ago
Construction starts on I-81 widening project in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County

The project is scheduled to begin overnight construction activities as early as Monday evening, April 20, 2026.

Golden Eagle
Local
2 days ago
Wildlife Center admits Golden Eagle with lead poisoning

On April 8, the Wildlife Center admitted an adult Golden Eagle that was found grounded in a marsh in Isle of Wight County.

US Seasonal Drought Outlook map
Agriculture
2 days ago
Most of Virginia can expect a dry summer ahead

Virginia’s drought is now expected to persist through the end of July.

A construction worker lays pavement on a road.
Local
2 days ago
Paving on Pleasant Hill Road could cause delays in Harrisonburg next week

Harrisonburg officials say milling and paving operations will take place on Pleasant Hill Road Monday through Friday next week (4/20-4/24).

Local
2 days ago
Open burn ban in effect until further notice in Waynesboro

City officials indefinitely implemented the ban at 3pm Thursday afternoon out of an abundance of caution.

East Rockingham Harrisonburg High School Baseball Game
Local
2 days ago
Area High School Scoreboard – Thursday, 4/16

Area High School Scoreboard – Thursday, 4/16

VSP crash
Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Two Virginia State Police troopers injured in crash on I-81 in Rockingham County

The crash occurred on April 14, 2026, at approximately 1:29 PM Interstate 81 near the 262-mile marker.

Up close of a log on fire
Weather
3 days ago
Red Flag Warning issued until 7pm tonight

Outdoor burning is not recommended, as fires will catch and spread quickly.