Road
Local
10 months ago
New traffic pattern on South Main Street in front of Rocktown High School

A 300-foot acceleration lane will be installed beginning in early April in the center of South Main Street, starting at Pointe Drive.

Fire Chief Jerry “Jay” Ritchie receives reward from Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Community
10 months ago
Youngkin honors local fire chief

Hose Company Number 4 Fire Chief Jerry “Jay” Ritchie became a recipient of the Governor’s Fire Service award Monday night at an awards reception in Richmond.

Shelburne Middle School students who are competing in National Civics Bee standing in front of lockers.
Community
10 months ago
Shelburne Middle School students competing in National Civics Bee

Six Shelburne Middle School Students are competing in the National Civics Bee, a nationwide competition aimed at inspiring young minds to engage with American democracy.

All Points Broadband Logo
Local
10 months ago
All Points Broadband to break ground in Rockingham County Thursday

All Points Broadband and Rockingham County will hold a ceremony to celebrate the fiber-to-the-home broadband network groundbreaking making service available to unserved homes and businesses in the county this Thursday.

Missing person flyer for Michael Bennet
Local
10 months ago
UPDATE: Shenandoah National Parks announced suspension of investigation

Michael “Deric” Bennet is a 42-year-old white male and stands at 6 feet tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has brown hair. He has a dragon skeleton tattoo on his back and tribal print tattoos on his shoulders. He was last seen February 27 in Centreville, Virginia. Coworkers believe he may be hiking the Appalachian Trail.

James Madison lacrosse attacker Maddie Epke runs across field.
Sports
10 months ago
Dukes’ Epke named American Athletic Conference Lacrosse Attack Player of the Week

James Madison lacrosse attacker Maddie Epke earned American Athletic Conference Attack Player of the Week honors, the conference announced Monday.

A photo of missing juvenile Ronin Edison. The 17-year-old male is 6-feet, 2-inches tall, weighs 292 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair in dreads.
Crime & Safety
10 months ago
UPDATE: Missing teen found safe

Ronin Edison, 17, was last seen on March 29, 2025, on East Point Road in Elkton, VA near the Outdoor Effects greenhouse.

A headshot photo of Brian Josephs, MD from OB Hospitalist Group.
Community
10 months ago
Sentara RMH OB Hospitalist Physician honored with 2025 Golden Stethoscope Award

Brian Josephs, MD from OB Hospitalist Group, serving Sentara RMH Medical Center Family Birthplace, is the recipient of the 17th annual Golden Stethoscope Award.

A photo of an orange cat sitting in a windowsill and a photo of a small black and white dog sitting on a couch.
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Charlie and Nikki | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Charlie and Nikki, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

Virginia Department of Transportation Logo
Local
10 months ago
VDOT Seeks Input on Interstate 81 2025 Corridor Improvement Plan

Online survey now available for public to submit feedback.