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Local
1 year ago
Traffic shift to new traffic pattern on eastbound Route 33 in Harrisonburg scheduled for June 30

The travel lane shifts will take place around the Interstate 81 exit 247 interchange, beginning at the Carlton Street intersection to just west of the new bridge over I-81.

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Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until 4:15 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued until June 25 at 3:45 PM in Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg.

Weather
1 year ago
Heat advisory issued until 7pm on Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for most of the Commonwealth until Thursday, June 26, at 7pm.

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Community
1 year ago
JMU Engineering’s Project VULCAN I wins NASA’s Student Launch Initiative

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) announces James Madison University as the winner of the agency’s 2025 Student Launch challenge.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
SVEC reports scams in area

Scammers are making rounds, knocking on members’ doors, claiming an affiliation with SVEC in hopes of setting up a solar installation and/or learning more about their bill.

Road
Local
1 year ago
Portion of Dam Town Road in Augusta County to close for road repairs Thursday

The Virginia Department of Transportation will have a total closure of Route 616 (Dam Town Road) from Route 777 (Knightly Lane) to Route 926 (River Bend Road) on Thursday, June 26, from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

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Community
1 year ago
Virginia Senators introduce bill regarding access to reproductive healthcare 

Senators Kaine and Warner introduce bill to protect access to reproductive healthcare.

Mike Armstrong and Matt Tobia.
Community
1 year ago
HFD Battalion Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Armstrong signs off for the final time

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Fire Battalion Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal Mike […]

A black, white, and tan dog, a fluffy orange cat, a brown and white pit bull terrier, and a dark gray and white cat.
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Marmaduke, Bramble, Love, and Prince Edward | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Marmaduke and Bramble, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UPDATE: Missing Augusta County woman found safe

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing person who was last seen on June 11, 2025, but was reported last night by a family member.