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James Madison University softball player Jasmine Hall gets ready to swing at a softball.
Local
1 year ago
JMU Softball gets swept by App State as losing streak reaches 11

Timely plays by App State aided in completing a three-game sweep of James Madison softball by a score of 2-1 in Sun Belt Conference play on Sunday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

James Madison University baseball player Coleman Calabrese gets ready to swing at a baseball.
Local
1 year ago
James Madison Baseball loses at Louisiana, 3-0, in series finale

A pair of homers lifted Louisiana past James Madison baseball, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon in Sun Belt Conference action at Russo Park.

Bridgewater College Softball player Mackenzie Cauthorn gets ready to run to the next base.
Sports
1 year ago
Bridgewater Softball takes two from Sweet Briar on Sunday

The Bridgewater College softball team swept Sweet Briar to conclude a stretch of 10 games in eight days.

Eastern Mennonite Softball player Natalye Graham gets ready to throw a softball.
Sports
1 year ago
EMU Softball drops two games at Ferrum Sunday

EMU Softball drops two games at Ferrum Sunday

Page County Sheriff's Office sheriff's badge.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Page County deputy placed on leave for alleged improper public conduct

The Page County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy after reports of alleged improper conduct.

A graph of a water table for the groundwater levels for March 2025.
Local
1 year ago
Groundwater levels in Rockingham County rise

Groundwater levels in Rockingham County are now at their highest level in two years.

The front of a house on fire with siding melting off and flames coming from the roof.
Local
1 year ago
Weyers Cave home gutted by early morning fire

Fire caused heavy damage to a Weyers Cave home early Sunday morning.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
1 year ago
Traffic alerts for the week of March 31, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Check out the road delays you could have this week in Augusta County, Frederick County, Page County, Rockbridge County, Rockingham County, and Shenandoah County with the Rocktown Now Road Report.

A James Madison University lacrosse player goes for the lacrosse ball at the same time as their opponent, Charlotte.
Local
1 year ago
No. 14 JMU Lacrosse uses big second half to defeat Charlotte, 17-10

Maddie Epke won a single-game school and conference-record 23 draw controls, as #14 James Madison lacrosse took a 17-10 win in their inaugural contest with Charlotte to remain undefeated in American Athletic Conference play on Saturday afternoon at Sentara Park.

James Madison University softball players huddle in a circle.
Local
1 year ago
James Madison Softball loses again to App State

James Madison softball tied a season-high with three home runs, but App State put up 13 runs on 14 hits to down the Dukes in the second game of its three-game set in six innings by a score of 13-5 in Sun Belt Conference play on Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.