Community

Sarah Craun of Rockingham County was named the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist on July 26 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Franklin County.

Several new directors, supervisors, principals, and assistant principals were welcomed at this week’s board meeting.

AJ’s Gentleman Barbershop in Harrisonburg was selected as one of 64 shops in the tournament to take the national title.

Visitors spent a record $96 million per day, Driving a $2 billion year-over-year increase

Rockingham County Fire and Rescue is reminding students going back to college the importance of fire safety. For most students, the last fire safety training they received was in grade school.

The event aims to strengthen neighborhood relationships and foster police-community partnerships to make communities safer, more connected places to live.

After a national search, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is welcoming a new CEO. Kari Jorgensen Diener brings over 25 years of experience to the table from all over the world.

This four-day, three-night journey places guests in front-orchestra seats at three Broadway shows of their choice, gives them insider access to Tony Award-winning artists, and provides a luxury stay at The Knickerbocker Hotel, Times Square’s only five-star landmark property.

Courtney Cave has been selected as the 2026 Virginia Chief Officer Academy Incident Commander. She is the first woman ever to hold that prestigious position.

Every dollar donated will go to the program to support local youth one-to-one mentoring. The event fundraising goal is $11,000.