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Close up of American flag.
Community
7 months ago
Rockingham Co. Board of Supervisors honoring memory of U.S. Marine Corps Fighter Pilot

At their regularly scheduled meeting at 6pm on Wednesday, the Board will honor Virgil E. Burkey, a pilot who crashed a World War II F4U Corsair Fighter Plane on September 10, 1950, in Fulks Run.

Community
7 months ago
Harrisonburg Media Group hosting second annual UVA Health Children’s radiothon

Harrisonburg Media Group will host the second annual Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, on eight of its radio stations to raise money for UVA Health Children’s.

A patient getting their blood pressure taken.
Community
7 months ago
Augusta Medical Group consolidating three locations

The healthcare facility has decided to consolidate Weyers Cave Urgent Care, Buena Vista Primary Care, and Churchville Primary Care. Patients from these locations will be transitioned to nearby practices.

Students raising their hands in a classroom
Community
7 months ago
Staunton City Schools jumps to 35th place in state SOL rankings

The division is now ranked 35th out of 131 school divisions in the state, moving up 70 places in seven years, according to the latest SOL data released by the Virginia Department of Education.

Community
7 months ago
Beverley Street Studio School in Staunton closing in December

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — After 33 years of service, the Beverley Street Studio […]

Bridgewater College logo
Community
7 months ago
Bridgewater College welcomes over 500 new students for Fall semester

Bridgewater College welcomed more than 500 new students to campus this fall that were able to take advantage of BC’s tuition transparency initiative.

A tractor harvesting a field.
Agriculture
7 months ago
Rockingham County Chairman proposing affirmation of Farmland Protection Law

The Chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors is set to propose a resolution to affirm support for Virginia’s 2023 “Farmland Protection” Law that prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring agricultural land in the Commonwealth.

Open sign
Community
7 months ago
Arts Council of the Valley opens venue registration for 2026 First Fridays of the Valley

Locations are asked to provide visual, literary, and/or performing arts experiences the first Friday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m.

) A map of the study area. A meeting will be held Sept. 18 for the public to learn more about this effort and provide their feedback.
Community
7 months ago
Open House to highlight Erickson Avenue Area Study recommendations

The event is an opportunity to review and share feedback in the study.

Headshots of Rebekah Kuller and Josiah Rider.
Community
7 months ago
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce announces new board leadership

Rebekah Kuller and Josiah Rider will lead the Chamber into the launch of its new three-year strategic plan (2025–2028), which officials say is focused on delivering greater member value and strengthening engagement across all areas of Chamber programming.

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