A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
ACSO responds to public intoxication call, suspect dies in custody

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls Monday morning about a Staunton individual which led to him being unresponsive in-custody.

Wayne Theatre Gala 2024
Community
5 months ago
Wayne Theatre to host 2025 Wayne Gala on June 6

The Wayne Gala is the theatre’s largest and most important fundraising event of the year, supporting its arts programming, educational initiatives, and community outreach efforts.

Mug shot of Corey Brock Hamman
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Additional charges against Edinburg man

Corey Brock Hamman has been charged with 5 counts of bestiality and 3 counts of possession of child pornography.

A map with the highlighted area that is part of the Route 42 survey.
Local
5 months ago
VDOT seeking input on Route 42 planning study in Harrisonburg

VDOT is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential solutions on Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) between Gay Street and the Harrisonburg city limit.

Local
5 months ago
UVA urges staying clear of the scene of an alleged self-inflected gunshot wound on campus

University of Virginia Police Department is investigating a self-inflicted gunshot wound that happened on campus Monday morning.

Relay for Life Rockingham County Fair
Local
5 months ago
Relay for Life goes on, despite rainy weather

The ceremonies were moved into the barns at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Mount Crawford.

Local
5 months ago
Dukes to face Duke in first round of NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Tournament

James Madison lacrosse will head to Charlottesville, Va., to face Duke in the opening round of the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship, the NCAA selection committee announced Sunday night.

Local
5 months ago
JMU Baseball rallies to defeat Georgia Southern and win series

Down four runs after two innings, James Madison baseball scored four runs in the fifth to tie and then added two runs in the sixth to take down Georgia Southern, 7-6, on Sunday afternoon to win the series at J.I. Clements Stadium in Sun Belt Conference play.

Local
5 months ago
Bridgewater Softball goes 1-1 on opening day of ODAC Tournament

The Bridgewater College softball team went 1-1 on the opening day of the ODAC Tournament Sunday as they dropped their first game in 11 innings to Roanoke, 6-4, but stayed alive in the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Ferrum in game two.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
5 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of May 5, 2025 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Road work and construction that could affect traffic in the Shenandoah Valley.