Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Blue and Neptune | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Blue and Neptune, the RHSPCA Pets of the Week sponsored by Bob Wade Subaru.

Headshot of Kyle Lear
Local
6 months ago
UPDATE: SCSO locates missing teen safe

15-year-old Kyle Anthony Lear was last seen yesterday, May 22, at approximately 11pm, in the area of Sycamore Road in Mount Jackson.

flag at half staff
Local
6 months ago
Youngkin orders flags at half-staff for Tuesday

Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that all U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in memory and respect of Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly.

Artistic Painting Brush Display
Entertainment
6 months ago
Smith House Galleries opens two painting exhibitions on June 6

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) introduces two new exhibitions at Smith House Galleries on June 6 during First Fridays of the Valley.

A flower garden with planters and a hand shovel.
Lifestyle
6 months ago
Gardeners can strategize safe ways to keep garden pests at bay

Every gardener encounters uninvited dinner guests in the garden. The trick is knowing how to break up the party.

Road sign on rural highway warning that road is closed ahead.
Local
6 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of May 26-30 | Rocktown Now Road Report

Road work that could cause delays in The Shenandoah Valley for the week of May 26-30.

Rocktown Improv poster
Entertainment
6 months ago
Two improv shows coming to Court Square Theater in June

Rocktown Improv and Friendly City Fables will perform in June at Court Sqaure Theater

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
6 months ago
What are the most common calls the RCSO responds to | Rocktown Now Crime Report

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson looks at arrest numbers for April and part of May and answers what are the most common type of calls the sheriff’s office responds to.

Box Turtle in the wild
Local
6 months ago
Wildlife Center of Virginia Celebrates World Turtle Day

Each year on May 23, wildlife enthusiasts, educators, and conservationists around the world celebrate World Turtle Day — a day dedicated to honoring and protecting turtles and tortoises.

Lifestyle
6 months ago
Nearly 8,000 veterans farm in Virginia

Just as they served our country, thousands of military veterans are serving another way—by supporting the nation’s food system.