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Upclose of the bobcat kitten
Local
6 months ago
Bobcat kitten admitted to Wildlife Center of Virginia

The kitten was found alone on a road in Highland County, with no signs of her mother or siblings nearby, and was quickly brought to the Center for care.

A deer at sunset
Agriculture
6 months ago
Chronic wasting disease detected in Page County

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has confirmed the first case of CWD in Page County.

Swift Run Entrance Station Shenandoah National Park
Local
7 months ago
Reports show financial impact on local tourism from Shenandoah National Park

The National Park Service’s “Visitor Spending Effects” report for 2024 shows that 1.7-million park visitors spent over 130-million dollars in communities near the park.

Local
7 months ago
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 9/25

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 9/25

Local
7 months ago
UPDATE: Bridges reopen over I-81 after truck strikes overpasses

VDOT has completed detailed inspections of the bridges on Route 704 (Cecil Wampler Road) and Route 867 (North River Road) and determined that they are safe for vehicular travel.

Community
7 months ago
Tuberculosis case confirmed in RCPS school

RCPS has been informed of a confirmed case of tuberculosis (TB) within the school community.

Glenn Youngkin
Local
7 months ago
Youngkin Announces New Tax Rebates

RICHMOND, VA (Rocktown Now) — Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced eligible taxpayers will receive […]

Sign warning of road work ahead
Local
7 months ago
Safety and traffic flow upgrades coming to Verona

VDOT will begin improvements around October 1 at the intersection of Route 901 (Mill Place Parkway) and Route 612 (Laurel Hill Road) in the Verona area.

611 steam engine
Local
7 months ago
611 Steam Engine coming through Augusta County this Fall

The Buckingham Branch Railroad will once again be hosting the fall train excursions this year featuring the iconic Norfolk & Western #611 steam engine.

Vasil Isaev
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
McGaheysville man arrested on 9 charges after break-in Tuesday

32-year-old Vasil Isaev was arrested after the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 23 at the 5300 block of Cross Keys Road.