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An elevated threat of rapid fire spread until 8 PM this evening.

The Virginia Department of Forestry’s Throwing Shade VA program is back and giving consumers discounts when they purchase native trees and shrubs from over 15 participating retail nurseries. 

The Harrisonburg Farmers Market invites the community for a family-friendly folk tale celebration in collaboration with Massanutten Regional Library on Saturday, March 29.

With the official announcement expected Saturday by the University of Virginia, VCU Head Coach Ryan Odom will be named the new Head Coach of the Virginia Cavaliers Men’s Basketball team.  

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks about what kind of sound ordinances are in Rockingham County and shows the course for their motorcycle demo that will be in the next report.

Nicholas Hess is charged with 5 offenses, including abduction, and is being held without bond.

No injuries were reported and Sheriff Lenny Millholland stated that additional charges are being pursued.

HPD’s major crimes unit is continuing to investigate this incident.

Live performances of RENT are happening at the Wayne Theatre weekends April 25 through May 4.

James Madison University Women’s basketball Head Coach Sean O’Regan has received a contract extension through the 2030-31 season, as announced Friday by JMU Director of Athletics Matt Roan.