Local
1 year ago
Rockingham County Board of Supervisors to hold closed meeting with School Board

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors and School […]

Local
1 year ago
JMU adopts Okanagan Charter as part of commitment to health across campus

Created in June 2015, the charter provides institutions with a common language, principles and a cross-campus, health-promotion framework. JMU is the first Virginia university to sign the Okanagan Charter. 

Senators Kaine and Warner shaking hands
Local
1 year ago
Kaine and Warner announce Virginia funding for behavioral health education

According to a news release from both senators, $101,716 will go to Eastern Mennonite University to strengthen mental health services for college students, including increasing protective factors that promote mental health, as well as reducing risk factors for suicide. 

Sports
1 year ago
JMU to Host ESPN’s SportsCenter Live on Oct. 9 and 10

The Thursday program will originate from the patio area near the Duke Dog statue in front of the Plecker Athletic Performance Center with the public invited to gather for the show.

Local
1 year ago
JMU Thursday night football game traffic impacts

HARRISONBURG, VA (James Madison University) — James Madison University will host a nationally televised […]

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
RHSPCA Pets of the Week October 7, 2024

Harrisonburg, VA (RocktownNow) – Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are […]

Local
1 year ago
‘Protect Our Care’ tour stops in Harrisonburg

A bus tour spreading the word about the Affordable Care Act and Inflation Reduction Act rolled through Friendly City Monday afternoon.

Local
1 year ago
Community Foundation director urges caution when considering charitable organizations to give to

Revlan Hill with the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County explained to host Jim Britt on WSVA’s Early Mornings that before giving any donation to an organization, do the homework.

Local
1 year ago
HFD Events to focus on keeping community safe through fire prevention

This year’s Fire Prevention Week, from Oct. 6 to 12, focuses on the theme of “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you.” Events will focus on the need to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

Local
1 year ago
Turner Ashby’s Marching Knights win big during Parade of Champions

TA placed first in their class and claimed all three major caption awards for Best Music, Best Marching, and Best General Effect marking a new record for the high school.