Agriculture
1 year ago
New law regarding farm use vehicles goes into effect next week

The change was passed by lawmakers last year with a one-year grace period for vehicle owners.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Hearing delayed for Harrisonburg man charged in shooting outside city limits

Alfred Dale Eppard was scheduled to appear in general district court Tuesday afternoon; however, online records showed that the hearing was continued until September 11.

Local
1 year ago
‘Dukes of Hazard’ actor John Schneider stops in at L & S Diner in Harrisonburg

Actor John Schneider, best known for his role as Bo Duke on the hit television series The Dukes of Hazard, paid a visit to the Friendly City.

Local
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Electoral Board announces General Election candidates

The incumbents for City Council – Mayor Deanna Reed and Vice Mayor Laura Dent – will be joined by political newcomer Nasser Alsaadun as the Democratic nominees in the general election. Independent candidate E. Javier Calleja will also be on the ballot.

Community
1 year ago
Shenandoah County School board appoints attorney for NAACP lawsuit, votes to exit VSBA

The board voted 5-0, with member Gloria Corlineo abstaining, at last night’s strategic planning session to hire Salem-based Guynn-Waddell, P.C. as their legal counsel. 

AG News
1 year ago
Drought warning advisory in effect for Shenandoah Valley

Rockingham, Augusta, Shenandoah, Page, Warren, Frederick, and Clarke counties are under a drought warning advisory.

Mug shot of Elizabeth Taylor
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jury trial set for McGaheysville woman charged with embezzlement from PTA

According to online records, the jury trial of Elizabeth Nicole Taylor of McGaheysville will begin on December 2 in Rockingham County Circuit Court. It is expected to last two days.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Two arrested in connection with Churchville shooting

CHURCHVILLE, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Two arrests have been made in connection with the […]

Local
1 year ago
Stay safe by striking before lightning does

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (National Lightning Safety Council) — With lightning five times hotter than […]

AG News
1 year ago
Summertime sweet corn reigns supreme

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY (Virginia Farm Bureau) —Sweet corn is the crown jewel of a summer […]