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Dr. James C. Schmidt gets sworn in on stage with several James Madison University officials.
Local
1 year ago
JMU announces Dr. James C. Schmidt as seventh president

Schmidt’s appointment will begin July 1, 2025.  

Harrisonburg Public Works logo
Local
1 year ago
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program presents updates to Harrisonburg City Council

A Point-based Prioritization System was introduced through a flow chart.

Headshot of Former Rockingham County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Oskar Scheikl
Local
1 year ago
Former RCPS Superintendent weighs in on MTC dispute

Scheikl posted on his Facebook page Tuesday evening that he is stunned by the county school board’s reported demand that Harrisonburg City School Superintendent Dr. Michael Richards be removed from a leadership role in MTC governance.

A James Madison University baseball player throws the ball from the outfield.
Local
1 year ago
James Madison Baseball falls at home to Richmond, 12-4

Richmond put its first five batters of the game on base and rode the momentum, as James Madison baseball fell, 12-4, on Tuesday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park.

James Madison University women's soccer Head Coach Joshua Walters, Sr stands on the field.
Local
1 year ago
JMU Women’s Soccer coach Josh Walters gets contract extension through 2027

James Madison Director of Athletics Matt Roan announced a two-year contract extension running through the 2027 season for women’s soccer Head Coach Joshua Walters, Sr.

Rockingham County Public Schools logo
Local
1 year ago
RCPS School Board approves 2025-2026 Budget

The vote to carry the motion was unanimous. 

A poster of Calista Garcia
Entertainment
1 year ago
Court Square Theater Welcomes Singer/Songwriter Calista Garcia April 5

Court Square Theater welcomes Calista Garcia for an evening of music (ranging from folk and roots to Latin, blues, and pop) Saturday, April 5.

Road
Local
1 year ago
Detour removed in Waynesboro

The city’s Public Works announced today that the Hopeman Parkway Detour that began March 6th has now been removed.

A football on a white background
Local
1 year ago
Middle School Football coming to Augusta County

Eighth graders are eligible to play following an evaluation of body size and skill level.

water dripping frozen pipes
Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Water has been restored

There is currently a water outage in the McGaheysville area, near the intersection of Power Dam Road and McGaheysville Road.