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Community
2 years ago
Bridgewater College Launches Public Phase of $35 Million Campaign

BRIDGEWATER, Va. (Bridgewater College) – Bridgewater College has launched the public phase of a $35 […]

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Plea date set for man accused of possessing child pornography

Mark Everett Paulson was indicted by a grand jury back in January on 20 counts, including 19 for possession of child pornography multiple offense.

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Community
2 years ago
Rockingham County School Board votes to retain several more books

Superintendent Larry Shifflett recommended keeping the books “Drama,” volumes 1-4 of the “Heartstopper” series, and “All American Boys” in the county’s school libraries. However, board member Hollie Cave was concerned about how the developmentally appropriate nature of the books were being considered.

Local
2 years ago
Thousands expected to move to Rockingham County by 2030, data shows

According to data from the Cooper Center for Public Service at UVA, population analysts expect Rockingham County to get an influx of 6,000 residents by the next Census in 2030.

Local
2 years ago
Two dead in kayaking incident in Rockingham County

Search efforts began immediately and at around 6 p.m. and two men were found dead in the river.

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Local
2 years ago
Weekend crash in Ottobine leaves one dead

According to Sergeant Brent Coffey, the crash occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the 3900 block of Ottobine Road. He confirmed that there was one fatality – David F. Sanchez, 42, of Dayton, Va. 

Local
2 years ago
Central Shenandoah Health District hosting free clinic in Harrisonburg

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Central Shenandoah Health District is hosting a free […]

Business
2 years ago
Bridgewater restaurant under new ownership

BRIDGEWATER, VA (Rocktown Now) — After nearly fifty years of food, a culinary staple […]

Local
2 years ago
JMU baseball splits doubleheader

TROY, Ala. (JMU ATHLETICS) – James Madison baseball clinched the fourth seed and a […]

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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Singers Glen Volunteer Fire Department to conduct live burn and open house

The Singers Glen Volunteer Fire Company will be conducting a live burn in the 5900 block of Mayberry Road. The forecast calls for rain but, as of now, the fire burn is on as scheduled.