Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Suspect in fatal Elkton shooting faces judge this afternoon

Comer is charged with three felonies, including first-degree murder, in connection with the killing of Gregory Lee Williams, 69, who authorities found dead with a gunshot wound on his Jollet Road property late last June.

Community
2 years ago
JMU President Alger departing GO Virginia group

The recent changes come as the Council bids farewell to four longstanding members, who have played pivotal roles in the program’s success over the past seven years.

Local
2 years ago
SaVida cuts ribbon for new Harrisonburg facility

SaVida Health emphasizes a holistic approach to recovery, focusing on opioid and alcohol treatment, with a strong mental health component, according to the organization’s Chief Growth Officer Andy Ward.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: North End Gateway Art Project installation postponed, new date TBA

The 20-foot-tall steel work will display words signifying the Harrisonburg Community’s values with the title “A City For All.”

Entertainment
2 years ago
Bridgewater College Art Professor to display works during residency

BRIDGEWATER, Va. (Bridgewater College) — Eric Kniss, an associate professor of art at Bridgewater […]

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Local
2 years ago
Harrisonburg City Council adopts FY25 budget with potential amendments

Council members discussed a solution to decrease the proposed eight-cent property tax hike but were conflicted over how a tax increase would affect Harrisonburg’s most financially vulnerable residents.

Local
2 years ago
Nighttime paving to begin on South Main in Harrisonburg this week

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) –Nighttime milling and paving work will take place on Thursday, […]

Local
2 years ago
Brent Berry Food Drive and Rockingham County Fair teaming up for free fair tickets

The organizer behind the annual Brent Berry Food Drive is announcing a new summertime push to beat hunger in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Local
2 years ago
James Madison University Graduate running in Congressional Primary today

A former national champion with James Madison University football who also served with U.S. Capitol Police on January 6th is hoping to survive a congressional primary in Maryland today.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
One arrested after drug overdose call at Woodstock hotel

Upon searching the room, authorities recovered 50 capsules containing suspected powder fentanyl, as well as a cell phone.