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Community
1 year ago
Student body presidents from Virginia colleges urge meeting with Youngkin regarding DEI changes

The students sent a letter to the governor this week accusing him of making politically-driven changes to DEI initiatives. 

Local
1 year ago
Rockingham County crews response to house fire in Grottoes

According to Chief Jeremy Holloway, the call came in at around 10:15 this morning. When units arrived in the 500 block of 17th Street, they found smoke coming from the roof of the home and a person in the front yard suffering burns to the face and hands.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – October 25, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson returns to the latest arrest and jail numbers. And continuing our recent theme featuring the Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 officers, this time, we get to see them fully in action! Also, with Halloween coming up, the Sheriff goes over some safety tips.

Community
1 year ago
Local marketers to showcase work in art exhibition

The exhibition will be on display in the College’s Beverly Perdue Art Gallery from Monday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Dec. 13.

Local
1 year ago
Shenandoah County portion of Interstate 81 to be widened

Construction will begin early next year and be completed by fall of 2028.

Local
1 year ago
Elected Officials visit the Augusta Health Food Pantry

The Augusta Health Food Pantry is known as a Food Pharmacy location and is a collaboration between Augusta Health and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

Community
1 year ago
JMU health sciences professor retains ranking as a “Top 2% Scientist”

The list provides a standardized way to recognize scientists who have made a significant impact on their respective fields. Zaman started working at JMU in 2023, according to a news release. 

Local
1 year ago
Elevated fire danger again today

STERLING VA:  (NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE) – Elevated fire conditions are expected due to dry […]

Local
1 year ago
Local health officials encourage flu shots

Rachel Dumene, the communication specialist with the Central Shenandoah Health District, explained to host Jim Britt on WSVA’s Early Mornings that a health care provider will generally recommend which shot a person should get.

Mug shot of Ronald William Smith
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Plea hearing continued for brother of Augusta County Sheriff

It is all in connection with an incident that happened the day after last Christmas when authorities claim that he stole a semi-truck from the sheriff’s property and led deputies on a chase.