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Local
2 years ago
Dukes win season opener at Charlotte, 30-7

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – James Madison football picked up its first win of the Bob […]

Augusta County Public Schools seal
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Student arrested for school shooting threat in Augusta County

According to a news release, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office received information about the threat around shortly before 6 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. Deputies responded to the student’s address and questioned the juvenile about the threatening messages.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Fort Defiance High School student in custody after bomb threat

According to a social media post from the Augusta County Sheriff’s office, school administrators were notified about the threat shortly after 2:15 p.m. and immediately contacted authorities.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – August 30, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson goes over the latest arrest numbers. And for anyone who has ever pondered the difference between a protective order and a restraining order, Hutch clears up those details for this edition’s question of the week.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Staunton man arrested on child abuse charges

STAUNTON, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A Staunton man is in custody as a result […]

Local
2 years ago
Bet on a fun and safe Labor Day holiday by hedging distractions and risks on the road

RICHMOND, VA (Virginia Farm Bureau) —The odds of having a fantastic Labor Day weekend […]

Local
2 years ago
Kavanaugh to step down as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Virginia

Chris Kavanaugh announced the decision this week, stating in a news release that his wife will become a U.S. District Court judge next month, which led to his decision to step down. 

Local
2 years ago
James Madison University launches campus safety app

The free app, replacing LiveSafe, aims to provide the university community with essential alerts and instant access to public safety resources.

Sports
2 years ago
First Harrisonburg High School Varsity football game of season postponed

According to a social media post from Harrisonburg High School Sports and Activities, forecasted storms and heavy rainfall Thursday evening prompted school athletic officials to push the game back to next Friday, Aug. 30, at 7:00 p.m.

Local
2 years ago
Virginia State Police investigating serious crash in Shenandoah County

SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Virginia State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash […]