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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.

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.

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

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. 

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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.

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson has a roundup of crime statistics in the county and talks about the average stay-time for inmates at the Rockingham-Harrisonburg Regional Jail. If you have a question for Sheriff Hutcheson, send it to news@rocktownnow.com.

Dua and Kidd were interviewed for their work on the documentary “Knocking Down Walls,” which explores the first cases implementing the Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Supreme Court decision in Virginia.