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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Augusta County Major retires after 30 years of service

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — This past weekend was the final time that […]

Local
2 years ago
Governor Youngkin orders flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Virginian held hostage

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Governor Glenn Youngkin is sending his condolences to […]

Local
2 years ago
There’s still time to submit blue-ribbon entries in State Fair competitions

DOSWELL, VA (Virginia Farm Bureau) — From charcuterie boards to scarecrows, there are contests […]

Local
2 years ago
Religious historian to speak at Bridgewater College

Dr. David Hollinger, a historian specializing in American intellectual and religious history, will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Thursday, September 12.

Local
2 years ago
Virginia residents can apply for free beekeeping equipment

RICHMOND, VA (Virginia Farm Bureau) — What’s all the buzz? The Virginia Department of […]

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 […]