Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Virginia State Police investigating Monday crash at Smoke House & Vape store

A 2011 Subaru Outback attempted to park, lost control, and crashed into a storefront belonging to Smoke House & Vape, a tobacco outlet in the shopping center.  

Community
1 year ago
Mother and son to both graduate from James Madison University this weekend

LouAnn Leonard will walk across the stage first during the 1:30 p.m. ceremony on Friday for JMU’s College of Education, the School of Professional and Continuing Education, and University Studies. Her son, Bryce, will follow during the College of Business commencement at 4:30 p.m.

Local
1 year ago
Board of Supervisors supports grant application for Briery Branch Community Center

The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to pass a resolution at their meeting Wednesday night that would give county officials the green light to apply for the grant, which would fund renovations to turn Briery Branch Community Center into a multi-use center and childcare facility.

Local
1 year ago
City and county residents can drop off household hazardous waste this weekend

From 8 a.m. until noon, on Saturday, May 11, local residents can take solvents, paints, fuels and other items to the Rockingham County Landfill on Greendale Road.

Local
1 year ago
Officials monitor flooding in Rockingham County

County Administrator Stephen King told WSVA’s Jim Britt on Early Mornings today that he noticed standing water while driving along Route 42 during the storm. 

Local
1 year ago
Central Shenandoah Health District introduces new director

Dr. Allison Baroco is a board-certified infectious disease physician, has previously served as a Medical Director of Infectious Disease at Augusta Health.

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Local
1 year ago
James Madison University debunks reports of roof collapse

JMU spokesperson Mary Hope-Vass confirmed that Warren Hall, which houses the student union, did experience minor water damage resulting from leaking ceiling tiles, but there was no “collapse” of any kind.

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Local
1 year ago
State police investigating fatal crash in Rockingham County

Thomas L. Breighner, 86, of Timberville, Va., died at the scene of the crash. He was wearing a seatbelt, according to VSP public information officer Brent Coffey.

Local
1 year ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank holds annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive

The drive is handled by the National Association of Letter Carriers, which is asking folks to place donations of canned or non-perishable food at their mailboxes on Saturday morning.

Local
1 year ago
Sentara RMH recognizes National Nurses Week

On Monday, Sentara Chaplain Jeff Carr visited each unit at the hospital to conduct a “Blessing of the Hands,” commemorating the positive impact each nurse has on the community’s health.