Local
1 year ago
‘Shop to Stop Hunger’ collects thousands of dollars – and thousands of meals – worth of groceries

Altogether, the Supermarket Sweep-style event gathered enough groceries to make nearly 30,000 meals for the food bank’s community.

Community
1 year ago
RCPS superintendent explains local impact of state budget delay

Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett told WSVA’s Jim Britt on Early Mornings Thursday that the delay with the state budget puts him in an awkward situation. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Driver charged in fatal Rockingham County crash

Debra L. Elliott, 66, of Elkton, was arrested on five charges including involuntary manslaughter, DUI and drug possession.

Local
1 year ago
Great Community Give raises over 2.1 million

HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW)  The day long fundraising event, Great Community Give, exceeded it’s […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
BREAKING: Weyer’s Cave man sentenced to 43 years for murdering brother

Brunk was arrested in June 2022 after shooting and killing his brother, Ronnie, following a dispute.

Augusta County Sheriff's Office vehicle
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Lyndhurst man charged with firing shots within house

The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Timothy Lee Howdyshell and he faces two charges, including felony unlawful shooting within a building.

Local
1 year ago
National League of Cities visits Harrisonburg

During the tour, members of the council and the NLC discussed the city’s investments in the Northeast neighborhood, projects using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and Harrisonburg’s 2043 Vision. 

Local
1 year ago
‘Shop to Stop Hunger’ event to benefit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

The 60-second, supermarket sweep-style event will take place at Kroger on East Market Street in Harrisonburg on Thursday at 10 a.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. 

Agriculture
1 year ago
JMU professor, students to garden with elementary students for Earth Day

James Madison University geography professor Amy Goodall and 45 JMU students will prepare the Keister Elementary School garden for planting alongside elementary students this Friday.

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Local
1 year ago
Major delays in Mount Crawford area due to crash

MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA (Rocktown Now) — Cecil Wampler Road in Mount Crawford will be […]