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Harrisonburg gas prices fall below state, national averages
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Gas prices across Virginia fell nearly two cents per gallon in the last week to an average of $3.44 today, according to a Gas Buddy survey. Prices at the pump are now six cents lower than this time last month, the survey found in...
Jarrett Hatcher named executive director of First Tee Shenandoah Valley
STAUNTON — After 30 years of teaching, Jarrett Hatcher is ready for a new adventure. The Staunton High School social studies teacher will retire after this school year and become the new executive director of First Tee-Shenandoah Valley. First Tee is a youth development organization that promotes character-development and life-enhancing values through...
Virginia State Police investigating Monday crash at Smoke House & Vape store
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Rockingham County that occurred earlier this week at the Dayton Walmart shopping center. Sg.t Brent Coffey confirmed in an email to Rocktown Now Wednesday that the crash occurred Monday just before 1 p.m. in...
Clouds and showers today
Today: mostly cloudy with a couple of showers this afternoon. There can be small hail and a rumble of. thunder. High 64. Winds south-southwest 6-12 mph. Tonight: mostly cloudy. Low 43. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph. Tomorrow: partly sunny with a brief shower or two. High 67. Winds northwest 7-14 mph.
Rockingham-Harrisonburg Regional Jail temporarily closed
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Rockingham-Harrisonburg Regional Jail will be temporarily closed for major repairs. The jail closed all intakes as of 8 o clock last night and is working to move all current inmates out of the jail in an emergency capacity. Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson said in a...
Man admits to firearm violation after waiving gun while prohibited from owning firearms
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man has admitted to a firearm violation after having a gun while prohibited. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Wesley Shane Haggerty, 35, of Cabins, has admitted to the unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Pendleton County Sheriff’s deputies […]
Local Salvation Army chapter gives back to first responders
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – National Salvation Army Week kicks off today, and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham chapter is celebrating by serving emergency workers. Lieutenant Douglas Ingold with the Salvation Army explained while speaking on Early Mornings, Monday. “One of the things we like to do is support our first responders...
James Madison University appoints Wood Vice President of Enrollment Management
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) — Melinda Wood has been appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management at James Madison University. She will succeed Donna Harper, who will retire in spring 2024 after a 47-year career at her alma mater that began shortly after earning her bachelor’s degree in 1977.
Rapp dominates Mountain View – Quicksburg, 7-2
Rappahannock County baseball had one of their best games of the season Friday night, putting together a complete game in a dominating, and exuberant fashion on their home field in Washington against Mountain View – Quicksburg. From the first inning the dugout was raucous and spirited, a complete turnaround...
JMU’s O’Donnell named Sun Belt Baseball Player of the Week
NEW ORLEANS (JMU Athletics) – Brendan O’Donnell was tabbed the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week after completing a weekend cycle and leading James Madison baseball to a series win, the league announced Tuesday afternoon. O’Donnell helped the Dukes improve to 30-20 (15-12 Sun Belt) over the...
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