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Harrisonburg Police: Victim in 7-Eleven robbery now charged for discharging firearm
The victim in a robbery at a Harrisonburg 7-Eleven on Thursday is now facing charges after the investigation revealed he fired multiple shots at the suspect’s fleeing vehicle, which the Harrisonburg Police Department and Harrisonburg/Rockingham Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office say is not permissible under the law. Travis Fogle,...
Camp L.I.T. applications due May 3
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Time is running out for girls who want to register for the Fifth edition of Camp L.I.T., which is presented by both the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Fire and Rescue Departments. Applications are due by five o’clock Friday afternoon. Harrisonburg Fire Department’s...
A relatively quiet Pro-Palestine protest starts on James Madison University campus
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Demonstrations in support of Palestine have started on the campus of James Madison University, joining a movement that has grown on more than 40 college campuses across the country. A handful of protestors began occupying the quad early Wednesday morning in solidarity with protestors...
Harrisonburg Electric Commission announces rate decrease
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Customers with the Harrisonburg Electric Commission (HEC can look forward to a lower electric bill in the near future, despite a newly approved rate increase for the power utility. According to a press release, the HEC board voted to increase the utility’s base rate...
Staunton woman, 15 cats, saved from fire. Now the animals need homes.
STAUNTON — On Sunday around 7 p.m., 25-year-old Aaron Waddy was sitting with his daughter's mother on the back deck of his mom's house at the corner of West Johnson and Sudbury streets when they noticed smoke coming from nearby. Waddy said it was white smoke and figured somebody was grilling. But when he was told to take a second glance, he noticed that the smoke, coming from about a block away on Sudbury Street, was black....
Firefighters ask the community to help support their fallen colleagues
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - On International Firefighters Day, people from all corners of the United States will gather at a memorial in Maryland to help remember the people who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect the community they serve. Not everybody is a firefighter, but the National Fallen Firefighters Association has a way for people from all walks of life to support the fallen heroes and their families.
Harrisonburg Police and Fire hosting walk and talk in Northeast Neighborhood
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Police and Fire Departments will be participating in a walk-and-talk in the Northeast Neighborhood May 2, between 5pm and 7pm. Officers and members of the fire department will be visiting community members and they’re reminding those in the Northeast Neighborhood to not be surprised if they come to your door. HPD said in a social media post that they hope residents feel comfortable letting them know what the city and its first responders can do to best support its citizens.
Petition brought to Harrisonburg City Council to participate in ‘No Mow May’
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A petition was presented to Harrisonburg City Council with the hope the city would allow residents to participate in No Mow May. It’s an initiative that began in the United Kingdom, encouraging people to not mow their lawns in May to allow flowers to bloom to assist early-season pollinators. The petition presented at city council’s most recent meeting garnered 117 signatures.
As Pro-Palestine protests escalate around the U.S., Harrisonburg models cooperation
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - As escalating Pro-Palestine protests at universities around the nation have been causing concerns about safety and antisemitism for some, there is hope coming out of the Friendly City. WHSV spoke with a local rabbi on Wednesday about how the Harrisonburg Jewish Community is reacting to the...
Bridgewater Touch-a-Truck event hosting a special guest May 11
BRIDGEWATER, VA (Rocktown Now) — Bridgewater Fire & Rescue and Police Department will be hosting a Touch-a-Truck event at the Oakdale Soccer Field on Saturday May 11 from noon until 2. The event offers children an opportunity to explore working trucks and vehicle of all types and to meet...
Eight left homeless after Friday night fire
HARRISONBURG VA: ROCKTOWNNOW.COM A family of eight is reeling this morning after a Friday night fire caused significant damage to their Harrisonburg home. Harrisonburg Fire Chief Matt Tobia said in a release that crews responded just after 7 o’clock Friday night to the home in the 700 block of Jefferson Street, where heavy smoke was coming from the second level.
WMRA Daily 5/2/24
A new resource to help families fight being evicted from their homes, continued protests on campuses across the commonwealth, and a conversation with an award-winning Harrisonburg novelist. Dan Easley was a producer, host and operations manager at WMRA from 2005 - 2017, and now helps out as a part-time announcer,...
Harrisonburg hosts author and housing expert for discussion on the ‘Housing Trap’
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - On Tuesday at Pale Fire Brewing Co, Livable Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition hosted housing expert and author Charles Marohn for a presentation about the nation’s housing issues and his book “Escaping the Housing Trap”. Marohn is the President of Strong...
‘JMU has always been a place to me that I’ve eyed.’ New AD Roan looking forward to leading James Madison Athletics
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Shortly after completing his first press conference as James Madison Athletic Director, Matt Roan spoke to WHSV in his first television interview since succeeding Jeff Bourne. Roan hit on topics including:. The most rewarding part going through the interview process and his time thus far in...
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