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Thunderstorms overnight and Thursday
Tonight: some clouds, mild with a thunderstorm late. Low 59. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph. Tomorrow: cloudy and not as warm with a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm. Thunderstorms. can bring flooding downpours, hail and gusty winds. High 75. Winds southwest 6-12 mph. Tomorrow night: cloudy most of the...
Harrisonburg Parks and Rec invites public to share more feedback on Spraygrounds
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation is holding the second of three open house meetings next week aimed at fine-tuning the design of a new water feature at Ralph Sampson Park. The informational meeting is set for next Wednesday evening, May 15, from 5 to 6:30...
JMU baseball opens up series with 8-5 win over Marshall
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison baseball takes care of buisness in their series opener against Marshall Friday evening, taking down the Thundering Herd with an 8-5 win. Both teams entered the sixth inning with a 4-4 tie before JMU would take the lead following a two-run home run by...
Battle of New Market 160th Anniversary Commemoration Event
160th Commemoration of the Battle of New Market, May 18th-19th, 2024. Join the Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park as we remember the Battle of New Market that raged across Jacob Bushong’s farm and the soldiers that struggled there. In the spring of 1864, Union Maj. Gen. Franz […] The post Battle of New Market 160th Anniversary Commemoration Event appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Heavy rain inundates region Monday
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - May began with a few wet days before torrential downpours created dangerous weather conditions Monday evening across the region. Several flash flood and flood warnings were issued by the National Weather Service. Rain began falling around 3pm and continued heavily into the evening. Visibility became extremely...
A GOP school board member tried to ban a student's art for being 'offensive' to Christians
A conservative school board member in Virginia singled out a queer student over the weekend by calling an emergency meeting to determine whether or not their piece of artwork should be allowed in the school's spring show. Abby Driscoll’s piece about religious trauma, “But Not Enough to Save You,” was...
Event and retreat center coming to Dayton
DAYTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — An event and retreat center are coming to the Dayton area. At last night’s Rockingham County Board of Supervisors meeting, a special use permit was approved to transform a barn that had been sitting empty for 12 years into an event and retreat center for the nonprofit LifeLink.
Mother and son to both graduate from James Madison University this weekend
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) — A Chesapeake family will celebrate two James Madison University graduates 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.
Harrisonburg City Public Schools considering rezoning Elementary Schools
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg City School Board is considering a redistricting need. At this week’s board meeting, data was shown that 4 out of 7 elementary schools in the city are over capacity—about 130 students in total. Photo provided by Harrisonburg City Public Schools...
Harrisonburg Police warning citizens about Cryptocurrency scams
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Police Department are reporting they have received multiple calls about scams involving Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency. HPD said these scammers will ask for Bitcoin as payment for things such as fixing a virus on your computer or cell phone, deleting your personal information from illegal websites, or even claiming to be an incarcerated family member who needs money.
Thomas Harrison Middle School Cafeteria Manager named Manager of the Year
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — A Harrisonburg City Public Schools staff member has been named the Virginia Manager of the Year. Sherry Wetzel, the Cafeteria Manager at Thomas Harrison Middle School, was recognized during last night’s Harrisonburg City Public School Board meeting for winning that award from the School Nutrition Association of Virginia.
Dayton businesses clean up after flash flood Monday night
DAYTON, Va. (WHSV) - Major rainfall swept through the Harrisonburg-Rockingham area on Monday with some areas getting two to three inches of rain in a matter of hours. The Dayton area saw some flash flooding, and local businesses off of John Wayland Highway were hit particularly hard. Grammie’s Ice Cream...
VDOT Survey on Port Republic Road due Sunday May 12
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Time is running out for residents to participate in the Virginia Department of Transportation online survey for the potential improvements on Port Republic Road and the Interstate 81 southbound off-ramp at Exit 245. VDOT District Planner Brad Reed says residents have until Sunday to...
Hope Distributed seeking public support for ‘Baby Hope’ program
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Nonprofit Hope Distributed is seeking the public’s help in serving its youngest clients. Two and a half years after opening its Baby Hope pantry, which distributes diapers and wipes to those in financial need, those with the organization said they are fighting to keep up with demand.
Town of Broadway increases water, sewer, and trash rates
BROADWAY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Town of Broadway is increasing their water, sewer, and trash rates. Water and sewer will be increasing by 5% and trash is rising by 8 dollars and 20 cents. All members of the council voted yes at their meeting this week, except for Leslie Fulk.
Flash Flood Warning until 7:45 p.m.
.FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT THIS. EVENING FOR CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM COUNTY AND THE CITY OF HARRISONBURG…. At 505 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing. heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain. have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is...
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