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New discount outdoor store opening in Harrisonburg

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — A new discount outdoor store will open their doors in Harrisonburg this Saturday, November 14. Sierra will be located in the Spottswood Valley Square, right next to TJ Maxx, and offer high-quality active, outdoor, and lifestyle merchandise at discount prices. The store has a broad assortment of apparel, footwear, and gear designed to support movement in all its forms, from daily activities like walking, running errands, or casual outdoor time to high-energy workouts and adventures.

Harrisonburg, VA · 3d

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You’ll Find Virginia’s Best Homestyle Breakfast Hiding In This Tiny Small-Town Diner

Somewhere in the Shenandoah Valley, tucked into a town so charming it almost feels fictional, the Strasburg Diner is quietly serving up breakfasts that deserve a standing ovation. If you haven’t heard of it yet, that’s about to change. Strasburg, Virginia is the kind of place that makes...

Strasburg, VA · 6d

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Years into its housing crisis, Harrisonburg struggles to break ground

Editor’s note: Housing statistics accurate as of October 2026, per Harrisonburg Director of Community Development Adam Fletcher. The City of Harrisonburg has been facing a housing crisis for at least six years; but since then, only six of the 45 city-approved housing projects have been built. According to the...

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People Line Up Every Thursday For The Weekly Special At This Historic Virginia Dairy Bar

Every Thursday in Harrisonburg, Virginia, something quietly magical happens at a little pink building on East Wolfe Street. Kline’s Dairy Bar drops a new weekly special flavor, and the people of the Shenandoah Valley lose their minds in the most delightful way possible. Now, before you dismiss this as...

Harrisonburg, VA · 3d

The News Leader

Local students explore teaching as Virginia vacancies decline

FISHERSVILLE — Walking into a classroom full of students who are considering being teachers delighted Ryan Barber. The Waynesboro assistant superintendent was part of a group that answered questions from students in the Teachers for Tomorrow programs at Valley Career and Technical Center and the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School in Fishersville at the end of October. It was the second straight year the panel of superintendents and central office was hosted by the programs, giving students a chance to ask questions of those in leadership positions in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro. Barber believes programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can plant seeds that hopefully grow in the years to come, eventually producing more and more teachers in area classrooms. Part of Barber's job is recruiting and hiring staff for Waynesboro Public Schools. Finding teachers is never easy, although according to the The Virginia Department of Education the numbers are improving. Since 2023, teacher vacancies across Virginia have dropped by almost 36% . In Region 5, which includes the Shenandoah Valley, the teacher vacancy rate is 1.4%, lower than the state rate of 2.5%. Those are good signs and programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can help identify students who are interested

Waynesboro, VA · 2d

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JMU Football Bowl Projections as of Nov. 11

JMU football is 8-2 and well on its way to a bowl game. Where might the Dukes play in a month?. Here’s what some of the latest national projections say. New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 23 vs. Jacksonville State: Liberty and Jacksonville State are far and away the best teams in Conference USA this fall. The location would be a good one for JMU fans, and the matchup would be decent among possible G6 opponents.

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Turner Pavilion parking lot to be impacted by Municipal Building project in Harrisonburg

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The City of Harrisonburg will soon begin work renovating the historic Municipal Building connected to City Hall, which will require parking changes to the nearby lot between Main Street and Liberty Street around the Turner Pavilion. Parking permits will no longer be available for...

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JMU students, Harrisonburg residents demand City Council passes collective bargaining ordinance

Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation (HDPT) drivers gathered in City Hall on Tuesday night, asking the Harrisonburg City Council to pass a collective bargaining ordinance (CBO) to negotiate wages and working conditions during its scheduled meeting. Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between the city and a labor union that...

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The MadRapp Recorder

Meador tapped interim county admin for Greene

To provide continuity in county government and ensure the continued delivery of essential services after the recent resignation of Cathy Schafrik as county administrator, the Greene County Board of Supervisors (BOS) has appointed Melissa Meador to serve as interim county administrator, effective today. The board has adopted a resolution establishing the appointment and delegated authority of the Interim County Administrator. In this role, Meador will provide […] The post Meador tapped interim county admin for Greene first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Greene County, VA · 2d

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Waynesboro officials hopeful as talks continue on proposed state park

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Waynesboro officials are hopeful that negotiations will lead to a state park on the city’s east end, a project Councilman Jim Woods said has been years in the making. “I first learned about the possibility shortly after taking my seat on the council nearly four...

Waynesboro, VA · 1d

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Why Do Shenandoah Valley Travelers Keep Pulling Off For Pancakes At Southern Kitchen In New Market?

Interstate 81 is a long road, and somewhere near New Market a lot of drivers make the same quiet decision. They flip on the blinker and head for breakfast. The reason is not a flashy billboard or a viral trend. It is a small roadside diner that has been feeding the Shenandoah Valley for about seven decades, opening its doors at 7 AM every single day of the week.

New Market, VA · 2d

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Rockingham County School Board seeks dismissal of former principal’s lawsuit

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Rockingham County School Board is asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by the former principal of Peak View Elementary School. Joseph Kapuchuck filed the lawsuit after he was fired in August 2024, claiming it was in retaliation for...

Rockingham County, VA · 2d

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Harrisonburg City Council approves request to amend Zoning Ordinance to amend the definition of “shopping center”

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg City Council approved a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to amend the definition of “shopping center” and to provide a parking calculation for shopping centers during last night’s meeting. The proposed amendment would revise the definition of “shopping...

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JMU vs. UConn Football Preview: How to Watch, Keys to Game, Score Prediction

JMU football bounced back in a huge 54-23 win against Southern Mississippi last week. After three straight Thursday night games, JMU (8-2, 5-2 Sun Belt) heads up to East Hartford for a battle against UConn on Saturday. How to watch. TV: CBS Sports Network. Kickoff time: Noon ET. Location: Pratt...

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Greene County administrator leaving position at end of November

Greene County will soon welcome a new member of the Board of Supervisors once the election of write-in candidate Shawn Hayes is certified. The Board will soon have to identify a replacement for a county administrator who is leaving after three and a half years in the position. Cathy Schafrik announced her departure at the Board’s October 29 meeting and thanked her staff.

Greene County, VA · 2d

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The mountains are calling and JMU students are answering

Amid many assignments piling up and the countless hours of screen time that comes with completing them, for many JMU students, it’s important to get outside and touch grass. For junior public relations major Cameron Frary, hiking is a way to escape campus life. Frary said he typically hits the trails once a month with his roommates or friends, taking advantage of the mountains being just a short drive from JMU.

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Softball Introduces 2027 Signing Class

James Madison softball signed six student-athletes to its 2027 signing class, Head Coach Loren LaPorte announced Wednesday afternoon. The group features all-state selections, nationally ranked prospects and talented multi-sport athletes from Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. The six incoming Dukes include Isabella Viruet, Haley Helm, Kinley Webb, Braelyn Baulsir, Ella Harmon and Bralyn West.

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JMU expert says screening, lifestyle changes can reduce type 2 diabetes risk

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and a James Madison University expert said preventing type 2 diabetes starts before a diagnosis. Biswadeep Dhar, an assistant professor in JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies, said early screening and lifestyle interventions can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 58 percent.

Harrisonburg, VA · 17h

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Wilson Memorial Just Avenged Their Senior Night Loss, and the Regional Title Is All Theirs.

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Wilson Memorial volleyball just straight-up snatched the regional championship on November 11, pulling off their second upset by seed in three nights. They rolled into Covington, home of the […]

Fishersville, VA · 1d

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Berry Family Blanket Drive kicks off this weekend

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A charitable Blanket Drive kicks off this weekend to help those in need in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County areas stay warm as temperatures drop. Coordinator Bucky Berry recalls being moved to act after witnessing locals sleeping on sidewalks and in the bays...