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State Police investigating Shenandoah County crash that killed bicyclist last week
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash last Wednesday, May 8, in Shenandoah County involving a bicyclist. The bicyclist, Rex A. Catt, 53, of Edinburg, was travelling east just before 1:30 p.m. when he was struck by a 2024 Kia Seltos travelling south at the intersection of Old Valley Pike and Maple Lane. The Kia was unable to avoid a collision and immediately stopped at the scene, according to a release from Virginia State Police.
One arrested after drug overdose call at Woodstock hotel
WOODSTOCK, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A man is in custody after authorities responded to a reported drug overdose at a Woodstock hotel. Sheriff Tim Carter stated that deputies with the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office, as well as officers with Woodstock Police, responded Sunday to the overdose in a room at the Econo Lodge.
A year after their approval, what’s the verdict on speed cameras?
Richard Buckingham sits in Harrisonburg’s general district court to contend a $100 speeding ticket he received in the mail last fall — one of nearly 7,000 issued just in the month of September. “I just thought it was exorbitant,” he said of the fine. Since the implementation...
Later HDPT service hours to benefit community this spring and summer
HARRISONBURG, Va. (Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation) – The Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation (HDPT) is working to help community members get around later in the evenings, as extended service hours are now underway for City transit routes and paratransit riders. Riders can utilize both services now through August...
MTC to auction off two student-built miniature cabins, building future skills
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Massanutten Technical Center will soon be auctioning off two miniature cabins built by students in several programs around campus. Not only are they building houses, but also skills for the future. “So this a great opportunity not only just to learn how to become a great...
Harrisonburg Police Department to host Coffee with a Cop event
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg Police Department will be hosting Coffee with a Cop at the end of the month. In a social media post, HPD said the event will be Friday, May 31, from 8am until 10 am at the Starbucks inside Martin’s Grocery Store in Harrisonburg. Those who visit get a free cup of coffee and will meet Harrisonburg Police Officers.
Harrisonburg church offering free household essentials today
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Through mid-afternoon, a Harrisonburg church is offering free household and medical supplies on a first-come, first-served basis. Dan Garber, senior pastor at Path Church on West Market Street, told Rocktown Now that a load of goods is ready and waiting for pickup. “We have...
Sussex County Fair Grounds Site of 16-Year-Old's 3 Day Ultra-Marathon for Children in Haiti
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – A 16-year-old from Harrisonburg, Virginia is running an ultra-marathon at the Sussex County Fair Grounds. The “3 Days at the Fair” event began at 9 a.m. on Thursday for Nate Whiting. Whiting will run a one-mile loop more than 200 times with his mom, dad and brother “camping along the course to cheer him on,” and providing his favorite fuel “a PBJ sandwich,” according to family friend Teri Alexander.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The high school student is running to raise funds for the Holistic Haitian Alliance charity. His parents...
Spotswood baseball, softball defeats Broadway
PENN LAIRD, Va. (WHSV) - Trailing 5-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Spotswood’s baseball team rallied for two runs to defeat Broadway 6-5 on Thursday night. With runners at second and third base, Cam Blank singled up the middle to bring in both runs and help Spotswood to a comeback win. The Blazers (15-4, 8-3) now sit a half game behind Broadway (15-4, 9-3) in the Valley District standings.
Wayne Brady to depart 'The Wiz' on Broadway; Alan Mingo Jr. to join
Mingo, who is currently part of the musical's ensemble and played Brady's part on the national tour, will step into the title role full-time beginning in June. Alan Mingo Jr. will step into the title role of The Wiz on Broadway this summer, replacing original cast member Wayne Brady in the title role. Brady plays his final performance in the show at the Marquis Theatre on June 12.
Heather Coltman to step down as JMU Provost
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – James Madison University Provost Heather Coltman has announced she will be stepping down from her role next month. She has served as provost and senior vice president for the Academic Affairs Division since arriving at JMU in 2017. In an email to faculty and...
CAVA hummus now made in the Shenandoah Valley
D.C.-based fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain CAVA packages and sells a lot of its hummus spreads, sauces and other products at grocery stores. Now, it has a brand new manufacturing facility to make them. CAVA has opened its new state-of-the-art food production and packaging facility in Verona, Virginia, in the heart...
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