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Rockingham County authorities continue searching for shooting suspect

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office continues the search for a Page County man wanted on felony charges related to yesterday’s shooting in the Elkton area. Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson reports that Joseph Lee Jenkins III is wanted on warrants including “Shooting from...

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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 · 1d
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Waynesboro woman indicted on embezzlement charges

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — A trial date has been set for the former employee of a Waynesboro machine shop, who was arrested earlier this year on charges related to an alleged embezzlement scheme. According to online records, Linda Lockhart was indicted on all eight of her embezzlement charges...

Waynesboro, VA · 1d
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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 · 2d
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Old Booths, Big Breakfasts, And Friendly Faces Keep Staunton Coming Back To Mrs. Rowe’s Rival, The Beverley

Some restaurants announce themselves with neon signs and billboards. Others sit quietly along a busy street in Staunton, Virginia, and let the drive-through line do the talking. This story is about one of the quiet ones. It is a small, independent kitchen where every order is cooked fresh, and the...

Staunton, VA · 1d

The News Leader

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Staunton's Kevin Hart brings Friends Turned Family home for pop-up

Kevin Hart turned the idea of friends becoming family into a clothing brand. Now, the Staunton native is bringing Friends Turned Family home to Staunton for a pop-up event celebrating fashion, friendship and community. Hart is partnering with Heard The Store, Inez’s Kitchen and the Staunton Black Business Collective for a pop-up event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. “It will just be a time for people to connect,” Hart said. “This is for everyone. I really do want to share this experience with Staunton. I will have some Staunton pieces, specifically for this pop-up. We’ll have some good food and take some dope photos. “It will be a family reunion of sorts, man; just people listening to music, having a good time and exploring a new store in Staunton that, from what I hear, is extremely dope. People will be exposed to Friends Turned Family and exposed to Heard.” A popular vintage clothing store opened by co-founders Cutter Chisnell and Jeffrey Placide, Heard The Store is a fitting venue for the pop-up event. “We are so excited about one of Staunton’s own coming back home to host a pop-up in our space,” Chisnell said. “These types of

Staunton, 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.

Harrisonburg, VA · 21h

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Greene County traffic stop leads to drug arrest

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A man was arrested in Greene County on Tuesday during a traffic stop in which law enforcement found suspected drug paraphernalia and substances believed to be heroin, methamphetamine, and oxycodone hydrochloride, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday. Dylan Frazier has been...

Greene County, VA · 19h

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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...

Harrisonburg, VA · 17h

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Augusta County braces for first freeze as cold air sweeps Virginia

A blast of colder air will send temperatures tumbling across Staunton and Augusta County late this week, with freezing temperatures settling in over the weekend and sticking around into early next week. The National Weather Service forecast for Augusta County calls for rain Thursday, Nov. 12 before colder and gustier conditions arrive. After temperatures climb into the 60s Wednesday and Thursday, daytime highs will fall into the 40s Friday and Saturday. Clouds will increase Wednesday night, bringing a 50% chance of rain after midnight. Rain chances continue Thursday as the front moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service. The colder air will become more noticeable behind the front. Northwest winds could gust up to 25 mph Thursday night and as high as 30 mph Friday. Temperatures will continue dropping into the weekend, with the coldest overnight readings arriving Saturday night. Lows are expected to fall into the 20s and remain unusually cold into early next week, according to the National Weather Service. How cold will it get in Augusta County? Here's the National Weather Service extended forecast for Augusta County: Wednesday: Sunny, with a high in the upper 60s. Rain becomes possible overnight, with a low in

Augusta County, VA · 21h

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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 · 1d

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This Virginia Country Buffet Still Serves Home-Style Cooking And Homemade Pies That Taste Like Sunday At Grandma’s

Homemade pies waiting at the end of a country buffet? That alone could make lunch plans considerably more interesting, especially when the rest of the meal focuses on familiar home-style cooking. The Virginia restaurant offers a casual dining experience built around hearty comfort foods and the freedom to choose your...

Staunton, VA · 2d

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▶︎Full House Watches Madison Drop Regional Title Game

FORT DEFIANCE – Madison County fans turned out in force in Don Landes Gym on Tuesday evening to cheer on the Mountaineers undefeated volleyball team.  Unfortunately, they left Augusta County after watching Madison (23-1) drop a 3-0 VHSL Class 2B regional championship game to the 23-2 Indians.  Fort Defiance, which last won a regional title in 2022, will host the Region A runner-up in a […] The post ▶︎Full House Watches Madison Drop Regional Title Game first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Fort Defiance, 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 · 1d

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False reports of shooting at Timberville Walmart prompts reminder to seek official information

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - A report of an active shooting at the Timberville Walmart on Saturday was later determined to be the sound of a vehicle backfiring. A reported conflict at the scene was verbal. The incident highlights how information shared online can be incorrect, incomplete, or unconfirmed. Harrisonburg...

Timberville, 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...

Harrisonburg, VA · 1d

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Frederick County’s Commonwealth Attorney will not seek charges in a Middletown death

Frederick County Sheriff Lenny Millholland confirmed by text that the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office will not seek charges in a Middletown death. Sheriff Millholland confirmed that the announcment was made November 9 in the shooting death of Woodward Westerfield Jr. It was determined that Westerfield’s son acted lawfully when he...

Frederick County, VA · 1d

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Overnight I-81 North Ramp Closure Planned in Harrisonburg Nov. 11-12

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A ramp along Interstate 81 North in Harrisonburg will close overnight Wednesday and Thursday as crews continue work on the I-81 Widening Harrisonburg project. The ramp to and from Route 33 West (Exit 247B) will be closed from 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, until 7 a.m....

Harrisonburg, VA · 2d

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Staunton police searching for missing 15-year-old girl

Staunton police are searching for missing 15-year-old Nayaliz Inez Scott-Moya. She has been missing since Oct. 18, 2026.

Staunton, VA · 2d

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Trial date set for Staunton man charged with second-degree murder

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A trial date has been set for the Staunton man charged in the death of a woman following a domestic disturbance more than a year ago. Online records showed that Gaines Randolph Thomas was indicted on two charges, including second-degree murder, during a grand jury hearing this morning in Waynesboro Circuit Court. A judge then set a trial date of January 19th.

Staunton, VA · 2d