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Skyline Middle School Welcomes New Principal Chad Burk
Skyline Middle School is buzzing with excitement as it welcomes its new principal, Chad Burk. With 17 years of experience in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Mr. Burk brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to the Warren County community. “I’ve felt so welcomed by everyone I’ve met...
“Dukes of Hazard” actor Tom Wopat talks ‘Cooter’s Place’ ahead of 25th anniversary event
LURAY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – This weekend is the 25th anniversary of Cooters Place at the Page Valley Fairgrounds. The event will feature some of the cast of the hit television show, “The Dukes of Hazzard,” including Tom Wopat, who played the part of Luke Duke. Wopat...
Rotary Club of Rockingham County to install new Peace Pole in downtown Harrisonburg
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—The Rotary Club of Rockingham County secured enough donations to install a peace pole across from the city municipal building in downtown Harrisonburg. Founded in Japan over fifty years ago, Peace Poles, which carry the message May Peace Prevail on Earth, have been planted by supporters worldwide...
Pittsburgh Pirates select Kettle Run graduate Joe Vogatsky in MLB Draft
Kettle Run graduate Joe Vogatsky was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 19th round Tuesday of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft June 16. Vogatsky is the seventh James Madison University baseball player to be drafted twice. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 14th round of the 2023 draft but opted to return to the Dukes for his senior season.
R-MA President David Wesley Under Scrutiny in Wake of Flight Scholarship Accusation, Lost Air Force Jr. ROTC Accreditation
A rising tide of controversy is erupting within the Randolph-Macon Academy community in the wake of several developments. Those include a public complaint by a family member of the late R-MA Commandant Ivan Mieth alleging contractual violations involving a flight scholarship created by the family in Commandant Meith’s memory after his death in a fire in 2012; and a multi-faceted litigation filed by terminated staffer Louis Massett in both local and federal court alleging discrimanatory and retaliatory actions in the R-MA work place.
2024 JMU Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
James Madison was arguably the best Group of Five team in 2023, despite being in just its second year in the FBS. The Dukes went 11-1 in the regular season, with their only loss being to App State in overtime. Due to NCAA rules for teams transitioning to the FBS, JMU couldn’t play for the Sun Belt Championship. But the Dukes were able to make an appearance in their first ever bowl game, which resulted in a loss to Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.
Virginia State Police hosting free motorcycle event
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Virginia State Police are hosting a free motorcycle self-assessment course. The event will be this Saturday, July 20, from 8:30 to 1 and riders can ride, learn, and practice rider safety through the S.I.P.D.E process which stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
Crews respond to reports of morning structure fire on Deyerle Ave in Harrisonburg
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Harrisonburg fire officials were called out to an assisted living facility this morning after an outdoor fire sent smoke inside the building. Fire Chief Matt Tobia reports on what happened shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of Deyerle Avenue. “They started a...
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