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Thunderstorms, possible flash flooding for Staunton: Week ahead weather forecast
STAUNTON – Early Monday morning, National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland for the week ahead. On Monday multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms move across the area through Monday night. Heavy rainfall could result in scattered...
Trial continues for Harrisonburg man charged in connection with body found at construction site
It is Day 6 of the trial of Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr., who is accused of murdering Towan Julian Cappell, after his body was found at an Eastover Drive construction site on August 18 of last year. Gordon, 25, was indicted by a grand jury last November and has remained...
Chris Huffman named RCBL Player & Pitcher of the Year; Moomaw, Nicely also honored
The Rockingham County Baseball League announced their major award winners for the 2024 season on Sunday as they get set to open the postseason Monday night. The Player and Pitcher of the Year is Bridgewater’s Chris Huffman. Huffman went 4-0 on the mound this summer with a 0.93 ERA...
Dominos and RHSPCA hosting dough-nation day
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Dominos will be partnering with the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA for their dough-nation day. On Tuesday, July 30th 10 percent of all orders placed at both Harrisonburg Dominos locations will be donated to the SPCA. The RHSPCA is also holding a name your price adoption event...
‘Reconnect with empathy’ at ShenanArts with stage production of ‘Cabaret’
ShenanArts is delighted to present the iconic musical “Cabaret,” directed by Robb Zahm from August 2 to 4, 2024 and August 9 to 11. The captivating production offers audiences an experience of unforgettable high-energy entertainment blended with a thought-provoking story. “I chose to direct Cabaret now because it...
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Harris Reveals 2024 Women's Volleyball Schedule
BRIDGEWATER, Va. - Bridgewater College Women's Volleyball Head Coach Erin Harris has announced her squad's 2024 schedule. The Eagles open up the campaign with back-to-back weekend tournaments. BC heads north to Gettysburg, Pa. for the Battlefield Classic on Aug. 30-31 for dates with York, Gettysburg, Messiah and Gallaudet on opening weekend. The following weekend sees BC head to the Raleigh invitational where they will battle Meredith, Warren Wilson, Catholic and William Peace on Sep. 6 and 7.
Back-to-School-Bash in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - At Kate Collins Middle School, Waynesboro Public Schools System hosted its annual Back-to-School-Bash to help parents get their kids prepared for the school year. The event gave out all kinds of school supplies, helped kids get physicals and even gave them fresh haircuts. Assistant Superintendent Ryan...
Area leaders react to Biden withdrawal
Area elected and Republican and Democratic leaders appreciate President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside in his re-election bid but say the withdrawal does not change the focus moving toward the November election. “It doesn’t change what I’m doing in Waynesboro. Nothing changes. We have races locally and at...
Bridgewater's Huffman Named RCBL MVP
The Rockingham County Baseball League has announced its annual season awards, with Bridgewater’s Chris Huffman taking both Most Valuable Player and Pitcher of the Year honors. Huffman earned Most Valuable Player with a .388 batting average, a .429 on-base percentage, and a .500 slugging percentage. Huffman tied for first...
JMU's Cheifetz Continuing To Raise Alzheimer's Awareness
Over the last two summers, Jason Cheifetz has thrown strikeouts for more than just the drive to win games. For every strikeout he’s thrown over the last two Valley Baseball League seasons, the right-handed Harrisonburg Turks pitcher and James Madison rising junior has made a five-dollar donation pledge to Amy’s Army, a team page created in 2021 to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s — the world’s largest event to end the disease.
Yolanda Rolon Phillips
Yolanda Rolon Phillips, 86, of Staunton, died July 18, 2024 at Life Care Center of New Market. She was born March 5, 1938 in New York City, NY and was a daughter of the late Louis and Virginia Mongold Rolon. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Carmel United...
Harrisonburg Opens Applications For Citizen Academy
The city of Harrisonburg is preparing for the 2024 season of its annual Citizen Academy program. The 13-week program is designed to bring city residents and staff together by helping community members understand how different city departments and programs operate. From Aug. 22 through mid-November, program participants will have the chance to visit different city departments and learn about the programs and services they offer the community.
Formation Of Alpha Dogs Helped Take JMU To New Heights
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a three-part series on the Alpha Dogs, a football specific booster group at James Madison University, and the way it aided the Dukes in its FBS transition. Almost exactly 10 years ago, in late July of 2014, the beginning of the modern era...
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