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Augusta County Sheriff’s office investigate Craigsville shooting
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night. It happened shortly before 10 p.m. in the 450 block of Hite Hollow Road in Craigsville. The result was a woman suffering a gunshot wound to the arm. Craigsville...
James Monroe’s Highland to celebrate Independence Day with free concert, $10 general admission to museum
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) — James Monroe’s Highland will host a free concert on the 4th of July, with $10 general admission for museum visitors. The Staunton-based Heifetz International Music Institute will provide patriotic music to celebrate America’s Independance. Performers will be the youth and young adults participating in this year’s Heifetz Summer Program.
Anastasiia Zakharova Elevated to Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development for 2024-25 Season
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Head Coach Sean O'Regan has announced the promotion of Anastasiia Zakharova as the women's basketball's new assistant coach/director of player development for the upcoming season on Wednesday afternoon. "I'm grateful for Coach O and the opportunity to continue working with this program," said Zakharova....
Bold Rock’s new ‘dill-licious’ cider coming soon
NELLYSFORD, Va. (WVIR) - What started as an April Fool’s joke will sell at a local cidery. The staff are calling it ‘dill-licious.’ Bold Rock Brewery will launch its dill pickle cider on July 6. The company stated playing around with pickle juice flavors in the cider...
TomSox Bounce Back with Dramatic Comeback Victory Against Turks
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Last night (Tuesday, July 2, 2024) the Harrisonburg Turks were riding high after a demonstrative victory at home over the Southern Division leading Charlottesville Tom Sox. The Tom Sox entered play on July 2nd knowing what they needed to do differently and looked to execute a reversal of fortunes in game 2 to hold the Turks’ division advance in the 2024 Valley League Baseball season. 2 innings into the game, it was looking like more of the same for the home team, with pitcher David Davilla taking the mound in the third with a 5-2 over his opponent, Tom Sox starter Palmer O’Beirne.
Shenandoah AFP chapter taking nominations for National Philanthropy Day awards
Harrisonburg, VA (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Award nominations to acknowledge philanthropic support and generosity in the Shenandoah Valley have opened for National Philanthropy Day 2024. The Shenandoah Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals announced in a news release that they invite individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations to submit their...
Fawley appointed to Broadway Town Council to finish term vacated by Fulk
BROADWAY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Broadway Town Council has filled the seat previously held by former council member Leslie Fulk. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the council appointed Elizabeth “Liz” Fawley to finish out the term for Fulk, who resigned last month. She has served on the Town’s planning commission since February.
Sentencing hearing delayed for Timberville man charged with assault
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Timberville man who was arrested following a 19-hour standoff with police will have to wait a couple of weeks to find out his fate. A sentencing hearing was scheduled for Tuesday morning for Joshua Ryan Litten in Shenandoah County Circuit Court. However,...
Bridgewater College to participate in Virginia Private College week
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The annual Virginia Private College Week is set for July 15-20. and one of the schools participating is Bridgewater College. Director of Admissions Jarret Smith said on the Mike Schikman Show earlier this week that the week-long event is a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to get a comprehensive view of Bridgewater and other private colleges in Virginia.
Hearing delayed for McGaheysville man accused of shooting Waynesboro man
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Rockingham County man who was charged in a shooting in Waynesboro on Memorial Day weekend had his hearing scheduled for yesterday afternoon continued until the end of the month. Dustin Allen Dove of McGaheysville will now appear in general district court on...
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