2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1662+ words) VDOT's list of maintenance and construction work in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of September 14, 2026. HARRISONBURG, VA (Virginia Department of Transportation) — The following is a list of maintenance and construction work that may affect traffic in the Shenandoah Valley....

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (478+ words) WEYERS CAVE, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, will host a one-day conference entitled Fundraising in a Shifting Landscape from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (299+ words) HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — James Madison University (JMU) celebrated the reopening of Carrier Library today, September 10, 2026, after closing for renovation in June of 2023. After more than a decade of planning and three years of construction, Carrier Library has reopened as…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (279+ words) WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Waynesboro Police Department has arrested a suspect following an overnight shooting that occurred on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. According to officials, Waynesboro Police Officers responded to Sunset Park at 300 North Winchester Avenue at approximately 9:30 p.m. following reports…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (175+ words) HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — In honor of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Rocktown High School is hosting a First Responder Night this Friday. According to school officials, there will be a touch a truck event at 6:00 PM to see police vehicles,…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (256+ words) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Rockingham County Clerk of the Circuit Court Chaz W. Haywood announced a new leadership structure within the Clerk’s Office. Assistant Chief Deputy of Courts Danielle Ritchie has been appointed Chief Deputy of Courts, and Assistant…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (180+ words) The event will be at the shop on Essex Avenue this Saturday from 8:30am to noon. WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Waynesboro Facilities Shop will be the site for the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day this weekend. Residents of Staunton, Waynesboro…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (168+ words) HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg City Council approved the proposed mosaic design by Scott Supraner for the pumphouse at the Spraygrounds at Ralph Sampson Park during last night’s meeting. Last fall, Harrisonburg residents Steve and Chris Carpenter offered to…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (199+ words) Waynesboro Public Schools has announced that the reopening has been indefinitely postponed. WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — A week after the Westwood Hills Elementary School shooting, students will not be heading back to class today as originally planned. Waynesboro Public Schools…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (211+ words) A 43-year-old woman is in the hospital after a domestic incident. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A domestic incident over the weekend in Rockingham County landed one woman in the hospital and a juvenile in custody. Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan…...