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Local News from Rocktown Now
3 hours ago in Local
Traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley – Week of October 12, 2026
VDOT's list of maintenance and construction work in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of October 12, 2026.
Dukes grind out road win at Georgia Southern
James Madison overcame a four-point halftime deficit to take down Georgia Southern, 27-24, on Saturday night.
11 hours ago in Local, Roads & Traffic
Paving projects begin Monday in Hillcrest neighborhood in Staunton
Milling will take place on Monday and Tuesday and paving will begin on Wednesday.
14 hours ago in Local, Weather
Shenandoah Valley Forecast: Rain, heavy at times today
t's looking like we will see a steady and soaking rain today with 2-3 inches accumulation possible .
23 hours ago in Local, Weather
Shenandoah Valley Weather: Remnants of Hurricane Isaias will bring rain and wind tonight and Sunday
Rainfall estimates for the Shenandoah Valley are between one and two inches
Entertainment
1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Garden Grow Music Festival to be held on October 17
Bridgewater Church of the Brethren will hold the first Garden Grow Music Festival on Saturday, October 17 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Local
Waynesboro Heritage Museum to open “On With The Show” exhibit celebrating a century of the Wayne Theatre
“On With The Show: A Century of the Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro, Va.” opens Saturday, October 10.