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Great Community Give 2026
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March for Meals 2026
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Thank You!: Over $25k Raised for the Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon
The Valley Cares for Kids radiothon was a huge success! In total, Harrisonburg Media Group raised $25,632 for UVA Health…
Local News from Rocktown Now
36 minutes ago in Local, Weather
Cloudy this weekend. Wet weather expected next week.
HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – We’ll see a noticeable shift from relatively quiet weather today to a cooler and wetter…
12 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Investigation underway following student report of a BB gun incident at Waynesboro elementary school
It was reported that a student told a teacher that another student, who was 9 years old, may have had a weapon in a bookbag.
14 hours ago in Local
JMU receives $3.5 million gift to advance expansion of health programs
The $3.5 million gift from Richard Gilliam honors the legacy of his late wife, Leslie Flanary Gilliam
14 hours ago in Local
New Directions Center’s art exhibit to be on display starting September 21
A new art exhibit at the Waynesboro Public Library reportedly seeks to raise awareness around domestic abuse.
15 hours ago in Local
JMU faculty mixed media exhibition opens October 2 at Smith House Galleries
Visit opening night between 5 and 7 pm to meet the artists, connect with their creations, and have light refreshments.
Entertainment
18 hours ago in Entertainment
Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders
Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Local
“Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute” to perform at the Wayne Theatre on October 16
The show starts at 7:30 pm.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?
Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys
A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.