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Great Community Give 2026
Join Harrisonburg Media Group as we support the Great Community Give on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00am-8pm! Great Community Give…
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
32 minutes ago in Community, Local
The Harrisonburg Salvation Army releases Christmas in July results for 2026
The Salvation Army Christmas in July kettle campaign came in at $14,343.85 and that exceeds last year’s results of $11,290.29.
38 minutes ago in Community, Local
Jonathan Dean selected as next Deputy Director of Harrisonburg Public Works
Dean will assist in overseeing the department's operations and strategic initiatives as deputy director while supporting the delivery of essential public services to community members.
JMU’s Greenberg named to Outland Trophy watch list
James Madison offensive lineman Zach Greenberg was named to the 2026 Outland Trophy Watch List, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) on Tuesday.
1 hour ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted Timberville man
41-year-old Daniel Wayne Life has been wanted since April.
6 hours ago in Local
Queen City Word Fest returns to Staunton in October
The event returns to Downtown Staunton on Saturday, October 17 and will bring together authors, readers, and writers.
Entertainment
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species
Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local
Wayne Theatre’s 16th annual Virginia Chili, Blues & Brews Festival Returns September 11-12
Every ticket purchased directly supports the Wayne Theatre's Studio Wayne Arts Education programs.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye
Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.