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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…
Valley Cares for Kids 2025
The second annual Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon will be broadcast live from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September…
Shen Valley Deals
Spend Less. Have More. Shen Valley Deals and your favorite local merchants have partnered together to bring you savings! We’ll…
Handbags of Hope
As Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, Harrisonburg Media Group & Style Encore have teamed up with First Step in Harrisonburg…
Local News from Rocktown Now
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Friday, 2/6
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Friday, 2/6
No. 19 JMU Lacrosse drops season opener to No. 1 North Carolina, 19-11
Despite a fourth-quarter surge, No. 19 James Madison lacrosse was unable to overcome its deficit as the Dukes fell to No. 1 North Carolina, 19-11, at Sentara Park on Friday afternoon.
James Madison Softball begins season with 4-3 win over St. Joseph’s
James Madison softball opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 4–3 win over Saint Joseph's on Friday at Anderson Softball Stadium, throwing out the game-tying run at the plate to end the game.
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Thursday, 2/5
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Thursday, 2/5
JMU Lacrosse season opener against No. 1 UNC moved to Friday
Due to forecasted weather conditions this weekend, James Madison lacrosse’s season opener against #1 North Carolina will now be played on Friday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Sentara Park turf field.
Entertainment
2 days ago in Entertainment
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’
When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades.