6+ hour, 11+ min ago  (211+ words) 49-year-old James W. Cox III was arrested on Wednesday for 10 counts relating to an alleged sexual assault. STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) " A Staunton man was arrested on Wednesday for several counts relating to an alleged sexual assault. Staunton Police Sergeant Chris…...

9+ hour, 56+ min ago  (189+ words) STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) " Spring paving season is in full swing in Staunton, with work planned for numerous streets throughout the city over the next couple of months. While specific timing is subject to change due to weather and operational…...

10+ hour, 3+ min ago  (171+ words) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) " A middle school teacher from Rockingham County has been named the 2027 "Lucy F. Simms Educator of the Year." Rockingham Educational Foundation Incorporated, or REFI, presented Amy Mc Avoy from Wilbur S. Pence Middle School the top honor…...

5+ hour, 52+ min ago  (188+ words) WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) " The Waynesboro man who was arrested last October for allegedly assaulting several police officers will spend a year in jail. According to online records, Jerry Lee Ashby pleaded guilty to two counts of assault on a…...

11+ hour, 57+ min ago  (161+ words) HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) " A warm front will help temperatures climb today and Friday. A cold will drop temperatures a little for the weekend, but dry weather is expected to continue through Sunday. Temperatures will soar through the 70s and into…...

23+ hour, 9+ min ago  (261+ words) The National Weather Service has upgraded a previously issued Freeze Watch to a Freeze Warning. STERLING VA: (Rocktown Now) " Freeze Warning Issued for Region as Temperatures Expected to Plunge Overnight The National Weather Service has upgraded a previously issued Freeze…...

19+ hour, 33+ min ago  (167+ words) Rocktown Now Ken Slack, Virginia Department of Transportation 4/8/26 " Late Afternoons Ken Slack with the Virginia Department of Transportation for the VDOT Monthly Update. HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) " Ken Slack with the Virginia Department of Transportation for the VDOT Monthly Update....

13+ hour, 46+ min ago  (398+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) " A balanced scoring attack allowed James Madison lacrosse to take down No. 22 Georgetown, 13-7, at Sentara Park on Wednesday afternoon. The defense was anchored by Ava Bleckley's three caused turnovers and two ground balls. Abigail Beattie got…...

1+ day, 30+ min ago  (158+ words) HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) " James Madison University held the Installation'Ceremony'for seventh President James C. Schmidt today, April 8, 2026, at Atlantic Union Bank Center.' Schmidt said during his speech that'he is acutely aware of'the large shoes he must fill.' "I follow on the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (326+ words) Residents can speak at public hearings on April 8 and April 22 at 6pm at the County Administration Building on East Gay Street in Harrisonburg. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) " Residents in Rockingham County will have a chance to voice their opinions on…...