7+ hour, 2+ min ago   (343+ words) NEW ORLEANS (JMU Athletics) – The Sun Belt Conference has unveiled the league’s 2026-27 women’s basketball schedule on Thursday, laying out James Madison’s 18-game slate, with 12 games against traditional Sun Belt East opponents. The Sun Belt Women’s Basketball Championship will return to…...

13+ hour, 49+ min ago   (209+ words) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Following recent cyberattacks targeting U.S. water and wastewater utilities in multiple states, local officials say there are various safeguards to protect Rockingham County from falling victim to similar attempts. “They help us conduct tabletop exercises…...

12+ hour, 47+ min ago   (344+ words) In an op-ed published by The Washington Post, Spanberger said her involvement will focus on three priorities. RICHMOND, VA (Rocktown Now) — Governor Abigail Spanberger has just announced she will intervene in the proposed $67 billion merger between Florida-based NextEra Energy and…...

14+ hour, 5+ min ago   (215+ words) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Hot off the heels of Governor Abigail Spanberger’s visits to Harrisonburg and Verona on Tuesday, Attorney General Jay Jones made a stop in the area as well. Jones met with administrators at Sentara RMH Wednesday…...

21+ hour, 40+ min ago   (500+ words) NEW ORLEANS (JMU Athletics) – Ginny Lackey was named the Preseason Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year, and James Madison women’s soccer was voted the league favorite, the conference announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5. In total, three Dukes were named…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (237+ words) SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A flipped vehicle snarled traffic on Route 211 this morning, August 5, 2026, in Shenandoah County. At around 7:30 AM, Courtney Cave, Deputy Chief of Operations at Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue, said units were dispatched to Runaway Lane…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (247+ words) The church will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 15th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Divine Unity Community Church in Harrisonburg is partnering with local volunteers and community organizations to provide free resources that help students prepare for…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (229+ words) Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk Chaz W. Haywood announced the installation of a new mixed-media artwork by 13-year-old local artist Marquel Ocheltree. ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk Chaz W. Haywood announced the installation of a new…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (143+ words) AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting training exercises at Ridgeview Christian School today. Sheriff Donald Smith says an increased law enforcement will be present on campus and to not be alarmed as there…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (214+ words) HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – A warm front over southern Virginia will slowly move north over the next few days, bringing an increased chance for showers and thunderstorms. The moist, southerly flow of air will increase the chance for heavy downpours…...