Rockingham County News

17/01/2024

The Grand Opening is January 20th from 4-6 pm.

By Amanda Ritchie Being a caregiver to a family member with physical, emotional, or mental disabilities is as rewarding as it is challenging. While giving through service and care to others brings …

16/01/2024

A wonderful article you won't want to miss!

By Amanda Ritchie If you are familiar with Anna Sewell’s beloved novel Black Beauty, you will no doubt remember the incredible saga of a singular horse’s exposure to both the cruelty and benevolenc…

10/01/2024

09/01/2024

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2024/01/06/test/

By: RCN Board Here’s what you should know. The new Rockingham County School Board consisting of Sara Horst, Hollie Cave and Ashley Burgoyne took the helm on Monday. The only two members left …

26/12/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/12/26/compassionate-conservatism-embracing-wider-compassion-beyond-the-ballot-box/

By: Dennis DaPonte In the heart of every true conservative lies the sacred values of God, Country, and Family. These pillars have long guided our decisions, shaped our worldview, and informed our p…

14/12/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/12/14/local-ffa-recognition/

Rockingham County News would like to commend the many RCPS FFA members who participated in the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, IN in November. These students were recognized at the school …

09/12/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/12/09/post-election-recap-local-gop-reigns-supreme/

In the recently concluded 2023 election cycle, Rockingham County witnessed a political spectacle that will be etched in local history for years to come. The Republican Party emerged triumphant, res…

06/12/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/12/06/exciting-news-for-jmu-duke-fans-from-the-the-wishing-well-in-harrisonburg/

James Madison University By: RCN Board Get ready for the ultimate showdown at “The Armed Forces Bowl” as our JMU Dukes take on Air Force on Saturday, December 23rd at 3:30 pm EST! Enhan…

02/12/2023

Are you attending the CHRISTMAS parade in Harrisonburg this evening? If so, drop your pics from the event here!

27/11/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/11/27/setting-expectations-of-excellence-means-striking-a-balance-on-assessment/

By: Amanda Ritchie Bringing up a discussion about student assessments raises mixed feelings on the subject. Parents sometimes don’t see the value, students generally stress over them, and teachers …

04/11/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/11/04/shazam-unto-you-a-child-is-born/

By: Amanda Ritchie It’s only November, but it’s not too early to get into the holiday spirit. If you’re looking for a way to kick off your Christmas season, join the Off Broadway Players on Friday,…

02/11/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/11/02/answer-the-call-thoughts-from-the-parents-rally/

Image From Harrisonburg City Republican Committee page By: Dr. Dennis Da Ponte On October 21st, in Harrisonburg, I had the honor of serving as a panel member at the Parents Rally, an event…

01/11/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/11/01/broadways-newest-restaurant-boasts-bbq-bounty/

By: Amanda Ritchie If you’ve never heard of a BBQ Sundae, you’ve probably never tried Fat Boyz BBQ. During the last year and half, Fat Boyz BBQ has sold more than 3,000 of their version of a sundae…

31/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/30/a-way-out/

A Way Out  By: Meredith Read, meredithkread.com Have you ever had a fly trapped in your car? There’s been a fly buzzing around my van for at least a week now. It’s probably surviving off of sc…

30/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/30/a-pro-woman-vote-for-school-board/

By: Margot Ohlfearnain The year is 2023 but it feels as if the calendar has rolled back a hundred years for women and girls in Virginia, and just about anywhere else in the Western world. Hyperboli…

23/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/23/pay-no-attention-to-the-man-behind-the-moniker/

By: Amanda Ritchie There’s a quote by Maya Angelou that is often paraphrased: “When people show you who they are, believe them.”  The problem with social media is that, sometimes, people don’t…

20/10/2023

The full school board debate. Apologies for the technical difficulties last night. Growing pains :). We thank you for your support of our community driven news group.

19/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/18/voting-setting-the-expectations-of-the-citizenry/

By: Amanda Ritchie With all the mudslinging that inevitably accompanies an election cycle, it’s easy to get bogged down in the negative aspects of politics. Although it might be tempting to dismiss…

13/10/2023

RCN will be hosting a debate w/ The Valley Trail & The Republican Women of Harrisonburg & Rockingham, next Thursday October 19th.

09/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/09/rockingham-county-district-5-school-board-candidate-calls-for-full-support-of-governor-youngkins-model-policies/

At the last Rockingham County School Board meeting, there was a 3-1-1 vote to develop policy revisions that incorporate reference to only certain portions of Governor Youngkin’s 2023 Model Policies…

05/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/02/2023-local-elections-spotlight-series-district-34-house-of-delegates-race/

Esther Nizer Tony Wilt What inspired you to run for this position? Esther Nizer When redistricting brought my home community of Elkton into the 34th District, it created a more coherent district. F…

05/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/05/2023-local-election-spotlight-series-district-5-school-board-race/

Paula Lam Hollie Cave What inspired you to run for this position? Paula Lam Over the past 20 years, I have been engaged in the learning process as my children have all attended RCPS scho…

04/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/01/2023-local-elections-spotlight-series-district-5-board-of-supervisors/

1. What inspired you to run for this position? Joel Hensley That’s a long story, one that could go as far back as eight years old. But most recently, after I moved back from the Richmond area, I sa…

03/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/01/2023-local-elections-spotlight-series-district-2-school-board-race/

Ashley Burgoyne Larry Chico 1. What inspired you to run for this position? Ashley Burgoyne I was inspired to run for this position because of my deep commitment to the Rockingham County Public Scho…

02/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/01/2023-local-elections-spotlight-series-district-2-senate-race/

1. What inspired you to run for this position? Joshua Huffman Mark Obenshain inspired me to run against him. To give you some background, in 2014 I ran as an independent candidate for Harrisonburg …

02/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/02/hensley-takes-oath-as-new-district-5-supervisor/

Left to Right: Chaz Haywood, Joel Hensley, his daughter. Joel Hensley was sworn-in as District 5 Supervisor Friday morning after the Board of Supervisors announced his appointment on Wednesday nigh…

02/10/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/10/01/2023-election-spotlight-series-rockingham-soil-water/

1. What inspired you to run for this position? A few things: First seek out thought and prayer, then after having that “talk” with my daughter who just graduated college about doing so…

28/09/2023

https://rockinghamcountynews.com/2023/09/28/attorney-general-miyares-lt-governor-sears-endorse-local-gop-candidates/

Rockingham County Republican Committee Contact: Daryl Borgquist 703-297-0917 Virginia Lt. Governor Sears Endorses Leila Longcor for District 4 Supervisor HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA – The Rockingh…