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Tag Archives: Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg man in custody following alleged rape of child under 13 years old

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A Harrisonburg man has been arrested and charged for the alleged rape of a child under 13 years of age, according to police.

Posted byCrystal GrahamFebruary 3, 2026Posted inLocal News, Public SafetyTags: Harrisonburg

Lynchburg law enforcement professional introduced as Harrisonburg’s next police chief

Harrisonburg Police Chief Joe Tucker

A Lynchburg law enforcement professional will join the ranks of the Harrisonburg Police Department as its next police chief starting Monday.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJanuary 28, 2026Posted inLocal News, Public SafetyTags: Harrisonburg, Lynchburg

Harrisonburg: Aging tree, part of holiday celebrations in Court Square, to be replaced

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A spruce tree in Court Square that has been part of holiday celebrations in Harrisonburg is being replaced by a cedar.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJanuary 27, 2026Posted inLocal NewsTags: Harrisonburg, Orange County, Rockingham County

Staunton: Resident asks City Council to take a stance on immigration enforcement

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The Harrisonburg School Board recently reinforced its “unwavering support” for immigrant families in the city.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026Posted inLocal News, PoliticsTags: Harrisonburg, ICE, Immigration, Staunton

Update: Harrisonburg Fire Department reveals cause of Walmart fire

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The fire at the Harrisonburg Walmart reported early Monday morning was caused by lithium-ion batteries that ignited inside combustible packaging within a heavy-duty wire framed storage unit.

Posted byChris GrahamJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026Posted inLocal News, Public SafetyTags: Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg: 21-year old sustains serious injuries in high-speed crash

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A 21-year-old from Rockingham County sustained serious injuries in a crash Thursday night on Stone Spring Road.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026Posted inLocal News, Public SafetyTags: Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia State Police

VDOT: I-81 widening to begin this spring in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County

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Work will begin this spring on a project to widen six miles of Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026Posted inLocal News, Public SafetyTags: Harrisonburg, Interstate 81, Rockingham County, VDOT

Harrisonburg: Speech and Language Center to consolidate offices downtown

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The Speech and Language Center will soon have a new home in Downtown Harrisonburg at 181 S. Liberty Street.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJanuary 14, 2026Posted inLocal NewsTags: Harrisonburg, Rockingham County

Harrisonburg: Visioning process for future of Court Square Theater begins this month

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A trio of community meetings to discuss the future of Court Square Theater will be held next month in downtown Harrisonburg.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJanuary 13, 2026Posted inArts & Culture, Local NewsTags: Arts Council of the Valley, Court Square Theater, Harrisonburg, JMU

Harrisonburg: Court Square Theater gets new life, nonprofit takes over lease

court square theater harrisonburg

Court Square Theater in Harrisonburg has new life after a local group stepped in to secure a lease through the end of the year.

Posted byCrystal GrahamJanuary 8, 2026Posted inArts & Culture, Local NewsTags: Court Square Theater, Harrisonburg

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