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Simply Natural Living by Great.full Goods to Celebrate Rebranding and Grand Opening

Great.full Goods, one of Harrisonburg’s favorite local businesses, is rebranding and will celebrate its grand opening on Dec. 6.

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Democrats line up to take on Rep. Cline — no matter what the congressional districts look like

Even as Virginia Democrats consider amending the state constitution to redraw congressional districts, three candidates are now seeking the Democratic nomination for the district that spans the Shenandoah Valley and is currently represented by Republican Ben Cline. 

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Valley Lanes gets new name, major upgrade following sale to Waynesboro family

String bowling has arrived in Harrisonburg.

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Gaines Group ArchitectsJuly First Fridays at The Depot Featuring Erin Harrigan!

Jun 22, 2026

July First Fridays at The Depot Featuring Erin Harrigan!

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‘Temporary fix’ or investing in new schools? County board wrestles with options for Rockingham’s future

With an expected influx of new residents into Rockingham County and several schools in need of repairs and approaching capacity, school board members are feeling the squeeze.

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Tiller Strings: sales, rentals, repair, sheet music, accessories.

Stuff the Trunk: Harrisonburg Rallies to Restock Bolt’s Closet

Harrisonburg High School is inviting the community to help “Stuff the Trunk” on Saturday, Nov. 15, to support Bolt’s Closet, a free resource that provides personal care items to students and their families. Volunteers will be collecting donations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Walmart Center on Burgess Road.

A building and a sign that says "The Navigation Center, 1111 North Main Street"

Heading into winter, Navigation Center offers ‘huge blessing’ for those facing housing insecurity

The city’s nearly one-year-old Navigation Center, which is aimed at helping those struggling with housing, sits at the end of a long driveway off North Main Street. Its exterior is lined with potted plants that offer a splash of color to the white building. Inside, chairs line the walls to seat those waiting to check in, and a common room offers those seeking daytime or overnight services a place to sit and socialize. In a separate part of the building, the sleeping area holds neat rows of beds, each with a storage locker, bedside table and a small closet. 

Community Perspective: The missing Link to a thriving Downtown

A contributed perspectives piece by Sarah Baker-McEvilly Four years ago, I opened BMC Bakes in downtown Harrisonburg. What started in the kitchen of my first downtown apartment has grown into a storefront on Main Street, a business built with love for this town and the incredible support of our community. But like many small businesses …

Wilt still leading in squeaker of a 34th District race; Lohr leading school board race by 8 votes

By Bridget Manley, publisher Despite it being the closest election the 34th House District has ever seen, incumbent Tony Wilt looks to be headed for his narrowest victory yet, as he maintains a slight lead in votes over Democratic challenger Andrew Payton. With Wilt receiving about 52% of the vote, according to unofficial results, it would mark …

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