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Jun 22, 2026

July First Fridays at The Depot Featuring Erin Harrigan!

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Community Perspective: Rockingham County schools have the second highest book bans in Virginia

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Matt Cross faces another fine for campaign paperwork issue

Rockingham County School Board member Matt Cross faces another campaign-related fine of up to $500 — this time from the Rockingham County Registrar.

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With each election, VPAP seeks to build trust with voters

With the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election less than three weeks away, the nonprofit Virginia Public Access Project (or VPAP for short) will again be a frequently used tool for Virginias who are trying to do their homework on candidates before going to vote. 

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Change to Bluestone Town Center development will allow more buyers to be eligible

A wider range of households will be eligible to purchase homes at the Bluestone Town Center development after the city council’s decision Tuesday. 

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Data shows 420 incidents related to fights in Rockingham schools; Meanwhile, Matt Cross doubles down on criticizing city schools

Two days after Rockingham County School Board member Matt Cross sparked controversy and pushback over his social media posts that included videos of students fighting in school, the fallout persists, while Cross doubled down on his post.

Majority of Rockingham School board condemns Matt Cross for posting video of students’ fight

A meeting of the Rockingham County School Board devolved into board members speaking over each other as chair Sara Horst led a move to condemn member Matt Cross’s recent social media posts.

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City schools to try out AI training pilot program for teachers

The Harrisonburg City Public Schools next month will launch a pilot program in some classrooms to training teachers on AI programs that could assist them.

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