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Rockingham Co. parents and school staff cite safety as the area they want leaders to prioritize
School safety is the top priority for community members when looking ahead to the next five years in Rockingham County Public Schools.
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School board approves collective bargaining for teachers after tense meeting
The Harrisonburg City School Board approved a collective bargaining resolution at its meeting Thursday amid strong reactions and continued disagreements between board members and members of the Harrisonburg Education Association (HEA).
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Murmuration
You’d heard that it was possible in the city, in the autumn and winter months, to see the murmuration of starlings at dawn and dusk: the birds flocking together in a wavelike motion, making dazzling patterns in the sky to the rhythmic murmur of wings.
Dems appear to sweep city council races, but large number of provisional ballots cloud final outcome for now
A total of 15,051 votes were unofficially counted by about 9:30 p.m., but another 2,351 provisional ballots had yet to be counted and could affect the final outcomes of all races on the ballot.
Seeking a third term on council, Deanna Reed wants city to be more supportive ‘for all’
Deanna Reed has always been proud of her hometown. Born and raised in Harrisonburg, Reed said her priority has always been to make sure the community is “a city for all.” Reed, who has been mayor since 2017, is running for re-election to the city council as one of four candidates vying for three spots. She was the top vote-getter in the June Democratic primary.
Harrisonburg celebrates local artist traffic cabinet art wrap project
Local downtown art murals were celebrated at an event held through the collaboration of Harrisonburg Public Works, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance and the Art Council of the Valley on Monday, October 28 at Court Square Theatre. In August, ten local artists painted the murals, which were then transferred to ten different traffic cabinets around downtown.
The Ghost of Evelyn Byrd
Evelyn Byrd Nelson Page. Evelyn Byrd Page Lee. Evelyn Byrd Beverly Lee. Evelyn Byrd Page Wood. The name proliferated, rising through history like an unquiet spirit.
School expansions, renovations and a possible new elementary school top county’s wish list
Rockingham County Public Schools is pursuing $168 million in building projects through 2030 — including middle and high school expansions, renovations and a potential new elementary school.
