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Rockingham moving toward limiting tech in classrooms

The Rockingham County School Board is aggressively pursuing a policy to limit school-sanctioned technology use for kids during the instructional day.

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Gaines Group ArchitectsProject Update: George’s Flowers in Roanoke is Now Under Construction!

Jul 10, 2026

Project Update: George’s Flowers in Roanoke is Now Under Construction!

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Without enough drivers, the wheels on the bus go slowly sometimes

Bus delays have become a daily reality for Rockingham County Public Schools, where a shortage of drivers has forced schools to combine routes, adjust pickup times and, on some days, leave routes uncovered.

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Here’s what’s behind the proposed new school times — and why some families are concerned

The Harrisonburg City School Board is considering new start and end times for schools, and the potential changes aren’t going over well with some parents. 

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City seeks input on housing needs and discrimination

In analyzing impediments to fair housing choices, the city is seeking the public’s input — including with a survey and a forum — to find out what people see as Harrisonburg’s most urgent needs. They will also allow residents to share whether they faced discrimination in their searches for housing.

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Schools select company for Bluestone solar project; Teachers ask for keeping the shorter school day

Harrisonburg City Public Schools will enter contract negotiations with a Madison Heights-based solar company to construct new solar panels on the roof and campus of Bluestone Elementary, which the school board decided at Tuesday’s meeting.  

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