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20 hours ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

1 week ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

1 week ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

2 weeks ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

2 weeks ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

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Lifestyle

13 hours ago in Lifestyle

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Tours offer Halloween enthusiasts visits to former psychiatric hospital and funeral home

It's not enough these days for some Halloween enthusiasts to be scared by actors dressed up in spooky getups at makeshift haunted houses: They want the "real" thing.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less

Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.

Sports News

6 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/30

Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/30

7 hours ago in Sports

JMU Men’s Soccer plays ODU to a 1-1 draw in Norfolk

After a scoreless first half, each side stung one another with a goal in the second half as James Madison men's soccer (7-5-4, 4-1-3 SBC) played ODU to a 1-1 draw in a feisty Royal Rivalry clash Friday evening at the ODU Soccer Complex.

7 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater Volleyball takes down Shenandoah on the road in three sets

Bridgewater Volleyball takes down Shenandoah in three sets

7 hours ago in Sports

James Madison Volleyball falls at home to Coastal for fifth straight loss

James Madison volleyball dropped a back-and-forth battle, 3-2, to Coastal Carolina on Friday night at the Convocation Center.

10 hours ago in Sports

JMU Field Hockey comes up short at No. 4 UMass, 3-0

Overwhelming offensive pressure from No. 4 Massachusetts forced James Madison field hockey (8-8, 7-2 MAC) into a 3-0 loss at the Gladchuk Field Hockey Complex Friday afternoon.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

Dukes drop second straight OT game as they fall to Troy, 24-21

James Madison was plagued by turnovers in a 24-21, overtime loss to Troy on Thursday night at Bridgeforth Stadium.

2 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

East Rock High School Head Football Coach Dontae Gholson previews game against Broadway

East Rockingham High School Head Football Coach Dontae Gholson previews their game against Broadway.

2 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Broadway High School Head Football Coach Jesse Lohr previews game against East Rockingham

Broadway High School Head Football Coach Jesse Lohr previews their game against East Rockingham High School.

2 days ago in Community, High School Sports, Local, Sports

Buffalo Gap High School moves on to final round of T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights competition

Buffalo Gap High School has been named the East Division Champion in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition and need your votes once again.

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16 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Shenandoah County classified as certified crime prevention community

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Sheriff Tim Carter reports that the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Committee voted to approve the historic certification this week in Richmond.

2 hours ago in Local, Weather

Cooler this weekend with clouds and sunshine

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Conditions should be good for all the trick or treaters this evening, although it will be cool.

6 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/30

Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/30

12 hours ago in Local, Weather

Cooler this weekend with partly cloudy skies

Halloween will bring lower temperatures and some clouds.