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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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

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Lifestyle

12 hours 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.

3 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.

4 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.

7 days 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.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.

Sports News

3 hours 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.

14 hours 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.

14 hours 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.

15 hours 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.

1 day ago in Sports

Bridgewater Volleyball sweeps Hollins to stay unbeaten in the ODAC

Bridgewater Volleyball sweeps Hollins to stay unbeaten in the ODAC

1 day ago in Sports

EMU Volleyball knocks off Randolph-Macon in five sets

EMU Volleyball knocks off Randolph-Macon in five sets

1 day ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Wednesday, 10/28

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Wednesday, 10/28

1 day ago in Sports

BC Men’s Soccer falls to Shenandoah in regular season finale

The Bridgewater College men's soccer team closed the regular season with a 1-0 loss to Shenandoah Wednesday afternoon at the Bridgewater Soccer Complex.

1 day ago in Sports

Eastern Mennonite Men’s Soccer drops road game at Hampden-Sydney, 3-1

Eastern Mennonite Men's Soccer falls at Hampden-Sydney, 3-1

Local News from Rocktown Now

1 hour ago in Local, Weather

Sunshine and warm today. Clouds and cooler for Halloween

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Halloween will bring lower temperatures and some clouds.

3 hours 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.

12 hours ago in Local, Weather

Clear starry skies tonight, Sunny and warm Friday

A cold front is expected to arrive late tomorrow night into Saturday, cooling temperatures for Halloween.

13 hours ago in Elections, Local

Ben Cline 6th District Candidate Full Interview

6th District Candidate Ben Cline discusses his plans if he returns to Congress again.