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Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.

1 day ago in National

Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater

A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.

1 day ago in National

November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos

National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.

4 days 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.

2 weeks 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.

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Lifestyle

4 days 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.

5 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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

12 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Men’s Basketball drops season opener to Miami (Ohio), 86-77

The James Madison's Men's Basketball season and home opener ended in an 86-77 loss to Miami (Ohio) on Monday night.

12 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Women’s Basketball begins season with 59-52 loss at Miami

James Madison committed 26 turnovers in a 59-52 loss to Miami (Ohio) to open the 2026-27 season on Monday night at Millett Hall.

12 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Monday, 11/2

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Monday, 11/2

19 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater’s Stoop named ODAC Volleyball Player of the Week

The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced Monday afternoon the women's volleyball ODAC Player of the Week honorees as Reagan Stoop garnered her third ODAC Player of the Week honor after an impressive showing last week.

20 hours ago in Sports

JMU’s Pucilowski named Freshman of the Year, three Dukes earn All-SCB Cross Country honors

Following the 2026 Sun Belt Cross Country Championship, Anna Pucilowski earned Freshman of the Year, and she, Sidney Walters, and Mullane Baumiller all received all-conference nods, the league announced Monday.

21 hours ago in Sports

BC’s Narby, Lockard sweep the weekly ODAC Women’s Soccer awards

Bridgewater College women's soccer players Laura Narby and Erinn Lockard earned the final ODAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively, after leading the Eagles to a 1-0 victory at No. 2 Washington and Lee.

2 days ago in Sports

Bridgewater sweeps the weekly ODAC football honors

Bridgewater College swept the ODAC Football Player of the Week awards on Sunday after defeating Roanoke 51-48 on Saturday. Parker Burke earned the league's offensive award, Oscar Whitely earned the defensive award and Shane Glenn was named the special teams player of the week.

2 days ago in Sports

JMU Women’s Soccer earns draw at Georgia Southern

After giving up a goal in the first half, James Madison women's soccer found a late equalizer to finish level with Georgia Southern, 1-1, in Sun Belt play on Sunday afternoon.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

Glenn’s FG as time expires lifts Bridgewater past Roanoke, 51-48

The Bridgewater College football team outlasted Roanoke 51-48 on Saturday afternoon thanks to a game-winning field goal as time expired. Parker Burke also broke the program record for single-game passing yards with 497.

Local News from Rocktown Now

6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Elkton woman accused of murder will appear before a grand jury

The Elkton woman who is accused of murdering an elderly man back in January will appear before a grand jury.

6 hours ago in Elections, Local

Today is Election Day

Many races are taking place today across the Shenandoah Valley and the Commonwealth.

6 hours ago in Elections, Local

Brite Bus Transit offering free rides to polls for Election Day

All BRITE weekday routes are running fare-free all day today in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County.

8 hours ago in Local, Weather

Shenandoah Valley Weather: Summerlike highs followed by a little rain

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Temperatures will warm into the 70’s today through Thursday, thanks to a southerly flow of…