National

4 hours ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

2 days ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

2 days ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

6 days ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 days ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

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Lifestyle

4 hours ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

4 hours ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.

2 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, Native Advertising

Where Flavor Meets Comfort: Why Gobbler Grill Is Broadway’s Hidden Gem | Shen Valley Deals

Gobbler Grill in Broadway, Virginia, serves up mouthwatering burgers and fries in a friendly, down-home setting that keeps locals coming back. See why this hometown favorite is turning heads—and how you can grab a $50 gift card for just $25 through ShenValleyDeals.com.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

Sports News

13 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison’s Greenberg named to Lombardi Award preseason watch list

James Madison offensive lineman Zach Greenberg has been selected to the 2026 Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List, spotlighting 54 of the nation's top linemen and linebackers from across all FBS conferences and independents.

15 hours ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 8/11

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Tuesday, 8/11

2 days ago in Sports

JMU’s Ginny Lackey named to the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy watch list

James Madison women's soccer forward Ginny Lackey has been named to the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy Forwards to Watch List, as announced by the United Soccer Coaches on Monday.

3 days ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater defeats Grottoes in Game 2 of RCBL Championship

The Reds won 10-4 and lead the series 2-0.

6 days ago in Local, Sports

Grottoes defeats Massanutten to advance to the RCBL Championship Series

Grottoes won at Massanutten on Thursday, 8-5, to capture game five of their Rockingham County Baseball League semifinal and complete the comeback of being down 2-0 in the series.

6 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Men’s Basketball announces upcoming Sun Belt Conference schedule

The Sun Belt Conference unveiled James Madison's 18-game 2026-27 men's basketball league schedule on Thursday, Aug. 6.

6 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Women’s Basketball releases its 2026-27 Sun Belt schedule

The Sun Belt Conference has unveiled the league's 2026-27 women's basketball schedule on Thursday, laying out James Madison's 18-game slate, with 12 games against traditional Sun Belt East opponents.

7 days ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater takes down Clover Hill to advance to RCBL Championship Series

The Bridgewater Reds won game five of their semifinal series at Clover Hill on Wednesday night, 9-4, to advance to the Rockingham County Baseball League Championship Series.

7 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Soccer picked to win the Sun Belt; Lackey voted Preseason Player of the Year

Ginny Lackey was named the Preseason Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Year, and James Madison women's soccer was voted the league favorite, the conference announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Local News from Rocktown Now

4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Harrisonburg Police searching for missing woman

Jennifer Spiggle has been entered into NCIC/VCIN as a missing person and was last seen on August 1st.

5 hours ago in Local

UPDATE: South Main Street closed for additional repairs after water main break

Both southbound lanes of Main Street at the intersection with Maryland Avenue/Port Republic Road will be closed this morning.

7 hours ago in Local

Harrisonburg City Council approves disposition of real estate on Neff Avenue to build affordable housing units

According to the memorandum, The Neff Avenue Development Agreement will convey the Neff Avenue site to the developer at no cost to support the creation of a maximum of 220 affordable housing units. 

9 hours ago in Local, Weather

Partly sunny and 80’s today

Today will be hot and mostly sunny with just a slight chance of an afternoon or evening shower or thunderstorm.