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5 days ago in National

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.

1 week ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

2 weeks ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

2 weeks ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.

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Lifestyle

1 day ago in Lifestyle

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

7 days ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

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

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

Plate of golden fried chicken pieces with crispy fries and a side of coleslaw in a basket.

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.

Sports News

7 hours ago in Local, Sports

EMU names new head women’s basketball coach

Tori Jankoska

Tori Jankoska comes to EMU from the University of Virginia, where she was an assistant coach for the Cavaliers beginning in April, 2022.

7 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/20

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/20

7 days ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/20

East Rockingham Harrisonburg High School Baseball Game

Area High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/20

1 week ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/19

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/19

1 week ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/19

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Area High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/19

1 week ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Monday, 5/18

East Rockingham Harrisonburg High School Baseball Game

Area High School Scoreboard - Monday, 5/18

1 week ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater’s rally comes up short in regional final against UChicago

Bridgewater College Eagles baseball team stands in a line with arms around each other on the field, wearing black jerseys and pinstripe pants.

The Bridgewater College baseball team battled tough in a tight setback with University of Chicago by a final score of 10-9 in the NCAA regional finals Sunday afternoon.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

JMU Baseball finishes season with a 7-3 win at Old Dominion

Baseball batter in a purple uniform swings at a pitch on a dirt batter's box; ball near the bat with a catcher visible to the left and a blue padded wall in the background.

James Madison finished its regular season with a 7-3 win over Old Dominion in Sun Belt Conference baseball at the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex on Saturday afternoon.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater Baseball loses NCAA Regional opener to Scranton, 7-2

Bridgewater College Eagles pitcher on the mound delivering a pitch during a game; teammate in the background; school logo bottom left.

The Bridgewater College baseball team fell short to Scranton in the opening game of the NCAA regionals in a double-elimination format by a final score of 7-2 Friday afternoon.

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20 minutes ago in Local, Weather

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 9:00 PM

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Bright lightning bolts strike downward over a dark, stormy sky above a silhouetted landscape at dusk/dark.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 9:00 PM tonight, May 27, 2026, by the National Weather Service.

1 hour ago in Local

Del. Chris Runion re-appointed to Virginia Commission on School Construction and Modernization

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Delegate Runion has served on the Commission since its creation in 2021.

3 hours ago in Local

Southbound I-81 overnight closure May 30 near Staunton

Southbound Interstate 81 is set to close in the Staunton area from 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30, through 8 a.m. Sunday, May 31.

7 hours ago in Local, Weather

Columbia Gas of Virginia shares natural gas safety precautions ahead of hurricane season

Hurricane season sign with storm clouds in the background

Hurricane season starts on June 1.