National
24 minutes ago in National, Trending
Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.
25 minutes ago in National
Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.
28 minutes ago in National
McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday
McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.
8 hours ago in National
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.
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Lifestyle
23 minutes ago in Lifestyle
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip
Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
Sports News
East Rock announces new interim head football coach
Dontae’ Gholson, who is a teacher and a coach, will coach the Eagles this fall.
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/15
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Monday, 6/15
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/15
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Monday, 6/15
JMU Men’s Basketball will play at Kentucky in November
The James Madison men's basketball program announced on Monday morning that it will travel to Lexington, Ky., to battle the Kentucky Wildcats as part of its 2026-27 non-conference schedule.
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 6/14
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 6/14
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 6/14
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 6/14
TA and Broadway fall short in state championship Baseball and Softball games
They outhit Turner Ashby 16-7.
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Friday, 6/12
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Friday, 6/12
Broadway Softball defeats Fauquier, moves to state finals tomorrow
The Broadway Gobblers defeated the Fauquier Falcons by 1-0 on Friday afternoon in Abingdon.
Local News from Rocktown Now
2 hours ago in Elections, Local
Rockingham County establishes emergency polling place relocation through August 2027
Rockingham County has established an emergency polling place relocation effective with the August 4, 2026, Republican Party Primary through August 2027.
4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
West Virginia man in custody after alleged stalking incident in Broadway
Langdon Lee Price of Mathias, WV and was arrested shortly after 12:30 PM today, June 16, 2026.
6 hours ago in Local
Virginia leaders reach agreement on adult-use marijuana market
Virginia leaders have reached a compromise agreement to establish a regulated adult-use cannabis market in Virginia, with retail sales scheduled to begin July 1, 2027.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Friendly City Players present “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf” at Court Square Theater
The show will run from June 19 to June 21.







