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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.

4 days ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

1 week ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

1 week ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

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Lifestyle

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing

Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...

1 day ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Why maintaining muscle matters during weight loss, and how to do it

GoodRx reports that maintaining muscle during weight loss is crucial for health.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

When is it too late to get a flu shot?

GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion. 

Sports News

9 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

High School Scores from Around Virginia

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – In Week 8 of High School football, The Shenandoah Valley saw several dominant performances Friday…

12 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Turner Ashby defeats East Rock 37-13

Turner Ashby football field

With the win Turner Ashby is 6-1 on the season. East Rockingham falls to 6-2.

19 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/16

Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/16

19 hours ago in Sports

James Madison Volleyball gets swept by App State on Friday

Friday night's home conference contest resulted in James Madison volleyball falling 3-0 to App State.

19 hours ago in Sports

No. 23 Bridgewater Volleyball falls in five sets to Stevens

No. 23 Bridgewater Volleyball falls in five sets to Stevens

23 hours ago in Sports

JMU Field Hockey rolls to a 6-0 victory at Ohio

Four first-half goals guided James Madison field hockey (6-6, 5-1 MAC) to its fifth consecutive win as the Dukes dominated Ohio, 6-0, Friday afternoon at Pruitt Field.

2 days ago in Sports

JMU Women’s Soccer uses big second half to defeat Louisiana Tech, 3-1

A three-goal second half propelled James Madison women's soccer past Louisiana Tech, 3-1, in Sun Belt action at Sentara Park on Thursday night.

2 days ago in High School Sports, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 10/15

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Thursday, 10/15

2 days ago in Sports

James Madison Volleyball loses heartbreaker to App State in five sets

James Madison volleyball fell 3-2 to App State in a five set conference clash on Thursday night at the Convocation Center.

Local News from Rocktown Now

18 minutes ago in Local, Weather

Shenandoah Valley Weather: Widespread frost expected tonight. Temperatures dropping into the upper 20’s and low 30’s

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Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing in some parts of the valley. Cold enough to kill plants left out and not covered.

5 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Strasburg man indicted after alleged leaving suspicious package at car wash

Online records showed that a Shenandoah County Circuit Court grand jury returned five indictments against Christopher Todd Miller during a hearing on Wednesday.

9 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

High School Scores from Around Virginia

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – In Week 8 of High School football, The Shenandoah Valley saw several dominant performances Friday…

12 hours ago in Community, Local

Riverview Cemetery honoring veteran with funeral service on Monday

On Monday, October 19, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, a funeral service will take place at Riverview Cemetery to honor and lay to rest a veteran.