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The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

2 days ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

1 week ago in National

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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

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Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record

Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.

5 days 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...

5 days 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...

6 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.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

How parents can help a scared child enjoy Halloween

Campus Insights Media on behalf of Pennsylvania State University reports on how parents can help scared children enjoy Halloween. 

Sports News

18 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 10/20

Turner Ashby 3 Harrisonburg 0 Spotswood 3 Rocktown 0 William Monroe 3 East Rockingham 2 Fort Defiance 3 Buffalo Gap…

1 day ago in Sports

James Madison Women’s Soccer sweeps weekly Sun Belt awards

James Madison women's soccer players Ginny Lackey and Selma Rajakangas have been named the Sun Belt's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, the conference announced Tuesday afternoon.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Dukes selected second in Preseason Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Poll

James Madison men's basketball was selected to finish second in the Preseason Sun Belt Coaches Poll, while Preston Fowler and Gage Lattimore earned Second Team All-Conference honors and K.J. Windham was named Third Team All-Conference, as announced by the league on Monday afternoon.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Women’s Basketball picked to win the Sun Belt again

For the fourth consecutive season, James Madison women's basketball was voted the top team in the Sun Belt Conference, while Bree Robinson (First Team), Zakiya Stephenson (Second Team), and Grace McDonough (Third Team) collected Preseason All-Sun Belt nods, as announced by the league on Monday afternoon.

3 days ago in Sports

Bridgewater’s Burke, Grefe earn weekly ODAC football honors

Parker Burke and Aiden Grefe of the Bridgewater College football team have been named ODAC Players of the Week after their clutch performances in BC's victory over Washington and Lee on Saturday.

3 days ago in Sports

JMU Field Hockey defeats Central Michigan on Sunday, 3-1

A balanced and efficient offensive performance propelled James Madison field hockey (7-6, 6-1 MAC) to its sixth consecutive victory as the Dukes defeated Central Michigan 3-1 on Senior Day Sunday afternoon at the JMU Field Hockey Complex.

4 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Dukes dominate Georgia State, 49-22, to stay unbeaten

James Madison tallied 515 yards of total offense and went a perfect 6-for-6 in the red zone in a 49-22 win over Georgia State on Saturday afternoon at Bridgeforth Stadium.

4 days ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Bridgewater rallies to stun Washington and Lee on last play, 22-21

The Bridgewater College football team knocked off Washington and Lee 22-21 on Saturday, scoring a touchdown and converting a two-point try as time expired to secure the walk-off victory.

4 days 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…

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2 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local

The Secret Lair Comics to host Halloween Part Deux II

Halloween Part Deux II poster

The Secret Lair Comics in Harrisonburg will host their second annual Halloween Part Deux II on November 7, 2026.

7 hours ago in Local

Wayne Theatre Artistic Director named Regional Ambassador for Virginia’s Small Town and Rural Arts Network

Lesley Larsen

The Virginia Commission for the Arts has announced Lesley Larsen will serve as the Region 5 Ambassador for the Small Town and Rural Arts Network.

7 hours ago in Community, Local

Harrisonburg City Zoning Administrator honored by state association

tyler blanks

Harrisonburg Community Development Zoning Administrator Tyler Blanks was honored by the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials (VAZO) with the Certified Zoning Administrator’s Award.

8 hours ago in Local

Augusta County Sheriff’s Office participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this weekend

Residents can drop off unused or unwanted medications between 10 AM and 2 PM on Saturday, October 24th at the Sheriff's Office located at 127 Lee Highway in Verona.