Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 10/27

Shenandoah Downs - 2026 Harness Racing Schedule

Bridgewater Volleyball wins five-set thriller over Southern Virginia

Broadway High School mascot Strut advances to Final Four in National Mascot Competition

No change in the weather until next month

National

3 days ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

1 week ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

2 weeks ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

2 weeks ago in National

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 weeks 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.

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life.

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Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Tours offer Halloween enthusiasts visits to former psychiatric hospital and funeral home

It's not enough these days for some Halloween enthusiasts to be scared by actors dressed up in spooky getups at makeshift haunted houses: They want the "real" thing.

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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less

Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.

Sports News

5 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater sweeps the weekly ODAC football honors

Bridgewater College swept the ODAC Football Player of the Week awards on Sunday after defeating Roanoke 51-48 on Saturday. Parker Burke earned the league's offensive award, Oscar Whitely earned the defensive award and Shane Glenn was named the special teams player of the week.

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Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 10/27

Shenandoah Downs - 2026 Harness Racing Schedule

Bridgewater Volleyball wins five-set thriller over Southern Virginia

Broadway High School mascot Strut advances to Final Four in National Mascot Competition

No change in the weather until next month

National

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

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

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Weird

Lifestyle

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

Tours offer Halloween enthusiasts visits to former psychiatric hospital and funeral home

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less

Sports News

Bridgewater sweeps the weekly ODAC football honors

JMU Women’s Soccer earns draw at Georgia Southern

Glenn’s FG as time expires lifts Bridgewater past Roanoke, 51-48

Broadway defeats East Rockingham 35-10

Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/30

JMU Men’s Soccer plays ODU to a 1-1 draw in Norfolk

Bridgewater Volleyball takes down Shenandoah on the road in three sets

James Madison Volleyball falls at home to Coastal for fifth straight loss

JMU Field Hockey comes up short at No. 4 UMass, 3-0

Local News from Rocktown Now

Our beautiful fall weekend continues today

Glenn’s FG as time expires lifts Bridgewater past Roanoke, 51-48

Cooler this weekend with clouds and sunshine

Broadway defeats East Rockingham 35-10