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North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

7 hours ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

23 hours ago in National

Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Tuesday.

1 day ago in National

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX’s first earnings call as a public company

Investors in Elon Musk's space company get a chance to question him Tuesday after SpaceX issues its first quarterly earnings since going public.

2 days ago in National

25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

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Lifestyle

7 hours ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin

Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."

Sports News

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Dukes receiving vote in preseason US LBM Coaches Poll

James Madison received votes in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll for the third time in the last four years, according to the annual polling of selected FBS Coaches.

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 8/4

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Tuesday, 8/4

1 day ago in Local, Sports

JMU’s Greenberg named to Outland Trophy watch list

James Madison offensive lineman Zach Greenberg was named to the 2026 Outland Trophy Watch List, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) on Tuesday.

1 day ago in Sports

James Madison Men’s Golf hires Michael Minnehan as assistant coach

James Madison men's golf Head Coach Carter Cheves announced the hiring of Michael Minnehan as an assistant coach on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 8/3

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Monday, 8/3

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 8/2

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 8/2

4 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Saturday, 8/1

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Saturday, 8/1

5 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Friday, 7/31

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Friday, 7/31

6 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Thursday, 7/30

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Thursday, 7/30

Local News from Rocktown Now

22 minutes ago in Community, Local

Divine Unity Community Church to host free Back-to-School Bash

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The church will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 15th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

3 hours ago in Local

Vehicle crash on Route 211 in Shenandoah County, no injuries reported

Both directions of Route 211 were shut down for 10 to 15 minutes to allow crews to remove the vehicle from the site of the crash and clear the scene.

6 hours ago in Local

Young artist’s work on display at the Rockingham County Courthouse

Marquel Ocheltree holding artwork with Clerk Haywood

Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk Chaz W. Haywood announced the installation of a new mixed-media artwork by 13-year-old local artist Marquel Ocheltree.

7 hours ago in Local

Northbound I-81 overnight closure scheduled for August 8-9 near Staunton

Detours will be in place from 8 p.m. Saturday, August 8, through 8 a.m. Sunday, August 9, so contractors can widen a portion of the interstate.