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Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

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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

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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

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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

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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

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

East Rock announces new interim head football coach

Dontae’ Gholson, who is a teacher and a coach, will coach the Eagles this fall.

18 hours ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/15

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Monday, 6/15

18 hours ago in Local, Sports

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/15

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Monday, 6/15

1 day ago in Local, Sports

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.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 6/14

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 6/14

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 6/14

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 6/14

4 days ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Friday, 6/12

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Friday, 6/12

4 days ago in Local, Sports

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.