National

3 days ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

5 days ago in National

TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay

A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.

1 week ago in National

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.

1 week ago in National

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.

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Lifestyle

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use

In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris

The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...

1 week ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that...

Sports News

21 hours ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball gets swept by South Alabama

James Madison softball fell, 6-1, to South Alabama in Sunday afternoon's Sun Belt Conference softball series finale at Veterans Memorial Park.

21 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Baseball comes up short, 2-1, in series finale at Arkansas State

James Madison and Arkansas State combined for three runs in Sunday afternoon's finale, but the Dukes fell, 2-1, in Sun Belt Conference baseball at Tomlinson Stadium.

21 hours ago in Sports

EMU Baseball drops two games at Randolph-Macon Sunday

EMU Baseball drops two games at Randolph-Macon Sunday

21 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater Softball comes up short against No. 1 Virginia Wesleyan

BRIDGEWATER, Va. (BC Athletics) – The Bridgewater College softball team dropped a pair of games to top-ranked Virginia Wesleyan on…

21 hours ago in Sports

EMU Softball splits doubleheader at Averett

EMU Softball splits doubleheader at Averett

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Softball drops both games of doubleheader against South Alabama

James Madison softball dropped a pair of games to South Alabama on Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park, falling 6-0 in game one and 5-2 in game two.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

No. 13 Bridgewater Baseball splits doubleheader at Averett

No. 13 Bridgewater Baseball splits doubleheader at Averett

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Virgina Women fall to No. 3 seed TCU in Sweet 16

Marta Suarez had 33 points and 10 rebounds as part of a nearly unstoppable duo with Olivia Miles, and No. 3 seed TCU beat 10th-seeded Virginia 79-69 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Carney’s seven goals leads JMU Lacrosse past Temple, 16-10

An eight-goal third quarter launched James Madison lacrosse past Temple, 16-10, in American Conference play at Sentara Park on Saturday afternoon.

Local News from Rocktown Now

3 hours ago in Community, Local

Relay for Life hosts first Silent Auction March 28

Relay for Life of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County held their first Silent Auction on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Woodmen Life in Dayton, VA.

3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Staunton Man Dead After Sunday Morning Shooting

The fatal shooting happened in the 200 block of Straith Street.

4 hours ago in Local

Anicira awarded $10,000 grant from SpayVA to provide $20 spay/neuter surgeries for family cats

Through this program, Anicira will offer $20 spay/neuter surgeries for up to 200 family cats by appointment at its Harrisonburg and Manassas veterinary hospitals.

5 hours ago in Agriculture, Local

Virginia’s Agriculture Secretary meets with farmers at Augusta County Gala

Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Katie Frazier visited Weyers Cave on Saturday evening.