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11 hours ago in National

A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day

President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.

19 hours ago in National, Trending

Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.

2 days ago in National

Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater

A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.

2 days ago in National

November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos

National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.

5 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.

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Lifestyle

4 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.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

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.

2 weeks 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

JMU Men’s Soccer drops regular season finale to No. 9 West Virginia, 2-0

James Madison men's soccer (7-6-4, 4-2-3 SBC) surrendered a goal in each half and dropped the regular season finale, 2-0, to No. 9 West Virginia at Sentara Park on Tuesday evening.

6 hours ago in Sports

Bridgewater Field Hockey ends season with 2-0 loss to Randolph-Macon

The Bridgewater College field hockey team had its season come to an end on Tuesday as they lost at Randolph-Macon, 2-0, in the quarterfinals of the ODAC Tournament.

6 hours ago in Sports

EMU Volleyball falls in three sets at No. 21 Batten

EMU Volleyball falls in three sets at No. 21 Batten

1 day ago in Local, Sports

JMU Men’s Basketball drops season opener to Miami (Ohio), 86-77

The James Madison's Men's Basketball season and home opener ended in an 86-77 loss to Miami (Ohio) on Monday night.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Women’s Basketball begins season with 59-52 loss at Miami

James Madison committed 26 turnovers in a 59-52 loss to Miami (Ohio) to open the 2026-27 season on Monday night at Millett Hall.

1 day ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Monday, 11/2

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Monday, 11/2

1 day ago in Sports

Bridgewater’s Stoop named ODAC Volleyball Player of the Week

The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced Monday afternoon the women's volleyball ODAC Player of the Week honorees as Reagan Stoop garnered her third ODAC Player of the Week honor after an impressive showing last week.

2 days ago in Sports

JMU’s Pucilowski named Freshman of the Year, three Dukes earn All-SCB Cross Country honors

Following the 2026 Sun Belt Cross Country Championship, Anna Pucilowski earned Freshman of the Year, and she, Sidney Walters, and Mullane Baumiller all received all-conference nods, the league announced Monday.

2 days ago in Sports

BC’s Narby, Lockard sweep the weekly ODAC Women’s Soccer awards

Bridgewater College women's soccer players Laura Narby and Erinn Lockard earned the final ODAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively, after leading the Eagles to a 1-0 victory at No. 2 Washington and Lee.

Local News from Rocktown Now

5 hours ago in Elections, Local

Rockingham County Election Results

Several mayoral and town council elections took place in Rockingham County on Tuesday.

5 hours ago in Elections, Local

Virginia voters approve all three constitutional amendments

Virginia voters approved all three proposed constitutional amendments during Tuesday’s election.

6 hours ago in Elections, Local

Augusta County Election Results

Winners for the Riverheads District School Board, Craigsville Town Council, and Sales Tax.

6 hours ago in Elections, Local

City of Staunton Election Results

Staunton City Council, School Board, and Sales Tax election results.