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4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.

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4 days 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.

5 days 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.

5 days 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.

6 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.

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2 days ago in Sports

Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.

2 days ago in Sports

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Grottoes defeats Massanutten to advance to the RCBL Championship Series

Grottoes won at Massanutten on Thursday, 8-5, to capture game five of their Rockingham County Baseball League semifinal and complete the comeback of being down 2-0 in the series.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

JMU Men’s Basketball announces upcoming Sun Belt Conference schedule

The Sun Belt Conference unveiled James Madison's 18-game 2026-27 men's basketball league schedule on Thursday, Aug. 6.

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Win BrewHaha “Be Happy Beerfest” VIP Tickets

Register to win a pair of VIP Tickets to the Be Happy Beer Festival happening August 22-23 at BrewHaha Brewing…

Win Rockingham County Fair Grandstand Tickets!

Get ready for your chance to win a pair of tickets to one of this year’s biggest Fair events: Dragon…

Rockingham County Fair Concert Tickets Available Now

The Rockingham County Fair has a terrific line-up of country music for 2026. Here’s the schedule: Sunday August 9th- “The…

WSIG Supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

For less than $30 you can provide a child of the Shenandoah Valley a book a month through Dolly Parton’s…

Travis Tritt is Coming to the Shenandoah County Fair!

This year, Travis Tritt is coming to the Shenandoah County Fair!  Catch his performance on Saturday August 29th, at 7:30…

Local News from Rocktown Now

17 hours ago in Local

VDOT seeking public input on roadway safety

VDOT is asking the public for input about the future of roadway safety.

17 hours ago in Local

Paving could cause overnight delays on Route 250

Overnight single lane closures will begin on Sunday, August 9 and will continue for about three weeks on Route 250.

20 hours ago in Local, Weather

Sunny skies and rising temperatures this weekend with a slight chance for thunderstorms

While a few isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible today and again on Sunday due to daytime heating and lingering moisture, most of the period is expected to feature plenty of sunshine, light winds, and above-normal temperatures.

1 day ago in Community, Local

United Way of Central Shenandoah Valley gets supplies ready for back-to-school

Director of Development Jim Sacco said that prices for school supplies are rising and that families want to make sure their children have the tools ready to go to school with.

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Entertainment

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night

New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species

Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.