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Warmer weather Wednesday, a chance for thunderstorms Thursday

Temperatures will climb to the mid and upper 80's by mid-week, before dropping on Friday.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

22 essential questions to ask when buying a house

Ally Financial reports 22 essential questions to ask when buying a house, covering budget, property condition, neighborhood, and offer details for informed decisions.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Budgeting for kids’ sports and back-to-school activities

CreditFresh reports on budgeting for kids' sports and back-to-school activities, emphasizing planning for total costs to avoid surprises and manage expenses efficiently.

1 week ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

1 week ago in Sports

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won’t pitch again this season

Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering left knee and right biceps soreness. The two-way superstar isn't expected to pitch again this season.

1 week ago in Sports

Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup

Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and she's been a part of the last three.

1 week ago in Entertainment

An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice

A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck.

1 week ago in World

Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 of them still missing

Thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings on Tuesday from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of them as they fled, the local mayor said. Police are searching for the perpetrators.

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James Madison Men’s Soccer loses at NJIT, 2-0

NJIT goals in the second and 71st minutes proved to be enough to down James Madison, 2-0, on Labor Day at Mal Simon Stadium.

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Your Work Week Forecast: Rising temperatures and humidity with a chance for thunderstorms

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Our first full week of September will feature sunny skies and cool nights to start,…

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JMU Women’s Soccer defeats UNC Greensboro Sunday, 4-1

A pair of goals from freshman Holly Minshull propelled James Madison women's soccer past the UNC Greensboro Spartans, 4-1, at Sentara Park on Sunday afternoon.

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Bridgewater Men’s Soccer earns road win at Lycoming, 2-1

Bridgewater Men's Soccer earns road win at Lycoming, 2-1

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James Madison Field Hockey falls to No. 14 Liberty in OT, 2-1

A game-tying goal by Brynna Hill in the fourth quarter helped James Madison field hockey (0-3) push No. 14 Liberty (3-1) to the limit Sunday afternoon as the Dukes conceded an overtime score to the Lady Flames and fell 2-1 at the JMU Field Hockey Complex.

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EMU Women’s Soccer plays Marywood to a 1-1 draw

EMU Women's Soccer plays Marywood to a 1-1 draw

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BC’s Grefe named ODAC Special Teams Player of the Week

Aiden Grefe of the Bridgewater College football team has been named the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's first Special Teams Player of the Week of the 2026 season.

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30 years ago, Hurricane Fran brings devastating flooding to the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia

A resident of Rockingham County who suffered damage to her home was unable to return for weeks as the water was insufferably slow to recede due to the high water table. Many of those who experienced damage did not have flood insurance and were not in the floodplain.

1 week ago in

Clouds tonight, less humid Monday

It will feel a little like fall today and Monday before temperatures start to rise Tuesday.

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Dukes hold off Liberty to open Napier era with 20-13 win

James Madison scored points on each of its first four drives to earn a 20-13 win over Liberty in the Battle of the Blue Ridge on Saturday at Bridgeforth Stadium.

2 weeks ago in

Scattered showers tonight, maybe a thunderstorm. Cooler and less humid Sunday

There's still the chance for showers and thunderstorms here in the Shenandoah Valley this afternoon and later tonight.

2 weeks ago in High School Sports,

Hornets Pull Away in Second Half to Defeat Spotswood 24-12

The Hornets would respond with a scoring drive of their own as Clint Coffee capped off the drive of the six yard touchdown run.

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Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.

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‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, ‘Pitt’ wins best drama

A "Widow's Bay" wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.

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Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined ’70s glamour, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died Monday. He was 87.

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‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.

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The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.