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Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Thursday, 10/22

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Thursday, 10/22

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JMU Women’s Soccer rallies for a road win at Coastal Carolina

A pair of unanswered goals in the second half allowed James Madison women's soccer to take down Coastal Carolina, 2-1, in Sun Belt play on Thursday night.

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Shenandoah Valley Weather: Sunny days and cool nights

A series of highs with associated dry cold fronts to move south through the Shenandoah Valley.

2 weeks ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre on April 24 next year.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat

The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’

Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.

2 weeks ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

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Commanders hire former NFL head coach Steve Wilks to defensive staff, AP source says

Head coach Dan Quinn and defensive coordinator Daronte Jones have been working on the move since the beginning of the season, though Wilks only started last week.

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JMU Men’s Soccer loses heartbreaker at Marshall, 1-0

James Madison men's soccer (7-5-2, 4-1-1 SBC) eight-match unbeaten streak was snapped Wednesday as the Dukes fell to Marshall 1-0, surrendering a goal to the Thundering Herd in the 84th minute.

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Bridgewater Women’s Soccer rolls past Shenandoah, 4-0

Laura Narby scored twice and Erinn Lockard made five saves as the Bridgewater College women's soccer team defeated Shenandoah 4-0 Wednesday afternoon at the Bridgewater Soccer Complex.

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EMU Women’s Soccer gets blanked at No. 16 Batten

EMU Women's Soccer gets blanked at No. 16 Batten, 5-0

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BC Men’s Soccer earns 1-1 draw at No. 18 Washington and Lee

Riley Queen scored a second-half equalizer and Zane Kowalski made six saves as the Bridgewater College men's soccer team battled Washington and Lee to a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at Watt Field.

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Eastern Mennonite Men’s Soccer loses home finale to Shenandoah, 2-0

Eastern Mennonite Men's Soccer loses home finale to Shenandoah, 2-0

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Bridgewater Field Hockey comes up short against No. 22 Shenandoah, 1-0

Bridgewater Field Hockey comes up short against No. 22 Shenandoah, 1-0

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EMU Field Hockey falls at Sweet Briar in overtime, 2-1

EMU Field Hockey falls at Sweet Briar in overtime, 2-1

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Shenandoah Valley Weather: Sunny skies continue. Freezing temperatures possible tonight

Sunny skies and clear nights will be with us through the weekend and the first of next week.

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10 hours ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory celebration

It was only fitting that the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their first World Series title with a beer-soaked celebration worthy of their name. "We've had way too many parade beers," team captain and designated hitter Christian Yelich said Friday at a rally that capped a daylong party with fans.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

3 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.