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3 hours ago in Sports

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.

3 hours ago in Sports

Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17

Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.

1 day ago in Sports

Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd

First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.

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.

4 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.

Features

1 week ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."

Sports

3 hours ago in Sports

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.

3 hours ago in Sports

Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17

Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.

12 hours 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.

12 hours 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.

Entertainment

1 day 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."

4 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.

4 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.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

Local News

6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Elkton woman accused of murder will appear before a grand jury

The Elkton woman who is accused of murdering an elderly man back in January will appear before a grand jury.

6 hours ago in Elections, Local

Today is Election Day

Many races are taking place today across the Shenandoah Valley and the Commonwealth.

6 hours ago in Elections, Local

Brite Bus Transit offering free rides to polls for Election Day

All BRITE weekday routes are running fare-free all day today in Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County.

8 hours ago in Local, Weather

Shenandoah Valley Weather: Summerlike highs followed by a little rain

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Temperatures will warm into the 70’s today through Thursday, thanks to a southerly flow of…

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3 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.

4 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.

4 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.

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.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.