Sports
6 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/30
Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/30
7 hours ago in Sports
JMU Men’s Soccer plays ODU to a 1-1 draw in Norfolk
After a scoreless first half, each side stung one another with a goal in the second half as James Madison men's soccer (7-5-4, 4-1-3 SBC) played ODU to a 1-1 draw in a feisty Royal Rivalry clash Friday evening at the ODU Soccer Complex.
7 hours ago in Sports
Bridgewater Volleyball takes down Shenandoah on the road in three sets
Bridgewater Volleyball takes down Shenandoah in three sets
7 hours ago in Sports
James Madison Volleyball falls at home to Coastal for fifth straight loss
James Madison volleyball dropped a back-and-forth battle, 3-2, to Coastal Carolina on Friday night at the Convocation Center.
Entertainment
12 hours 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.
19 hours 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.
2 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.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination
Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.
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Cooler this weekend with clouds and sunshine
Conditions should be good for all the trick or treaters this evening, although it will be cool.
6 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
Area High School Football Scoreboard – Friday, 10/30
Area High School Football Scoreboard - Friday, 10/30
11 hours ago in Local, Weather
Cooler this weekend with partly cloudy skies
Halloween will bring lower temperatures and some clouds.
14 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
What is the process for getting a speed limit changed? | Rocktown Now Crime Report
Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson answers the question what is the process for getting a speed limit changed with the help of VDOT.
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12 hours 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.
19 hours 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history
The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.