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6 days ago in Sports
Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream's goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright.
6 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.
6 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.
6 days ago in World
A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930
The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.
6 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.
6 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.
6 days ago in Entertainment
South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling
Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.
6 days ago in World
Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party on Thursday amplified allegations that the country's Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, as final results are set to confirm that Netanyahu's bloc has lost its majority in parliament.
The legal woes continue for former Nexus executive
The charge stemmed from an investigation involving a victim who investigators alleged was subjected to sexual abuse over a period of several years.
Bridgewater Volleyball sweeps Hollins to stay unbeaten in the ODAC
Bridgewater Volleyball sweeps Hollins to stay unbeaten in the ODAC
EMU Volleyball knocks off Randolph-Macon in five sets
EMU Volleyball knocks off Randolph-Macon in five sets
6 days ago in High School Sports,
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Wednesday, 10/28
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Wednesday, 10/28
BC Men’s Soccer falls to Shenandoah in regular season finale
The Bridgewater College men's soccer team closed the regular season with a 1-0 loss to Shenandoah Wednesday afternoon at the Bridgewater Soccer Complex.
Eastern Mennonite Men’s Soccer drops road game at Hampden-Sydney, 3-1
Eastern Mennonite Men's Soccer falls at Hampden-Sydney, 3-1
Bridgewater Women’s Soccer upsets No. 2 Washington and Lee, 1-0
Laura Narby scored in the sixth minute and Erinn Lockard made seven saves as the Bridgewater College women's soccer team knocked off No. 2 Washington and Lee, 1-0, in its regular-season finale at Watt Field.
EMU Women’s Soccer ends season with loss to Roanoke
EMU Women's Soccer ends season with loss to Roanoke
BC Field Hockey loses at home to Randolph-Macon, 1-0
The Bridgewater College field hockey team fell to Randolph-Macon, 1-0, in Old Dominion Athletic Conference play Wednesday evening at the Jopson Athletic Complex.
Eastern Mennonite Field Hockey comes up short at Batten, 1-0
Eastern Mennonite Field Hockey comes up short at Batten, 1-0
No change in the weather until next month
Sunshine, a few clouds and mild days and nights.
7 days ago in World
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move comes after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to attempt to annul the election result.
