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A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters

The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

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5 hours ago in Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

5 hours ago in Sports

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

15 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Thursday, 4/9

Area High School Scoreboard - Thursday, 4/9

16 hours ago in Sports

EMU Men’s Volleyball stuns No. 3 seed Roanoke to advance to ODAC Championship

EMU Men's Volleyball stuns No. 3 seed Roanoke to advance to ODAC Championship

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Harrisonburg Vice Mayor Dany Fleming endorses Tom Perriello for Congress

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Harrisonburg Vice Mayor Dany Fleming has announced his endorsement for Tom Perriello for Congress.

2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Harrisonburg Police SWAT team training on East Rock Street Friday afternoon

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Officials say there will be marked and unmarked police vehicles on location during this time, as well as numerous department personnel.

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Waynesboro police officer found guilty of felony assault

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One of the two Waynesboro Police officers who were accused of on-duty crimes last year was found guilty on one of the two charges he faced.

4 hours ago in Local

HCPS shares statistics in graduation outcomes for historically marginalized student groups

According to a release, as part of its ongoing Strategic Plan (2020–2026), HCPS has placed equity at the center of its work.

5 hours ago in Agriculture, Local

Prescribed burning takes places near Hone Quarry and Briery Branch Reservoirs this weekend

The North River Ranger District is planning prescribed burns today through Sunday, April 12 near Hone Quarry and Briery Branch Reservoirs.

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4 hours ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

22 hours ago in Entertainment

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.