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March for Meals 2026
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Thank You!: Over $25k Raised for the Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon
The Valley Cares for Kids radiothon was a huge success! In total, Harrisonburg Media Group raised $25,632 for UVA Health…
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24 minutes ago in Local
Harrisonburg City Public Schools opens Celebrating Simms exhibit
The exhibit honors pioneering African American educator Lucy F. Simms and the segregation-era Harrisonburg school named in her honor.
1 hour ago in Agriculture, Local
Apple production in Virginia will be down significantly in 2026
The USDA is now reporting that Virginia apple orchards will see a significant decrease in apples this year.
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Waynesboro woman arrested for allegedly stealing credit cards
A Waynesboro woman has been arrested after an investigation into stolen credit cards in the Staunton and Waynesboro areas.
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Trial date set for Page County man accused of creating and using explosive devices
A trial date has been set for the Page County man who was arrested in the spring in connection with a bomb investigation.
6 hours ago in Local
UPDATE: Fort Defiance man safely located
UPDATE (8:25am): Charles Sprouse Jr. has been safely located.
Entertainment
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure
Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’
Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.