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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

1 week ago in Trending, World

New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles III

A book published Tuesday by the brother of the late Princess Diana has made headlines around the world with its damning allegations about Diana's ex-husband, now King Charles III, and reopened decades-old wounds within Britain's royal family.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending

Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says

Hayden Panettiere had been released from a drug rehabilitation facility in Malibu, California, just weeks before her overdose death from a mixture of illicit and prescription drugs, according to a coroner's report obtained by The Associated Press.

1 week ago in Trending, World

Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia

A tiny wild cat hidden away in the cloud forests of Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing a stream of visitors hoping for a glimpse of the animal that scientists have identified as a brand new species.

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18 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Monday, 9/28

Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Monday, 9/28

1 day ago in Local, Sports

JMU’s Coleman named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week

James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman has been named the Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday.

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Meet Squeaky and Peyton | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Squeaky and Peyton, our RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

2 days ago in Sports

JMU Men’s Soccer earns a 1-1 draw at No. 1 South Carolina

After going down a goal in the opening minutes, James Madison men's soccer (3-4-2, 1-0-1) refused to fold, finding an equalizer from Carlos Cámara Tur in the 53rd minute and leaving Eugene E. Stone III Stadium with a 1-1 draw against No. 1 South Carolina on Sunday night.

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8 hours ago in Elections, Local

Emma Phillips looking to return to Harrisonburg City School Board | Audio interview

Emma Phillips, who is currently on the Harrisonburg City School Board, is looking to return for another year. She sat down with WSVA to share her plans going forward if re-elected.

8 hours ago in Elections, Local

Deb Fitzgerald wants to return to Harrisonburg City School Board | Audio interview

Deb Fitzgerald, who was previously on the Harrisonburg City School Board, is running again and sits down with WSVA to share her plans if elected.

8 hours ago in Elections, Local

What Mark Warner wants to finish if elected to Senate one more time | Audio interview

Mark Warner sits down with WSVA to talk about what he wants to accomplish if elected again for what he says will be his final term.

8 hours ago in Elections, Local

Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa talks about what he wants to bring to the table | Audio interview

Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa sits down with WSVA to talk about what he wants to bring to the Senate if elected.

9 hours ago in Local

Acorn Drive closed Tuesday for emergency railroad repairs

A section of Acorn Drive between Virginia Avenue/Route 42 and Liberty Street will be closed today.

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Wayne Theatre Presents “DEAD WRONG – A Miscast Concert” for HalloWAYNE

The historic Wayne Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro will present “DEAD WRONG - A Miscast Concert” on October 10 at 7:00 p.m.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Robert Pattinson brings ‘To Catch a Predator’ to life in new film ‘Primetime’

When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.