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4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

7 days ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

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6 hours ago in Sports

JMU Women’s Soccer defeats George Mason, 2-1, for first win of the season

HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – An aggressive attack by James Madison women’s soccer propelled the Dukes past George Mason, 2-1,…

2 days ago in Local, Sports

Dolphins’ Malik Willis has impressive start, Marcus Mariota injured as Commanders win 20-7

Mariota suffered a leg injury on a non-contact play while handing the ball off to Kaytron Allen. He immediately fell to the ground and was surrounded by Washington’s training staff.

4 days ago in Sports

Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014

Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.

4 days ago in Sports

Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.

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Register to Win tickets to Romeo Delight: America’s Van Halen Experience!

Enter below for the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Romeo Delight: America’s Van Halen Experience! Contest…

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As Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, Harrisonburg Media Group & Style Encore have teamed up with First Step in Harrisonburg…

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Join Harrisonburg Media Group as we support the Great Community Give on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00am-8pm! Great Community Give…

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Harrisonburg Media Group and Steven Kia are teaming up with support from other Valley Businesses, to raise funds and collect…

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15 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Armed suspect in custody after incident in Page County

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At 11:55 Sunday night, the Page County Sheriff’s Office alerted the public to a heavy law enforcement presence in the Rocky Branch and Shenk Hollow Road area.

2 hours ago in Local, Weather

Your work week forecast: A pleasant start, then a return of humidity and story weather

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – A cold front moving through the Shenandoah Valley early this week will sweep out the…

9 hours ago in Local, Weather

More storms possible overnight, ending around 3 a.m.

HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – The chance for strong thunderstorms will continue overnight with the best chance being until around…

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

GoodTimes/BadTimes to perform at the Wayne Theatre on September 10

GoodTimes/BadTimes takes the stage on September 10, at 7:30 pm.

23 hours ago in Agriculture, Local

Rockingham County Fair livestock sale raises $1.3million for local youth

Nearly 700 market animals were purchased by local business owners.

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19 hours ago in Entertainment, Local

GoodTimes/BadTimes to perform at the Wayne Theatre on September 10

GoodTimes/BadTimes takes the stage on September 10, at 7:30 pm.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Wayne Theatre presents “Romeo Delight: America’s Van Halen Experience” on August 22

The Wayne Theatre presents Romeo Delight: America’s Van Halen Experience for a live performance on August 22, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Wayne Theatre presents The Ryan Waters Band on August 21

The Ryan Waters Band takes the stage at the historic Wayne Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro on August 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala

Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.