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18 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

18 hours ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."

18 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know

The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat

The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.

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16 hours ago in Features, Local, Native Advertising, Pet of the Week

Meet Luna and Calypso | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Luna and Calypso, our RHSPCA Pets of the Week.

18 hours ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."

18 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know

The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

20 hours ago in Ask the Expert, Features, Local, Native Advertising

How the right lighting can make your home feel cozier this fall

As the days grow shorter in the Shenandoah Valley, simple lighting changes can make your home feel warmer, cozier and more inviting. Rendered Homes LLC shares expert tips for creating the right atmosphere, improving comfort and making the most of your space this fall and winter.

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10 hours ago in Local, Weather

Hunter’s Moon Over the Shenandoah Valley Tonight

This year’s Hunter’s Moon is particularly special. With clear skies over the Shenandoah Valley, the view promises to be breathtaking.

10 hours ago in Local, Weather

Your Work Week Forecast: Sunny and milder

Temperatures will actually be above normal for this time of year, as highs will reach 70 and maybe a little higher by the end of the week.

12 hours ago in Local

Students safe after a vehicle crashed into a Harrisonburg City School bus in the morning

Harrisonburg’s Department of Public Transportation deemed the bus safe to continue operating, allowing the morning route to resume.

13 hours ago in Local

James Madison University breaks ground on new Health and Behavioral Studies Building

The groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction of a new six-story building adjacent to the existing Health and Behavioral Studies building.

16 hours ago in Features, Local, Native Advertising, Pet of the Week

Meet Luna and Calypso | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

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18 hours ago in Entertainment

‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Eunoia Theatre presents The Burial at Thebes at EMU’s Studio Theatre

Poet Seamus Heaney’s adaptation of Sophocles Antigone offers a fresh perspective on the tragedy's classic themes of state power, conscience, and the dignity of the dead.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Local

Americana Women to perform at the Wayne Theatre on November 7

Americana Women will perform at the historic Wayne Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro on November 7 at 7:30 PM.