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Rain, wind and extreme cold – A look at the weather highlights of Virginia’s Inaugurations
RICHMOND VA: (Rocktown Now) – When Abigail Spanberger takes the oath of office today as Virginia’s 75th governor, the weather…
Virginia legislators endorse revising congressional districts, clearing a path to a statewide referendum
“Because this is a Virginian-led process and we’re asking for their permission, voters will be able to see the maps prior to their vote,”
JMU Women’s Basketball uses dominate start to roll past first-place Marshall, 80-43
Bree Robinson (19), Peyton McDaniel (18), and Ashanti Barnes (18) combined for 55 points as James Madison women's basketball connected on 46.2% (30-of-65) to hand Marshall its first Sun Belt loss this season with a wire-to-wire 80-43 victory on Thursday evening inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center.
James Madison Men’s Basketball falls at App State, 80-65
App State sprinted out to a 12-0 lead in the opening minutes and never looked back, downing James Madison 80-65 on Thursday night in Sun Belt Conference men's basketball action at the Holmes Convocation Center.
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Thursday, 1/15
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Thursday, 1/15
2 days ago in World
Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate
Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.
2 days ago in National
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.
2 days ago in Sports
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
In this world, it's just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring.
2 days ago in Sports
McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.
See the dates and ticket plans for the BTS tour that starts in April
The BTS comeback is upon us. The K-pop septet has announced a 2026 - 2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through March 2027 with over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe.
2 days ago in National
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.
2 days ago in Sports
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tale that started with a 15-year-old on her Grand Slam debut beating a seven-time major winner at Wimbledon.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel, ‘Barbie: Dreamscape’
The publishing arm of Mattel Inc. is teaming with million-selling novelist Alex Aster on a Barbie young adult novel in which the iconic doll embarks on a journey across "treacherous, magical lands."
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say
John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.
High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Wanted Suspect in Rockingham County
The pursuit involved RCSO and Virginia State Police and stretched across multiple jurisdictions.
Bridgewater Women’s Basketball defeats Lynchburg for fourth straight win
The Bridgewater College women's basketball team used a huge night from Jay Garcia to defeat Lynchburg 76-61 on Wednesday night.
EMU Women’s Basketball comes up short at home against Randolph, 76-68
EMU Women's Basketball comes up short at home against Randolph, 76-68
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Wednesday, 1/14
Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Wednesday, 1/14
BC Men’s Basketball falls on the road at No. 5 Randolph-Macon
Bridgewater College men's basketball fell to No. 5 nationally ranked Randolph-Macon on the road Wednesday night, 103-57.