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31 minutes ago in National

A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

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Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.

8 hours ago in National

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

6 days ago in National

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.

1 week ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

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Lifestyle

8 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

2 days ago in Lifestyle

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

Sports News

11 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU announces game times and tv networks for 7 football games

JMU has announced kickoff times and tv networks for seven of twelve football games for the 2026 season.

1 day ago in Local, Sports

EMU names new head women’s basketball coach

Tori Jankoska comes to EMU from the University of Virginia, where she was an assistant coach for the Cavaliers beginning in April, 2022.

1 week ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/20

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/20

1 week ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/20

Area High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/20

1 week ago in Local, Sports

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/19

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/19

1 week ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Tuesday, 5/19

Area High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, 5/19

1 week ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Scoreboard – Monday, 5/18

Area High School Scoreboard - Monday, 5/18

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

Bridgewater’s rally comes up short in regional final against UChicago

The Bridgewater College baseball team battled tough in a tight setback with University of Chicago by a final score of 10-9 in the NCAA regional finals Sunday afternoon.

2 weeks ago in Local, Sports

JMU Baseball finishes season with a 7-3 win at Old Dominion

James Madison finished its regular season with a 7-3 win over Old Dominion in Sun Belt Conference baseball at the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex on Saturday afternoon.

Local News from Rocktown Now

3 hours ago in Local

Harrisonburg Public Works Department presents update on green spaces plan

Jeremy Harold, the city’s green sites manager, gave an update to its plan to city council during Tuesday's meeting.

3 hours ago in Community, Local

State historical marker to be dedicated to highlight Queen Miller Home

A dedication ceremony will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM at the site of the marker on West Beverley Street.

3 hours ago in Community, Local

Happy Birthday America 2026 applications now open

Applications are now open for Happy Birthday America's 2026 Independence Day celebration in Staunton.

3 hours ago in Local

Harrisonburg City Council presented Stormwater Improvement Plan

Keith Thomas told the council that the project is to reduce certain emissions into Blacks Run and Cooks Creek.