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18 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge
Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, routing the Rays 10-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
2 days 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.
2 days 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."
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2 days 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."
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5 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 10/27
Area High School Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 10/27
9 hours ago in Community, Local
JMU mourns two students who died in separate incidents Monday
The James Madison University community is mourning the death of two students this week.
9 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
UPDATE: Former Nexus executives found guilty on embezzlement charges
The trial of two former Nexus executives accused of embezzling more than $424,000 have been found guilty on all charges.
10 hours ago in Local, Weather
Dry weather and above normal temperatures all week
Temperatures will be rising over the next several days, with highs easily reaching the sixties and even the seventies by Thursday.
12 hours ago in Local
Broadway High School mascot Strut advances to Final Four in National Mascot Competition
Strut is now just two victories away from claiming the national title.
13 hours ago in Local
Harrisonburg Fire Department’s Stehle completes Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute
Participation in the leadership institute reportedly challenged Stehle to reflect on her leadership approach, recognize areas for improvement and identify opportunities for continued growth.
