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5 hours ago in Sports, Trending
A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters
The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.
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Frost Advisory issued until Friday
The advisory has been issued in Shenandoah, Augusta, and Rockingham Counties.
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
UPDATE: ACSO and HPD reports scam circulating via text
The ACSO and HPD encourages people to not scan the QR code.
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Trial date set for Waynesboro woman charged in road rage incident
Online records showed that a September 11, 2026, trial date was set for April Riddle.
2 hours ago in Local
Harrisonburg Planning Commission considers request to convert “Gamer Oasis”
The request is to convert the former “Gamer Oasis” building downtown into a tavern, arcade, and beer packaging location.
5 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Staunton man arrested for 10 counts relating to alleged sexual assault
49-year-old James W. Cox III was arrested on Wednesday for 10 counts relating to an alleged sexual assault.
6 hours ago in Local
Staunton Police searching for runaway 14-year-old
Police say Nayaliz Scott-Moya was last seen on April 5 and could possibly be in the Charlottesville area.
