Events
Trending
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing
Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, kicking off weeks of testimony that will revisit what happened on a Las Vegas street nearly 30 years ago.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including "Heroes" and "Nashville," died Sunday at an apartment complex in South Carolina where she was found unresponsive, police said. She was 36.
Features
Lifestyle
2 days ago in Lifestyle
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.
What's Happening
Register To Win Tickets To See “Slippery When Wet” At The Wayne Theatre
The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band “Slippery When Wet” is coming to the Wayne Theatre on Saturday August 29th, 2026.…
Win An Admission Ticket to Each Night of the Shenandoah County Fair
Enter online at more961.com to win one (1) pair of admission tickets to each night of the 9 day Shenandoah…
Enter To Win Tickets To “Romeo Delight”- Van Halen Tribute Band At The Wayne Theatre
WMQR “Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to See Van Halen Tribute Band “Romeo Delight” Online Giveaway Romeo Delight”…
Enter To Win Rockingham County Fair Tickets!
MORE 96.1 has your chance to win admission tickets to the Rockingham County Fair tickets as well as a pair…
Enter To Win Tickets To See John Mellencamp At Jiffy Lube Live!
WMQR “Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to See John Mellencamp!” Online Giveaway -Register online during the contest window…
Mid-Week Treat with McKee Foods! Win Little Debbie Treats
We know as soon as Monday hits, you’re already thinking about Friday! We want to give you something to look…
Local news from Rocktown now
37 minutes ago in Community, Local
JMU move-in begins August 21; classes start August 26
The university reportedly anticipates welcoming approximately 5,000 new students and more than 1,200 transfer and upper-class students who will arrive between Friday and Sunday.
5 hours ago in Community, Local
Shenandoah Valley college leaders share campus challenges and visions for the future
Presidents from four Shenandoah Valley colleges came together Thursday morning to discuss the changing landscape of higher education.
6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Scam targeting families of incarcerated inmates at Middle River Regional Jail
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office has taken several reports from family members who have fallen victim to a scam whose family member is incarcerated at Middle River Regional Jail.
6 hours ago in Local
Wayne Theatre announces leadership transition and recognizes Tracy Straight’s two-plus decades of service
Tracy has led the organization since 2016.
10 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Wanted Maurertown man now in custody
Wayne Allen Peck was wanted on Wednesday for several charges and after allegedly making threats to law enforcement.
13 hours ago in Local, Weather
The chance for showers returns today and increases Friday and Saturday
Today starts with increasing clouds and scattered showers, then transitions to a higher chance of afternoon thunderstorms as a cold front moves in.
Now Playing
Like us on Facebook!
Entertainment
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.
24 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’
The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.







