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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.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
4 days ago in National, Trending
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
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8 minutes ago in Entertainment, Local
Wayne Theatre presents The Ryan Waters Band on August 21
The Ryan Waters Band takes the stage at the historic Wayne Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro on August 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
2 hours ago in Local
Route 704 bridge over I-81 in Rockingham County to close for repairs
The Cecil Wampler Road bridge will be closed for up to a week beginning Thursday, August 20.
6 hours ago in Community, Local
Local schools honored by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
The schools are honored for including environmental literacy in their curricula through the Virginia Naturally School Recognition Program.
Showers and thunderstorms today
Some area in the valley could see a quarter to one half inch of rain today.
21 hours ago in Local
Flags fly at half-staff today in memory of Appomattox County Deputy
Flags will fly at half-staff in memory of Appomattox County Deputy Burlie W. Duvall III of Concord, Virginia.
22 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Page County authorities request community assistance in suspicious activity
Residents in the area of Back Road and Fleeburg Road in the town of Shenandoah are asked to check any home, business, or vehicle surveillance footage they may have.
