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21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.
5 days ago in National, Trending
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
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4 days ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.
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1 hour ago in Community, Local
RCPS School Board approves Fulks Run Elementary School field to be named after Susan Fox
The proposed field will be named in honor of the long-time RCPS teacher who dedicated over 30 years of service to Fulks Run Elementary School.
16 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
SCSO investigating 100 farm animals living in poor conditions
The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division received information of over 100 farm animals living in poor conditions on April 23, 2026.
16 hours ago in Local
Obenshain appointed to Joint Legislative and Audit Review Commission
Obenshain was appointed by the Senate Rules Committee.
18 hours ago in Local
Stewart Middle School appoints new principal
Augusta County Public Schools announced the appointment of Jennifer Diggs as Principal of Stewart Middle School effective July 1, 2026.
21 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Pet of the Week
Meet Leroy Jenkins and Onyx | RHSPCA Pets of the Week
Meet Leroy Jenkins and Onyx, our RHSPCA Pets of the Week.
