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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.
4 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.
6 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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4 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
GoodTimes/BadTimes to perform at the Wayne Theatre on September 10
GoodTimes/BadTimes takes the stage on September 10, at 7:30 pm.
Showers and thunderstorms, possible heavy downpours today
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8 hours ago in Agriculture, Local
Rockingham County Fair livestock sale raises $1.3million for local youth
Nearly 700 market animals were purchased by local business owners.
9 hours ago in Local
Traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley – Week of August 17, 2026
VDOT's list of maintenance and construction work in the Shenandoah Valley for the week of August 17, 2026.
23 hours ago in Local, Weather
Rain and a thunderstorm tonight, downpours possible Sunday
Storms will be hit‑or‑miss but capable of heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and localized damaging wind gusts, especially during the afternoon and evening.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local
Wayne Theatre presents “Romeo Delight: America’s Van Halen Experience” on August 22
The Wayne Theatre presents Romeo Delight: America’s Van Halen Experience for a live performance on August 22, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
