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World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat
The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.
9 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.
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5 hours ago in Community, Local
Harrisonburg Police Department to host DEA Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Harrisonburg Police Department will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
5 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
Spotswood High School Head Football Coach John Weeks previews game against Rocktown
Spotswood High School Head Football Coach John Weeks previews their game against Rocktown.
5 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports
Rocktown High School Head Football Coach Curtis Cherebin previews game against Spotswood
Rocktown High School Head Football Coach Curtis Cherebin previews their matchup against Spotswood this week.
6 hours ago in Local
Virginia Department of Social Services reports scams targeting SNAP EBT cardholders
The Virginia Department of Social Services is reporting that they have received notices of fraudulent text messages and phone calls targeting Virginia residents regarding EBT accounts.
6 hours ago in Local
Shenandoah Downs hosting Pink Power Day and Weiner Dog Derby this weekend
Pink Power Day will be this Saturday, October 24, which includes an afternoon of horse racing and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Harrisonburg Chapter.
6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
UPDATE: Two 18-year-olds from Waynesboro receive more charges after alleged carjacking
Two 18-year-olds from Waynesboro were arrested on October 12 after an alleged carjacking.
