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Sophomore Ginny Lackey notched a pair of scores as JMU women’s soccer defeated George Mason, 4-1, at George Mason Stadium on Sunday night.

A give-and-go goal in the 26th minute dropped James Madison men’s soccer against Gardner-Webb, 1-0, on Sunday night in the finale of the Fairfield by Marriott Invitational at Sentara Park.

JMU will cut the ribbon on Potomac Hall, the university’s newest residence hall.

Rockingham County Public Works will conduct a one-day waterline repair in Penn Laird on Wednesday, September 3rd, near Wild Rose Drive and Watertower Road. Residents and businesses may experience reduced water pressure or temporary service interruptions. The project is part of essential maintenance to ensure long-term reliability of the county’s water system.

The 2025 JMU Block Party brought thousands of students to downtown Harrisonburg for an afternoon of music, games, and community engagement, marking a lively start to the school year. Highlights included interactive booths, a petting zoo, and the symbolic handprint mural, all aimed at strengthening ties between JMU and the local community.

The Waynesboro Southern Corridor, a new 1.6-mile, two-lane road. The project aims to enhance access and ease traffic congestion

Fire and Rescue crews responded to a residential structure fire on Morris Mill Road in Swoope, Augusta County, Wednesday afternoon. Smoke was visible from the eaves when first responders arrived.

A 26th minute goal from Fordham proved to be the game-winner in the James Madison men’s soccer season opener, as it fell, 1-0, on Thursday evening at Sentara Park as part of the Fairfield by Marriott Invitational.

The Bridgewater College Football team was selected fourth in the ODAC Preseason poll released on Wednesday.

The Sun Belt Conference announced on Wednesday afternoon that James Madison volleyball was picked second in the East Division in the 2025 Preseason Coaches’ Poll.