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A baby girl was welcomed as the first baby of 2026 at Sentara RMH Thursday morning.

Trailing 15-11 at the end the first quarter, James Madison connected on 29-of-46 (.630) from the field over the final three quarters and posted a 53-33 advantage over Georgia State for an 84-64 victory in Sun Belt Conference women’s basketball action on Thursday afternoon inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

Augusta Health welcomed their first baby Thursday morning at 12:22am.

The incident happened December 16 in the 900 block of Hopeman Parkway.

As people ponder their resolutions for the year ahead, the following strategies might help them stay the course over the next 12 months.

On December 1st, Captain Benjamin Lemons says that officers responded to a report of stolen property from a business located in the 700 block of North Bayard Avenue.

Spokesperson Matt Demlein says that at approximately 2:35 p.m. on Dec. 25, 2025, a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a motorcyclist at the 225-mile marker on Interstate 81 north and a pursuit ensued.

Some nuance this year to Triple A’s annual New Year’s Eve call not to drink and drive: Make your plan before you go out.

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Tuesday, 12/30

The Central Shenandoah Health District is offering tips to help you be healthier in 2026.