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Severe Weather Awareness Week in Virginia is March 9 through March 13 and Columbia Gas of Virginia is reminding its customers of the natural gas-related steps they can take to prepare for potential severe weather this spring.

James Madison women’s basketball shot 60.4% (29-of-48) from the field, 45.0% (9-of-20) from three, and 100.0% (12-of-12) from the free throw line to fly by South Alabama, 79-54, in the Sun Belt Championship Quarterfinals inside the Pensacola Bay Center on Saturday afternoon.

After play was suspended due to fog density the day before, James Madison baseball returned to the field on Saturday with a nine-run inning to run-rule ETSU, 11-1 in seven innings, before knocking off the Buccaneers, 6-4, in game two of the series at Veterans Memorial Park.

James Madison softball picked up a pair of wins on day two of the Hokie Invite, defeating Bryant 7–6 in eight innings before closing the day with a 5–3 victory over Penn State.

A steady offensive effort from No.3 Maryland allowed the Terps to put away James Madison lacrosse, 13-6, at SECU Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The family’s only working smoke alarm alerted the 12‑year‑old, who then woke the rest of the household.

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The event will feature an evening of music and storytelling honoring influential women throughout history. All proceeds from the performance will benefit First Step: A Response to Domestic Violence.

UPDATE: According to online records, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Justin Neil Johnson on charges of abduction and kidnapping.

Marco Antonio Ocampos Zamora was arrested in Harrisonburg for abduction with intent and object sexual penetration.