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Community
4 minutes ago
Arts Council of the Valley opens Advancing the Arts Fall grant cycle

Electronically submitted proposals for both grant categories are due by 5 pm October 11, 2026, with award notification within three weeks after the deadline.

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Local
54 minutes ago
JMU Basketball teams to play Miami (Ohio) in MAC-SBC Challenge games

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) and Sun Belt Conference (SBC) have finalized the opening matchups for the 2026-27 MAC-SBC Challenge, the leagues announced on Thursday. Both the JMU men’s and women’s basketball teams will take on Miami (Ohio) on Monday, Nov. 2.

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news
2 hours ago
Heat Advisory issued until July 4 at 8:00 PM

Heat index values between 100 to 105 expected each afternoon in Augusta and Rockingham Counties.

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Local
9 hours ago
UPDATE: I-81 Northbound reopens after crash in Shenandoah County

UPDATE (9am): I-81 has reopened.

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Local
17 hours ago
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 7/1

Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 7/1

Local
17 hours ago
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 7/1

Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Wednesday, 7/1

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Local
1 day ago
UPDATE: Water line repaired

The line has been repaired, and water service has resumed.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Georgia woman to serve 9 months in jail following high-speed chase in Augusta County

Melissa Mathura pleaded guilty to a pair of charges during a hearing earlier this month in Augusta County Circuit Court.

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