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Chicken wings in a bowl on a table.
Local
1 hour ago
Virginia farmers help fuel Super Bowl snacks 

The National Chicken Council recently released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans will consume 1.48 billion chicken wings while watching the New England Patriots battle the Seattle Seahawks.

Local
9 hours ago
No. 19 JMU Lacrosse drops season opener to No. 1 North Carolina, 19-11

Despite a fourth-quarter surge, No. 19 James Madison lacrosse was unable to overcome its deficit as the Dukes fell to No. 1 North Carolina, 19-11, at Sentara Park on Friday afternoon.

Local
9 hours ago
James Madison Softball begins season with 4-3 win over St. Joseph’s

James Madison softball opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 4–3 win over Saint Joseph’s on Friday at Anderson Softball Stadium, throwing out the game-tying run at the plate to end the game.

Several tent canopies set up in a parking lot with different vendors.
Local
21 hours ago
Staunton Farmers Market temporarily relocating to West End

The Staunton Farmers’ Market will open its 2026 season on April 4 at a temporary new location, 2020 West Beverley Street, marking a significant shift after more than three decades at The Wharf.

Chef Mikey Reisenberg stands beside the Mashita food truck.
Community
21 hours ago
Mashita not renewing business license, final day February 28

Korean-inspired restaurant Mashita will be closing at the end of the month.

Local
22 hours ago
Big Brothers Big Sisters to hold annual “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” fundraiser

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County will hold their ‘Under the Sea’ Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser February 27th and 28th, at Interstate Bowl North in Harrisonburg.

Up close of the bald eagle after partially healing.
Local
23 hours ago
Wildlife Center of Virginia continues caring for severely injured Bald Eagle

The Wildlife Center of Virginia has been caring for a Bald Eagle since November after it was found injured in Middlesex County following a suspected fight with another eagle.

Up close of car tires on a snowy road
Local
23 hours ago
Snow removal efforts continue in Harrisonburg

The short roadway west of the parking deck on North Federal Street will be closed all day Friday.

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