The Bridgewater College baseball team landed a spot in the NCAA regionals for the first time since 2014 and the first time under Ben Spott’s tenure. The Eagles will face Scranton in a double-elimination format in the Washington and Jefferson regional in Washington, Pa., beginning on Friday, May 15.

Former James Madison defensive end Xavier Holmes has earned an NFL contract with the New England Patriots following a successful rookie minicamp tryout.

Area High School Scoreboard – Monday, 5/11

The Rockingham County School Board unanimously approved a four-year contract for Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett.

According to JMU officials, the university will confer 4,211 undergraduate degrees and 526 graduate degrees.

VMRC will acquire Park Woods, a 13-acre oak-hickory forest it shares with EMU.

Denham has been safely located.

On June 5 and 6, 2026, The Golden Pony will host farewell showcases of bands and DJs with more details to be revealed at a later date.