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10 hours ago
Virginia legislators endorse revising congressional districts, clearing a path to a statewide referendum

“Because this is a Virginian-led process and we’re asking for their permission, voters will be able to see the maps prior to their vote,”

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Community
13 hours ago
Wayne Theatre celebrates 100 years since opening and 10 years since reopening with anniversary programming throughout 2026

The dual anniversary is recognized throughout the year with special programming, community celebrations, and events that reflect the theatre’s past, present, and future.

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Local
13 hours ago
Hotel Madison Presents the 6th Annual Winter Wine Weekend

Hotel Madison will present the 6th Annual Winter Wine Weekend, returning February 27–28, 2026.

Crime & Safety
17 hours ago
UPDATE: Suspects in Custody Related to Woodstock Vehicle Burglary Case

Three individuals have been taken into custody for their alleged connection to a string of vehicle burglaries that took place in December.

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Local
22 hours ago
Harrisonburg City Schedule for MLK Jr. Day

Harrisonburg City offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Tracy Straight
Local
23 hours ago
Tracy Straight, Executive Director of the Wayne Theatre, appointed to Board of National Historic Theatre Organization

As Executive Director, Straight oversees all aspects of the Wayne Theatre’s operations, programming, education initiatives, and long-term planning.

Local
1 day ago
JMU Women’s Basketball uses dominate start to roll past first-place Marshall, 80-43

Bree Robinson (19), Peyton McDaniel (18), and Ashanti Barnes (18) combined for 55 points as James Madison women’s basketball connected on 46.2% (30-of-65) to hand Marshall its first Sun Belt loss this season with a wire-to-wire 80-43 victory on Thursday evening inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

Local
1 day ago
James Madison Men’s Basketball falls at App State, 80-65

App State sprinted out to a 12-0 lead in the opening minutes and never looked back, downing James Madison 80-65 on Thursday night in Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball action at the Holmes Convocation Center.

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