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Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.
Lifestyle
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing
Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?
5 days ago in Lifestyle
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors
Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.
Features
1 week ago in Features
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
3 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.
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51 seconds ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
WWII Warbird Expo coming to Shenandoah Valley Airport for America 250 Celebration
The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16–17.
JMU Baseball holds off Marshall, 4-3, to win series opener
James Madison baseball scored four runs in the first inning and redshirt sophomore Holden McKinney and senior Jaden Kinsler combined to limit Marshall to seven hits and three runs to give the Dukes a 4-3 win on Friday night at Veterans Memorial Park in Sun Belt Conference play.
Bridgewater Softball opens ODAC Tournament with 6-3 win over Randolph-Macon
Bridgewater Softball opens ODAC Tournament with 6-3 win over Randolph-Macon
James Madison Softball takes down Marshall, 5-3, to even series
James Madison softball evened the series on Friday evening with a 5-3 victory over Marshall at Dot Hicks Field.
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51 seconds ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
WWII Warbird Expo coming to Shenandoah Valley Airport for America 250 Celebration
The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16–17.
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch
It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.
14 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local
Staunton City Schools to host 6th annual Party in the Park May 3rd
Staunton City Schools will host its 6th annual Party in the Park on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bandstand in Gypsy Hill Park.
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Local
Shenandoah Valley Art Center reveals schedule for May 2026
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center has revealed their schedule for May 2026.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.







