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World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat

The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.

9 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says

The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Lifestyle

8 hours ago in Lifestyle

RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume

Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record

Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing

Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...

Features

1 month ago in Features

Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?

After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.

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Guess the Title: Last Chance to Win a $25 Gift Card to Green Valley Book Fair!

Think you’re a literary genius? You don’t have to be to play Q101’s “From the Look of That Book”! Follow…

Boo Bash 2026

Join Q101 and the rest of Harrisonburg Media Group at this year’s BOO BASH, sponsored by Domino’s and Rockingham Insurance!…

Win Tickets to Fairview Fun Farm If You Can Answer the “Morning Show Mind Tease” Question This Week!

Listen weekdays to the Q Morning Show for the “Morning Show Mind Tease”! When you hear the question and think…

Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Tee

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! To raise awareness and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram, we have a…

“Name That Dance”–Win Before You Can Buy contest to see Dancing with The Stars-LIVE!

Listen for the chance win tickets to Dancing with the Stars: LIVE-2027 Tour at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville…

Local News from Rocktown Now

5 hours ago in Community, Local

Harrisonburg Police Department to host DEA Drug Take Back Day

On Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Harrisonburg Police Department will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

6 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Spotswood High School Head Football Coach John Weeks previews game against Rocktown

Spotswood High School Head Football Coach John Weeks previews their game against Rocktown.

6 hours ago in High School Sports, Local, Sports

Rocktown High School Head Football Coach Curtis Cherebin previews game against Spotswood

Rocktown High School Head Football Coach Curtis Cherebin previews their matchup against Spotswood this week.

6 hours ago in Local

Virginia Department of Social Services reports scams targeting SNAP EBT cardholders

The Virginia Department of Social Services is reporting that they have received notices of fraudulent text messages and phone calls targeting Virginia residents regarding EBT accounts.

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Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre on April 24 next year.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’

Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.

1 day ago in Community, Entertainment, Local

The Secret Lair Comics to host Halloween Part Deux II

The Secret Lair Comics in Harrisonburg will host their second annual Halloween Part Deux II on November 7, 2026.

2 days ago in Entertainment

John Turturro, thief of New York characters, stars in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’

John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, since 1988. Through his life as a New Yorker, his most reliable reservoir of inspiration has been the sidewalks and subway cars around him.