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A second local New Jersey council member was found shot dead within a week. This time, authorities believe they know who is responsible but are searching for a motive.

A witness to a shooting at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub says the suspect showed “no hesitation” when entering Club Q and opening fire.

A grand jury will hear the charges against a man accused of shooting and killing two Bridgewater College campus officers.

Ironically, a Miami Dolphins quarterback was reportedly held out of Sunday's game under the NFL and NFLPA's new concussion protocols, which were revised after Tua Tagovailoa's hit.

BRIDGEWATER — Helen “Jean” Harper Chestnut, 79, of Bridgewater, passed away on April 28, 2022, at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She was born June 27, 1942, in Cave, W.Va., to the late Roscoe Thomas and Bessie May Mowery Harper. She grew up in Franklin, W.Va., and graduated from Franklin High School. She married Lyle

Bridgewater hosted a roundtable conversation Thursday night on police officers’ handling of a fight at Bridgewater Commons last month.

The Maroons gained confidence from closing out the regular season with a road win over Bridgewater.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said he was “deeply disturbed” after watching video of police in Bridgewater Township, N.J., responding to a weekend incident.

NASA's Perseverance rover is one year into a two-year mission to explore the dry river delta and drill into rocks that may hold evidence of life. (Feb. 16)

The Maroons outscored the Royals 17-2 in the fourth quarter for the comeback win at home.

A week after Officers J.J. Jefferson and John Painter were killed in the line of duty, family, friends, students and law enforcement joined together to remember and mourn.

Bridgewater College has created a memorial student support fund in commemoration of two fallen heroes.

Bridgewater College Officers J.J. Jefferson and John Painter will soon be laid to rest.

The tragic event is a somber reminder of the daily dangers facing those who work in public safety.

The escort included more than 50 cars from more than a dozen departments.

The two Bridgewater College officers who were killed earlier this week will be escorted from Roanoke back up to Bridgewater on Thursday afternoon.

J.J. Jefferson, 48, left, and John Painter, 55, were killed Tuesday afternoon. (Photos courtesy Harrisonburg DNR) BRIDGEWATER — Police are investigating the Tuesday fatal shootings of two officers on the campus of Bridgewater College. Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office is heading up the investigation. The incident began at about 1:20 p.m. when a Bridgewater College […]

Two officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice are being remembered fondly after Tuesday’s shooting at Bridgewater College.

BRIDGEWATER — State police are still investigating the deaths of two Bridgewater College security officers this afternoon, allegedly at the hands of a 27-year-old man. Virginia State Police issued the following statement this evening: The investigation remains underway by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office into the fatal shootings of two officers on the Bridgewater […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater regrets not trying to tackle Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay on his decisive 83-yard fumble return for a touchdown on Sunday.

Igor Vovkovinskiy, the tallest man in the United States, has died in Minnesota. He was 38.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investing after a trailer full of equipment and power tools was stolen this weekend.

The Hornets shutout the Eagles in game one, but came up short in game two.

ROANOKE, Va. – After losing its season opener to Greensboro on Wednesday, the Roanoke College Maroons opened up ODAC play with much more intensity, leading to a 66-55 win over Hampden-Sydney. The Maroons, who were picked 4th as preseason favorites, welcomed the return of former Northside Viking Kasey Draper who made his season debut--tallying 16 points and 10 rebounds. At the Hive in Lynchburg, the women opened up ODAC play with Bridgewater. On the road, the Ferrum women also came up short to Randolph-Macon. The Yellow Jackets saw 4 players notch double-digit scoring performances including Cheridan Hatfield who lead with 16 points and Aimee Debell who added 15 points and 19 rebounds.

BRIDGEWATER — Katherine “Kathy” Ellen Gibson, 56, of Bridgewater and formerly of Highland County, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Sentara RMH Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19. She was born April 30, 1964 in Baltimore, Md., a daughter of the late Rev. Richard and Gertrude Louise Judy Gibson. A loving and caring person, Kathy enjoyed reading, watching movies, spending time with friends, shopping, cooking and going on dates with Jammy. She loved watching football,...

STAUNTON Hazel Irene Helmick, 88, formerly of Bridgewater, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Envoy of Staunton. She was born on May 27, 1931 in Doe Hill, a daughter of the late Beulah Smith and John Albert Simmons. On Nov. 20, 1947, she married Melvin Lee Helmick. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, putting puzzles together and listening to bluegrass music. Above all, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

BRIDGEWATER JoAnn Halterman Hise, 72, widow of Walter Bunt Berlie Hise of Bridgewater, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Sentara RMH Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cass, W.Va. on Aug. 5, 1947, a daughter of the late Ernest Lee and Louanzi Faye Andes Halterman. She retired from James Madison University after many years of cafeteria work. In her retirement, she enjoyed time spent working in her yard with Monty and Abby, camping, and watching old weste...

Gold prices, which briefly topped $1,600 last week, could rally to $2,000 an ounce amid heightened political risks, Bridgewater's co-chief investment officer Greg Jensen told the Financial Times Wednesday. The manager from the world's biggest hedge fund cited increased income inequality in the U.S. and rising tensions with China and Iran as uncertainties ahead that will prompt more safe-haven buying. "There is so much boiling conflict," Jensen told the paper. The U.S.-China trade war and the Middle East unrest drove investors to more conservative investments for its stability during times of tumult, pushing gold prices higher. DoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach also said last year he was a buyer of gold on expectations that the dollar would weaken.

The largest hedge fund in the world has reportedly staked more than $1 billion that global equity markets will fall during the next three months. Dalio, however, took to social media later on Friday to dispute the report, saying on Twitter that "Its wrong. "The article does not report, as Mr. Dalio says, that Bridgewater has a 'net' bearish position on the stock market. "Though we won't comment on our specific positions we do want to make two things clear," Bridgewater said in a statement to CNBC. "Second, we have no positions that are intended to either hedge or bet on any potential political developments in the U.S.," the firm added.

But, Bridgewater responded with a 7-play, 66-yard touchdown drive to take a 23-14 lead with 1:23 remaining. Scroggins found sophomore wide-out Devonte Smith with a 17-yard touchdown pass for the nine-point lead at the break. Pollard led W&L by rushing 12 times for 91 yards and a touchdown, and passing for 45 yards and another touchdown. Bridgewater totaled 352 yards of offense paced by Scroggins, who completed 28-of-39 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns. Washington and Lee returns to action on Saturday when it travels to Randolph-Macon for a 1:00 pm contest.