Alex walks through the Shenandoah Heritage Market near Interstate 81 in Dayton, Va., on June 3, 2026. The market features a variety of Civil War and Confederate-themed merchandise alongside antiques, collectibles and regional goods.

Alex walks through the Shenandoah Heritage Market near Interstate 81 in Dayton, Va., on June 3, 2026. The market features a variety of Civil War and Confederate-themed merchandise alongside antiques, collectibles and regional goods.

James Madison University football fans cheer as quarterback Camden Coleman throws a touchdown pass against Marshall at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va., on Oct. 3, 2026.

James Madison University football fans cheer as quarterback Camden Coleman throws a touchdown pass against Marshall at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va., on Oct. 3, 2026.

Indiana Bones performs following Evry Pleasure's opening number during the weekly "Daddy Issues" drag show at Kiki on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Washington.

Indiana Bones performs following Evry Pleasure's opening number during the weekly "Daddy Issues" drag show at Kiki on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Washington.

A performer wears elaborate makeup and a costume while participating in the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2026. Thousands gathered in the nation's capital for one of the region's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations.

A performer wears elaborate makeup and a costume while participating in the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2026. Thousands gathered in the nation's capital for one of the region's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations.

Two fighters collide during a Streetbeefs fight between competitors representing the University of Virginia and James Madison University at Charlottesville High School in Charlottesville, Va., on [date].

Two fighters collide during a Streetbeefs fight between competitors representing the University of Virginia and James Madison University at Charlottesville High School in Charlottesville, Va., on [date].

Line dancers gather at Cave Hill Bar in McGaheysville, Virginia, for the bar’s weekly Thursday night line dancing event, where participants take to the dance floor to practice their steps, follow the music, and socialize with fellow dancers. The eve

Line dancers gather at Cave Hill Bar in McGaheysville, Virginia, for the bar’s weekly Thursday night line dancing event, where participants take to the dance floor to practice their steps, follow the music, and socialize with fellow dancers. The event brings together members of the local community for an evening of country music and dancing.

Crowds gather at Pride on the Pier in Washington, D.C., as the sun sets over the waterfront. The celebration featured live performances and community programming.

Crowds gather at Pride on the Pier in Washington, D.C., as the sun sets over the waterfront. The celebration featured live performances and community programming.

Onlookers gather on a rooftop in Washington, D.C., after leaving a nearby work event early to watch the Capital Pride Parade pass through the city. Thousands lined the streets for one of the region's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations. June 19th, 2026.

Onlookers gather on a rooftop in Washington, D.C., after leaving a nearby work event early to watch the Capital Pride Parade pass through the city. Thousands lined the streets for one of the region's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations. June 19th, 2026.

Fog pears through the trees early in the morning in the Shenandoah Valley.

Fog pears through the trees early in the morning in the Shenandoah Valley.

A protester holds a sign reading “Human Rights Are Not a Matter of Opinion” during a No Kings protest on the Stone Spring Road bridge over Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on Saturday. Protesters gathered in cold, windy conditions to demonstr

A protester holds a sign reading “Human Rights Are Not a Matter of Opinion” during a No Kings protest on the Stone Spring Road bridge over Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on Saturday. Protesters gathered in cold, windy conditions to demonstrate against the Trump administration and voice their concerns over government policies and human rights.

James Madison University quarterback Alonza Barnett III (10) evades a tackle from a Georgia Southern defender during a football game in Statesboro, Ga.

James Madison University quarterback Alonza Barnett III (10) evades a tackle from a Georgia Southern defender during a football game in Statesboro, Ga.

An attendee carries an American flag and a Gadsden flag during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on the Festival Lawn at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. Students and community members gathered to honor Kirk and reflect on his legacy. September 1

An attendee carries an American flag and a Gadsden flag during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on the Festival Lawn at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. Students and community members gathered to honor Kirk and reflect on his legacy. September 10th, 2026.

Harrisonburg welcomes students from James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University back to town with Block Party in the ’Burg in downtown Harrisonburg, Va., on Aug. 29, 2026. The event featured games, crafts and live music for students to

Harrisonburg welcomes students from James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University back to town with Block Party in the ’Burg in downtown Harrisonburg, Va., on Aug. 29, 2026. The event featured games, crafts and live music for students to enjoy throughout the day.

A student from James Madison University carries an Antifa flag during an anti-ICE protest outside the Rockingham County Courthouse in Harrisonburg, Va., on Feb. 10, 2026.

A student from James Madison University carries an Antifa flag during an anti-ICE protest outside the Rockingham County Courthouse in Harrisonburg, Va., on Feb. 10, 2026.

Evry Pleasure kicks off the "Daddy Issues" drag show at Kiki with a lip-sync performance to "Midnight Sun" on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Washington.

Evry Pleasure kicks off the "Daddy Issues" drag show at Kiki with a lip-sync performance to "Midnight Sun" on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Washington.

A performer leaves the stage carrying a trophy after winning a category at the D.C. Black Excellence Unity Ball in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2026. The annual ballroom event celebrates Black LGBTQ+ culture through competition, performance and commu

A performer leaves the stage carrying a trophy after winning a category at the D.C. Black Excellence Unity Ball in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2026. The annual ballroom event celebrates Black LGBTQ+ culture through competition, performance and community.

A Pride attendee stands in front of a mural depicting Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, D.C. June 19th 2026.

A Pride attendee stands in front of a mural depicting Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, D.C. June 19th 2026.

A drag performer addresses the crowd in Spanish during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2026, encouraging attendees to continue advocating for immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights

A drag performer addresses the crowd in Spanish during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2026, encouraging attendees to continue advocating for immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights

Attendees watch as Shepherdstown's first Pride march passes City Hall in Shepherdstown, W.Va., on June 13, 2026. The inaugural event brought residents and visitors together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in one of West Virginia's oldest towns.

Attendees watch as Shepherdstown's first Pride march passes City Hall in Shepherdstown, W.Va., on June 13, 2026. The inaugural event brought residents and visitors together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in one of West Virginia's oldest towns.

Swae Lee performs during the annual Homecoming concert at the Atlantic Union Bank Center on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., on Sept. 15, 2024.

Swae Lee performs during the annual Homecoming concert at the Atlantic Union Bank Center on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., on Sept. 15, 2024.

Heather, a political science student at James Madison University, assists voters while volunteering at a polling place outside Broadway, Va., during the 2024 general election.

Heather, a political science student at James Madison University, assists voters while volunteering at a polling place outside Broadway, Va., during the 2024 general election.

Three U.S. military veterans hold signs criticizing President Donald Trump during a No Kings protest outside First Lutheran Church in Harrisonburg, Va., on Oct. 10, 2025.

Three U.S. military veterans hold signs criticizing President Donald Trump during a No Kings protest outside First Lutheran Church in Harrisonburg, Va., on Oct. 10, 2025.

A Honduran immigrant who moved to Harrisonburg three years ago leads chants about immigration during a No Kings protest in Harrisonburg, Va. Demonstrators gathered to oppose President Donald Trump's policies and advocate for immigrant communities.

A Honduran immigrant who moved to Harrisonburg three years ago leads chants about immigration during a No Kings protest in Harrisonburg, Va. Demonstrators gathered to oppose President Donald Trump's policies and advocate for immigrant communities.

Demonstrators participating in a No Kings protest march across the Martin Luther King Jr. Way bridge in Harrisonburg, Va., on Oct. 10, 2025. The protest was part of a nationwide series of demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump's policies.

Demonstrators participating in a No Kings protest march across the Martin Luther King Jr. Way bridge in Harrisonburg, Va., on Oct. 10, 2025. The protest was part of a nationwide series of demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump's policies.

A Harrisonburg resident and member of the Angry Grannies choir wears an anti-Trump hat during a No Kings protest in Harrisonburg, Va., on Oct. 10, 2025. The demonstration was part of a nationwide day of protests opposing President Donald Trump's poli

A Harrisonburg resident and member of the Angry Grannies choir wears an anti-Trump hat during a No Kings protest in Harrisonburg, Va., on Oct. 10, 2025. The demonstration was part of a nationwide day of protests opposing President Donald Trump's policies.

James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III (No. 3) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Marshall on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va.

James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III (No. 3) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Marshall on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va.

Students from James Madison University march from Wilson Hall to Harrisonburg City Hall during an anti-ICE protest in Harrisonburg, Va., on Feb. 10, 2026. Demonstrators called for an end to immigration enforcement actions and expressed support for im

Students from James Madison University march from Wilson Hall to Harrisonburg City Hall during an anti-ICE protest in Harrisonburg, Va., on Feb. 10, 2026. Demonstrators called for an end to immigration enforcement actions and expressed support for immigrant communities.

RuPaul's Drag Race winner Mikey Meeks headlines the Capital Pride Concert in Washington, D.C., on June 21, 2026, performing for thousands gathered during the city's annual Pride celebrations.

RuPaul's Drag Race winner Mikey Meeks headlines the Capital Pride Concert in Washington, D.C., on June 21, 2026, performing for thousands gathered during the city's annual Pride celebrations.

Drag performer VaGenesis opens the Capital Pride Concert in Washington, D.C., on June 21, 2026, kicking off the evening's performances during the city's annual Pride celebration.

Drag performer VaGenesis opens the Capital Pride Concert in Washington, D.C., on June 21, 2026, kicking off the evening's performances during the city's annual Pride celebration.

A young girl walks with her mothers during the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, D.C. The annual event drew thousands of participants and spectators in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

A young girl walks with her mothers during the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, D.C. The annual event drew thousands of participants and spectators in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

Javier Cajallea returns to the first homeless shelter where he stayed after arriving in the United States from Ecuador at age 18. After years of experiencing homelessness, including living on the streets of Harrisonburg and later in an unfinished bas

Javier Cajallea returns to the first homeless shelter where he stayed after arriving in the United States from Ecuador at age 18. After years of experiencing homelessness, including living on the streets of Harrisonburg and later in an unfinished basement without electricity or running water, Cajallea went on to become a professor and is now running for Harrisonburg City Council.

A Harrisonburg artist paints a section of the mural Global Voices on Local Spaces outside Taj of India in downtown Harrisonburg, Va.

A Harrisonburg artist paints a section of the mural Global Voices on Local Spaces outside Taj of India in downtown Harrisonburg, Va.

Maren Morris shares her coming out story during the Capital Pride Concert on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The performance was part of the city's annual Pride celebrations.

Maren Morris shares her coming out story during the Capital Pride Concert on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The performance was part of the city's annual Pride celebrations.

Two mothers embrace outside the courthouse after a sentencing hearing in West Virginia involving a fraternity-related crash that killed their sons. The driver, who survived the crash, was sentenced to prison.

Two mothers embrace outside the courthouse after a sentencing hearing in West Virginia involving a fraternity-related crash that killed their sons. The driver, who survived the crash, was sentenced to prison.