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From Murder to Mandamus: Exposing Augusta County's Web of Lies and Illicit Affairs
Written by: Michael Phillips Breaking Through News Sues Augusta County for Another FOIA Violation AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In Augusta...
Mar 15, 2024
Trivial Pursuits: How an Augusta County Traffic Court Interfered with the Cory Bigsby Murder Trial
Written by: Michael Phillips HAMPTON, VIRGINIA - In the heart of Hampton, Virginia, the murder trial of Cory Bigsby, accused of the...
Mar 12, 2024
Celebrating the World's Oldest Person: Maria Branyas Morera's 117th Milestone
Written by: Sam Orlando From Surviving Global Pandemics to Outliving Generations, Maria’s Journey is a Testament to Longevity and...
Mar 4, 2024
VA Attorney Launches "No Attitude, No Answers" School Campaign to Educate Students About Their Rights
Written by: Michael Phillips Empowering Virginia's Youth: The "No Attitude, No Answers" Campaign NORFOLK, VIRGINIA — Virginia-based...
Mar 3, 2024
Augusta County's Legal Labyrinth: A Taxpayer Journey Through a Maze of Exorbitant Fees
Written by: Michael Phillips A Financial Odyssey Unfolds AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - Witness the commencement of a financial odyssey,...
Jan 25, 2024
Augusta County 'Weighs Options' after FOIA Defeat: Mulls Appeal, Reporter Demands Production
Written by: Michael Phillips STAUNTON, VIRGINIA – After a groundbreaking court ruling favoring transparency and open governance, the...
Jan 19, 2024
Amidst Serious Charges, Sgt. Mikolay Featured in Sheriff Smith's Law Enforcement Appreciation Post
Written by: Michael Phillips AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In a quiet corner of Augusta County, a storm has been brewing around Sgt. William...
Jan 10, 2024
Lynchburg NAACP Confronts Disturbing Racist Flyers with Town Hall Meeting
Written by: Michael Phillips Racially Charged Incident Shocks Community Lynchburg, Virginia - The Lynchburg chapter of the NAACP has...
Jan 9, 2024
The Tape, The Texts, and The Truth: Augusta County's Closed Sessions on Trial
Written by: Michael Phillips Multi Hour Hearing Held Over Freedom of Information Act Disputes In a recent court hearing Thursday, Augusta...
Dec 22, 2023
Inmate Sues Middle River Regional Jail Over Dietary Concerns
Written by: Sam Orlando In a recent development at the Middle River Regional Jail, Grant Dewayne Kayser, an inmate identified as...
Dec 5, 2023
Felony Charges Dropped Against Former Prince William Election Official as Key Witness Changes Claims
Written by: Michael Phillips MANASSAS, VA — In a recent development, a Virginia judge has dismissed felony charges against former Prince...
Dec 5, 2023
Former VA Police Officer Sentenced to 18 Years for On-Duty Sexual Assault of High School Student
Written by: Michael Phillips Shocking Betrayal of Trust In a harrowing case that has shocked the community, former Portsmouth Police...
Dec 3, 2023
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former WV Jail Officers in Connection with Inmate's Death and Cover-Up
Written by: Michael Phillips High-Profile Indictments in Inmate Death Case Charleston, W.Va. (AP) — Five former correctional officers in...
Dec 3, 2023
Outrage Over Lenient Sentence for Federal Prison Official in Virginia Inmate's Death
Written by: Michael Phillips Inmate's Tragic Death Exposes Systemic Failures in Federal Prison PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA - In a recent...
Dec 3, 2023
Chemours Agrees to $9.5 Million Settlement for Roanoke Valley Water Contamination
Written by: Michael Phillips A Substantial Environmental Settlement ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a significant development for the Roanoke...
Dec 3, 2023
Green Spaces: The Fountain of Youth for Cellular Health
Written by: Michael Phillips Introduction to Groundbreaking Research STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - New research published in the Science of the...
Dec 2, 2023
Expert: Big Win for Prosecutors in Bigsby Case May Come at a Huge Cost, A Possible Loss at Trial
Written by: Michael Phillips The Conflicting Confessions HAMPTON, VIRGINIA – The Cory Bigsby trial, already steeped in controversy, faces...
Nov 10, 2023
Augusta County: Seaton Continues to Support Transparency, Opponent Higgs Advocates Return to Secrecy
Written by: Michael Phillps AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA – The race for the Wayne District seat on the Augusta County Board of Supervisors...
Nov 6, 2023
Staunton Announces 16 Predator Arrests; Augusta Sheriff's Role in Helping One Defendant Questioned
Written by: Michael Phillips Staunton Task Force's Near Perfect Arrest/Conviction Record: 16 New Suspects Arrested as Questions Remain...
Oct 21, 2023
Page County Sheriff Steps Up School Patrols, in Response to Hamas' Call for a 'Global Day of Jihad'
Written by: Michael Phillips LURAY, VA – Schools and businesses in Page County, Virginia, will notice an increased police presence today,...
Oct 13, 2023
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