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Back to the Future: Augusta Sheriff's Bizarre Robbery Report
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta County Sheriff's Office: "Minority Report" or Just Major Typo? AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA — We've seen it all...
Oct 16, 2023
Shaken, Not Stirred: Tonight's Augusta County Earthquake(s) Highlight Virginia's Seismic Potential
Residents Rattled: Reported Earthquakes Shake Augusta County Amidst Mid-Atlantic's Seismic History AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA - Was that a rumble...
Oct 15, 2023
One Hot Mess: Texting Tensions and Racial Intimidation Rise at Augusta County Board Meeting
Written by: Sam Orlando A Not-So-Secret Text Drama It seems like 2023 is shaping up to be quite the interesting year in Augusta County....
Oct 15, 2023
Danville City Jail and Sheriff Deputies Face Disturbing Abuse Allegations in Recent Lawsuit
Written by: Sam Orlando DANVILLE, VA - A lawsuit filed earlier this month in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia,...
Oct 14, 2023
Wallens Ridge Prison Faces Accusations of Allowing Inmate Attack, Then Punishing the Victim
Written by: Sam Orlando Big Stone Gap, VA – A federal lawsuit filed under the Civil Rights Act 42 U.S.C. § 1983 has been lodged against...
Oct 14, 2023
When Insurance Plays "Hide and Seek": A Doctor's Quest to Get What He Says Is Rightfully His
Written by: Sam Orlando Roanoke, VA - Remember those days when you'd expect your insurance company to, well, insure you? Dr. Sherrill...
Oct 14, 2023
Inmate Alleges Medical Neglect at Henry County Adult Detention Center Over No Hepatitis C Treatment
Written by: Sam Orlando MARTINSVILLE, VA - A lawsuit has been filed against Henry County Adult Detention Center in Virginia by an inmate,...
Oct 14, 2023
Inmate Alleges Medical Negligence at Keen Mountain Correctional Center
Written by: Sam Orlando ROANOKE, VA - A new lawsuit has been filed against Keen Mountain Correctional Center, adding to the growing list...
Oct 14, 2023
Duffield Inmate Files Lawsuit Alleging State and Jail Officials Improperly Removed Him from Program
Written by: Sam Orlando ROANOKE, VA - An inmate at Duffield Regional Jail has filed a federal lawsuit against officials at a Virginia...
Oct 14, 2023
Hazardous Humor: A Copyright Clash over Dangerous Goods Testing
Written by: Sam Orlando When Hazardous Materials Become Litigious Materials LYNCHBURG, VA - What do you get when you mix volatile...
Oct 14, 2023
Augusta County Supervisors' Text Message Tango: Butch Wells, Steve Morelli, and 'That Woman'
Written by: Sam Orlando The Mystery of "That Woman" AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - Drama isn’t new to Augusta County, but this recent episode...
Oct 13, 2023
Why Do We Fear Friday the 13th? The Historical and Cultural Origins of a Scary Superstition
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - Many of us cautiously navigate the day when Friday meets the number 13, a date synonymous...
Oct 13, 2023
Lawsuit Filed Against Kroger and Cleaning Company Over Slip and Fall Incident in Blacksburg Store
Written by: Sam Orlando Blacksburg, VA - Loretta Wilburn has filed a civil lawsuit in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County against...
Oct 12, 2023
To Protect, Serve, and... Defraud? 17 Broward Deputies Slapped with Federal PPP Fraud Charges
Written by: Sam Orlando In an astonishing turn of events that left the nation absolutely shocked, 17 of Broward County's finest - you...
Oct 12, 2023
Broward's Legal Circus: YNW Melly’s Lead Prosecutor Gets the Boot as Murder Retrial Approaches
Written by: Sam Orlando In the ever-twisting saga of rapper Jamell "YNW Melly" Demons' double murder retrial, Broward County has hit us...
Oct 12, 2023
Wandering Giants: The Surprise Appearance of Elk in Blacksburg, Virginia
Written by: Sam Orlando Blacksburg, VA - Residents of Blacksburg were treated to an unexpected and majestic sight recently when two...
Oct 10, 2023
The Ghost of 1824: Is America Ready for Another Contingent Election?
Written by: Sam Orlando The Unexpected Specter of a Congress-Picked President STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In the crowded board game room of...
Oct 10, 2023
Nuclear Ambiguity No More? Israeli Knesset Member Calls for Nuclear Response to Hamas Attacks
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - Breaking Through News is focusing on the ever changing crisis in Israel. Our reporters were...
Oct 10, 2023
Amazon's Alexa’s Newest Job: Rewriting History One Election at a Time
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In a world where technology never ceases to amaze us, Amazon’s Alexa, the seemingly helpful...
Oct 8, 2023
US Urges Israeli Restraint After Hamas Attacks: Some Ask What if Israel Had Said the Same Post-9/11?
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In the fast-paced age of digital communications, where every individual or organization can...
Oct 7, 2023
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