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Parents Demand Answers After Threat at Stuart's Draft High School Goes Uncommunicated
Written by: Sam Orlando STUARTS DRAFT, VIRGINIA - Tension and frustration have gripped the Stuart's Draft community following reports on...
Feb 7, 2024


Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Augusta County Animal Control Amidst Ongoing Legal Scandal
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA — A new chapter unfolds in Augusta County's legal saga as a federal lawsuit has been...
Feb 7, 2024


Racial Tensions Rise as Augusta County School Officials Remain Silent on Racist School Bus Incident
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - On January 31, 2024, a disturbing incident occurred on a Buffalo Gap school bus,...
Feb 6, 2024


Hampton Commonwealth Attorney Bell Loses Bigsby Bond Appeal in Blistering Appeals Court Ruling
Written by: Sam Orlando HAMPTON, VIRGINIA – In a significant appellate decision on February 5, 2024, the Virginia Court of Appeals upheld...
Feb 6, 2024


Virginia Legislature Blocks Bill Reducing State's Oversight of School Resource Officers
Written by: Sam Orlando Efforts to Reduce SRO Standards Passed By for the Year AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In an early morning...
Feb 6, 2024


A 'Crappy' Monday: Unusual Biohazard Leads to Augusta County Court Closure
Written by: Bonnie Chapman Augusta County, VA – In an unexpected twist that has left both officials and locals stunned, the Augusta...
Feb 5, 2024


Unanswered Questions in Augusta County Child Death Case
Written by: Samuel Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In a case that has gripped Augusta County, 53-year-old Denise Stewart faces...
Feb 3, 2024


From Viral Sensation to Safety Concerns: Stanley Navigates Tumultuous Waters Amidst Lead Allegations
Written by: Bonnie Chapman STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In what can only be described as a rollercoaster year, Stanley, known for its popular...
Jan 31, 2024


Augusta County General District Court: Where Telephones Are Optional, But Your Appearance Isn't
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In a twist of irony that could only unfold in the hallowed corridors of justice, the...
Jan 31, 2024


Community Outrage Over Tidal Wave Auto Spa's Handling of Vehicle Damage Claims
Written by: Bonnie Chapman Augusta County, VA - Tidal Wave Auto Spa, a popular car wash establishment in Augusta County, Virginia, is...
Jan 27, 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


Case Dismissed: Lack of Evidence Leads to Directed Not Guilty Verdict for Augusta County Defendant
Written by: Bonnie Chapman and Ismael Barrios Commonwealth v. Matthew Ray Gregory AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In a courtroom filled with...
Jan 24, 2024


A Pattern of Neglect? Workplace Misconduct Allegations at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
Written by: Sam Orlando A Pattern of Indifference? AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - Following an unsettling report by the Augusta Free Press,...
Jan 24, 2024


Lawsuit Filed Against Middle River Regional Jail Officials for Blocking Inmate Access to Attorney
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA – A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia has...
Jan 23, 2024


Sheriff Smith's Road to Redemption, LLC: Unraveling a Web of Power and Deceit
Written by: Bonnie Chapman and Sam Orlando For Sheriff Smith, All Roads Seem to Lead to Redemption (LLC) In the serene backdrop of...
Jan 22, 2024


Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-81: Victim Unidentified, Suspect in Custody
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA – A tragic incident unfolded on Interstate 81 in Augusta County early Sunday morning,...
Jan 22, 2024


New Missing Case Intensifies Focus on Augusta County's Alarming Disappearance Rates
Brandon George Stringham's disappearance adds to the growing concern over the unusually high number of missing persons in Augusta County,...
Jan 21, 2024


Fredericksburg Teacher Arrested for Brandishing Weapon at Children in Neighborhood Prank
Written by: Sam Orlando Ding Dong-Don't FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The quiet streets of a Fredericksburg neighborhood became the scene of a...
Jan 20, 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


Breaking Through Media Prevails in Court: Judge Rules Augusta County Must Produce Recording
Written by: Michael Phillips March 20 Board of Supervisor Recording Ordered Released by Judge STAUNTON, VIRGINIA – In a profound and...
Jan 17, 2024
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