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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
Not Guilty: Hampton Lamar Smith Acquitted in Augusta County Rape Trial
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA – In a significant legal victory, Hampton Lamar Smith was acquitted of all charges in a...
Dec 8, 2023
Controversy and Tragedy at Natural Bridge Zoo Raid in Virginia: White Tiger Killed During Search
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA – The recent police raid at the Natural Bridge Zoo, led by the Virginia State Police in collaboration with the...
Dec 8, 2023
Breaking News: Raid at Natural Bridge Zoo Amidst Allegations of Animal Neglect
From Staff Reports, Bonnie Chapman, Ismael Barrios, Senior Reporters LEXINGTON, Va. – In a significant move, Virginia State Police,...
Dec 6, 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
Explosive Confrontation in Bluemont: Arlington's Night of Shock and Chaos
Written by: Michael Phillips Duplex Engulfed in Massive Fireball Following Police Standoff ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - A large explosion, heard...
Dec 5, 2023
Sheriff's Neglect and Victim's Hardship: A Deeper Look into the Tragedy of Bear the Service Dog
Sheriff's Inaction and a Victim's Burden: The Tragic Case of Bear the Service Dog AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In a heartbreaking story...
Dec 5, 2023
Civil Rights at Stake: JMU Faces Federal Lawsuit for Racial Discrimination Filed by Former Employee
Written by: Sam Orlando In a landmark case that underscores the challenges of workplace equality, Darla V. Edwards has brought a lawsuit...
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
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
Augusta County Officers and the Mysterious Unmarked Building: Whose Jurisdiction Is It Anyway?
Written by: Bonnie Chapman Uncovering the Mystery: of an Unmarked Building in Staunton STAUNTON, VA — A seemingly innocuous building at...
Dec 2, 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
Congress Expels Rep George Santos; Rep. Bobby Scott Defends Due Process in Lone Democratic 'No' Vote
Written by: Sam Orlando Historic Expulsion In a historic decision, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to expel New York GOP...
Dec 2, 2023
Former Nurse Sues Inova Health Care Services for Religious Discrimination and Failure to Accommodate
Written by: Sam Orlando ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – Kristen Barnett, a former Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Supervisor at Inova Health System,...
Dec 2, 2023
Berger vs. The United States: A Desperate Plea Hidden in a Conspiracy Focused Lawsuit
Written by: Sam Orlando ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - In a recent legal development, Jonathan Berger, representing himself, has filed an...
Dec 2, 2023
Inmate Files Habeas Corpus Petition in Federal Court, Alleging Ineffective Legal Representation
Written by: Sam Orlando In a case that highlights the complexities of the American criminal justice system, Adrian I. Gray, an inmate at...
Dec 1, 2023
Silence Then Alarm: Augusta County Sheriff's Late Alert on Pharmacy Burglary Raises Eyebrows
STUARTS DRAFT, VIRGINIA - A recent burglary at Stuarts Draft Family Pharmacy has sparked a new wave of controversy for the already...
Dec 1, 2023
Feline Faux Pas: Augusta County Animal Shelter's Adult Themed Fundraising Event Sparks Public Outcry
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta County, VA – The Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center (SVASC), in partnership with local restaurant...
Nov 30, 2023
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