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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Stuarts Draft man sentenced to two and a half years in jail

According to online records, Raymond Gregory Allen reached a plea deal with prosecutors during a hearing this morning in Augusta County Circuit Court.

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Local
7 months ago
RCPS students competed in VHSL State Debate Championships

Spotswood High School won the top honor at this year’s Virginia High School League State Debate Championship.

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Sports
7 months ago
Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site

Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build on the site of the old RFK Stadium.

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Pet of the Week
7 months ago
Meet Farley and Max | RHSPCA Pets of the Week

Meet Farley and Max the RHSPCA Pets of the Week!

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Community
7 months ago
Two Augusta County residents appointed to Younkin’s latest admin

Marshall Pattie and Heather Fox are among Governor Glenn Youngkin’s latest administration and board appointments.

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Local
7 months ago
Youngkin orders flags at half-staff in honor of Fentanyl Awareness Day

The flags will be lowered at sunrise on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and remain at half-staff until sunset.

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Local
7 months ago
Traffic delays for the week of April 28, 2025 — Rocktown Now Road Report

Traffic and road delays for the week of April 28, 2025 in the Shenandoah Valley.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
VSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Shenandoah County

The crash occurred Friday (April 25), at 8:35 a.m. on John Marshall Highway, two tenths of a mile east of Back Road.

Local
7 months ago
James Madison Softball drops series finale at Coastal Carolina

CONWAY, S.C. (JMU Athletics) – With the game tied at two in the fifth […]

Local
7 months ago
JMU Baseball lets late lead slip away, gets swept by No. 21 Chanticleers

A five-run eighth inning was used by No. 21 Coastal Carolina to push past James Madison, 8-4, on Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Veterans Memorial Park in Sun Belt Conference baseball.