Phone call scam targeting Virginia residents — some lost thousands
WEBSep 10, 2024 · 0:02. 0:58. VERONA — The Augusta County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam where victims are losing hundreds of dollars, or even thousands of dollars in some cases. The scam callers claim to be from the sheriff's office and are telling victims they've either got an arrest warrant, missed court, …
Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia is closed
WEBOct 4, 2024 · 0:04. 1:25. The full 500-mile length of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed to all uses due to damage from Hurricane Helene, according to an alert from the National Park Service. Closures will remain in place until staff can safely assess the park and clear any storm damage, NPS said.
Gov. Youngkin calls on federal government to end port workers …
WEBOct 2, 2024 · In response to the strike, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a statement Tuesday calling on the federal government to resolve it, that it jeopardizes the livelihoods of countless Americans and cripples supply chains nationwide, according to a press release from the governor's office. "Every day this strike of Port Workers along the East and Gulf ...
Virginia Trump Campaign office burglarized, suspect identified
WEBAug 14, 2024 · The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect in the burglary of a Trump Campaign headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, that occurred over the weekend.. Toby Shane Kessler, 39, was identified as the adult white man recorded by surveillance equipment when he entered the office at around 8:11 p.m. Sunday.
Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro schools closed Monday, …
WEBSep 29, 2024 · The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro through Monday morning. Slow moving showers and possible thunderstorms are expected throughout the evening Sunday. The area, especially Eastern Augusta County, experienced a lot of rain Friday with multiple roads closed Friday and even a recommended evacuation for Sherando, Creekside, and Back ...
NAACP Staunton hosts 78th annual Freedom Fund Banquet - The …
WEBJul 23, 2024 · Freedom Fund Banquet event details. Date: 6 p.m. Aug. 3 Venue: Hotel 24 South, 24 S. Market St., Staunton Keynote speaker: Rev. Cozy Bailey, president of the Virginia NAACP and NAACP Virginia State Conference Special honorees: Pamela Fox, Terrell Mickens, Saundra Crawford, Kwadwo Donkor, Brandon Carter and William Vaughn Tickets for the Freedom Fund Banquet are available for purchase online or ...
Staunton Crossing water infrastructure gets $9 million investment
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Lyra Bordelon. Staunton News Leader. STAUNTON – Staunton Crossing is getting a $9 million boost. The Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) awarded the city a $9 million grant for improvements to Staunton Crossing. The infrastructure improvements include a million-gallon water tower and …
Affidavit: Stuarts Draft man nabbed in online sting operation
WEBSep 24, 2024 · 0:03. 1:23. STUARTS DRAFT — A 22-year-old Stuarts Draft man was arrested last week following an undercover online sting operation by Rockbridge County authorities after he allegedly solicited sex from what he thought was a 13-year-old girl, according to court records. The suspect is now facing more than two dozen felony charges.
What's being built on Tinkling Spring Road in Fishersville? And on ...
WEBSep 26, 2024 · A new gas station and several other small franchises are currently in the plans. Near the intersection of Tinkling Spring Road and Expo Road construction is underway for what will include a Liberty gas station owned by Holtzman Corp. Bill Holtzman confirmed that news to The News Leader. There will be …
Hub model for Augusta Fire/Rescue moved forward by supervisors
WEBSep 27, 2024 · Hub model for Augusta Fire/Rescue moved forward by supervisors. VERONA – Work on improving Augusta County Fire and Rescue continued with a new proposal during the Wednesday Augusta County Board of Supervisors staff briefing. The proposal draws from the Augusta County Fire and Rescue Plan, which was presented in April, and older studies into ...