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Dixie Gas & Oil makes donation to 4-H, Market Animal Show and Sale

Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation announced this week that it is supporting the Augusta County 4-H & FFA Market Animal Show and Sale through BP’s Fueling Communities Program with a grant donation of $1,500.


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Amanda’s Touch has new site with assist from AFP

Amanda’s Touch Bridal & Formal in Verona, Va., has a new website thanks to the efforts of Augusta Free Press LLC.


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Poultry industry donates turkey to food bank

With partners from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Harrisonburg/Rockingham Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Poultry Federation in attendance, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank received 8,650 pounds of turkey meat on June 20


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Stamp Out Hunger food drive set for Saturday

On Saturday, May 12, letter carriers across the nation will be participating in the country’s largest, single-day food drive – Stamp Out Hunger. The food drive will be taking place across the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s service area


Antique Appraisal Fair benefits WVPT, Cancer Society

Are you a fan of the PBS series “The Antiques Roadshow”? Are you or a family member an antique collector? Do you have an item that you would like appraised? WVPT has a special opportunity for you. The Factory Antique Mall is hosting an “Antique Appraisal Fair” – Saturday, April 14th from 10:00 am – [...]


County to hold public input sessions for community wildfire protection plan

Augusta County Fire and Rescue is seeking public input during the development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan. This plan identifies wildfire risks facing woodland areas in the County and includes information about wildfire response, hazard mitigation, community preparedness, and structural protection.  The goals of the plan are to promote wildfire awareness and safety education, [...]


Dixie Gas & Oil makes donation to BRCC foundation

Dixie Gas & Oil Corporation is proud to support the Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation through BP’s Fueling Communities Program with a grant donation of $3,250. The grant will enhance the Blue Ridge Annual Fund in supporting projects and programs to the students and faculty of BRCC.  Each year the Blue Ridge Annual Fund [...]


Staubus set to release debut album, “Dam Town”

Jeremy Staubus has had family and friends encouraging him for years to pursue a career in Music City. The Mount Solon native is taking a step in that direction with the upcoming release of his debut country-music album. “Dam Town” is set for release this month. The CD will be available online at www.JeremyStaubus.com. Staubus [...]


Food Bank bracing for shortages

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is expecting to lose more than 2 million pounds of food in the coming months – about 10 percent of its supply. Within the last 60 days the Food Bank received word from food manufacturers that it would be receiving significantly less donated food due to advancements in technology [...]