Donate
Donate

Top Stories View all

fueling up at gas station
Politics, U.S. & World

Gas price forecast: $4.80 a gallon through the summer months

Chris Graham
abigail spanberger
Politics, Virginia

Governor DeVeto: Abigail Spanberger is clearly just not good at the job

Chris Graham

I would have expected Abigail Spanberger, as a former member of Congress, to be better at the legislation part of her job than she has demonstrated to date.

court courtroom justice arrest gavel verdict trial
Local

Augusta County: Argenbright fraud case set for two-day trial in October

Bob Stuart

Augusta County realtor Amy Argenbright’s trial on three counts of felony construction fraud has been set for a two-day bench case.

The Latest

,

1
Ben Cline mum on $1.7B Trump slush fund, as other MAGAs speak out

Chris Graham

Ben Cline, back in 2023, was against settlement slush funds, to the point that he was an out-of-the-box co-sponsor of a bill called the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act.

cash bribe in envelope
,

2
UVA names successor to football GM Tyler Jones: Is the new guy the new GM, though?

Chris Graham

UVA Athletics has named a successor to the former GM for UVA Football, Tyler Jones, but it seems that they’re going out of their way not to call the new guy, Cody Gougler, the new GM for UVA Football.

cody gougler uva football
,

3
UVA Golf: ‘Hoos share team title at regional to advance to NCAA Championships

Chris Graham

Ben James shot a 19-under 194 on Wednesday, the lowest 54-hole total in NCAA Regional history, as the UVA Golf team won a share of the team title at the 2026 NCAA Winston-Salem Regional.

golf

4
VDOT installing congestion-warning system on Interstate 64 on Afton Mountain

Chris Graham

Morning and evening drive times on Interstate 64 on Afton Mountain are often a nightmare of stop-and-go traffic more akin to what you see in parking lots than on a highway.

vdot interstate 64

5
Ken Mitchell ends Sixth District congressional campaign, clearing the way for Beth Macy

Chris Graham

Good move by Ken Mitchell, the 2024 Democratic Party congressional nominee in the Sixth District, who announced on Wednesday that he is dropping out of the 2026 race, clearing the way for Beth Macy to focus on November.

ken mitchell

Support AFP

 

News View all

vdot interstate 64
Local

VDOT installing congestion-warning system on Interstate 64 on Afton Mountain

Chris Graham
staunton
Local

Staunton: New pool house set to open with start of summer swimming season

Chris Graham

The City of Staunton is going all out to mark the start of the summer season, with a grand opening for the new Gypsy Hill Park Pool House set for Saturday.

joseph william kestner
Local

Waynesboro man wanted in connection with Monday night shooting

Chris Graham

A Waynesboro man is wanted in connection with a shooting reported Monday night in the 1500 block of North Delphine Avenue.

phone handcuffs arrest photograph camera spying
Local

Albemarle County: Palmyra man arrested in attempted home invasion

Chris Graham
seat belt
Virginia

‘Click It or Ticket’ season is upon us: Buckle up; it’s for your own good

Chris Graham
woman arrest handcuffs
Local

Albemarle County: Local man arrested on child porn possession charges

Chris Graham
augusta county map
Local

Historic Augusta County spring purchased out of foreclosure by Augusta Water

Chris Graham

ICYMI

1 Former Met Noah Syndergaard said O’s slugger Pete Alonso is a Trumper like him
2 Trump wants to take $1.7 billion of our money to reward his Jan. 6 army
3 Spanberger vetoes collective bargaining: Who does she think she’s fooling?
4 Winners, losers in the stupid Waynesboro Schools trans bathroom debate
5 Is UVA Swimming assistant coach Gary Taylor under contract, or not?

Trump's America View all

Larry Bushart
Politics, U.S. & World

Tennessee man jailed for posting anti-Trump meme settles suit against sheriff

Chris Graham
cash bribe in envelope
Politics, U.S. & World, Virginia

Ben Cline mum on $1.7B Trump slush fund, as other MAGAs speak out

Chris Graham

Ben Cline, back in 2023, was against settlement slush funds, to the point that he was an out-of-the-box co-sponsor of a bill called the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act.

ken mitchell
Politics, Virginia

Ken Mitchell ends Sixth District congressional campaign, clearing the way for Beth Macy

Chris Graham

Good move by Ken Mitchell, the 2024 Democratic Party congressional nominee in the Sixth District, who announced on Wednesday that he is dropping out of the 2026 race, clearing the way for Beth Macy to focus on November.

prescription drug pills on pile of money
Politics, Virginia

Spanberger tries, and fails, to explain Affordable Medicine Act veto

Chris Graham
Frank Lucio Carillo
Politics, Virginia

Virginia man who posted thousands of threats of Dems gets prison time (for now)

Chris Graham
Server racks in server room data centers
Virginia

NextEra Energy wants to buy Dominion Energy: This one’s about data centers, AI

Chris Graham
radio
Local, Politics

Last Week in Rob Schilling: The Confederacy, Jan. 6 apologia, pity for billionaires

Chris Graham

Business Wire

1
Understanding extended vehicle warranties for used cars in Augusta County

Business Wire

Once you’re knee deep in paperwork at the dealership, that classic question always pops up: Do you really need an extended vehicle warranty?

car dealership sale financing vehicle warranty

2
What is a no verification casino? Everything players should know

Business Wire

Online gambling has evolved rapidly in recent years, and one of the biggest trends attracting attention is the rise of “no verification casinos.”

dice no verification casino risk KYC

3
How businesses are scaling faster with cloud-native architecture

Business Wire

In today’s fast-evolving digital economy, Australian businesses face mounting pressure to innovate quickly.

Australia business networking cloud digital

4
Do you really need pet insurance? A complete beginner’s guide

Business Wire

From routine check-ups to unexpected medical emergencies, the cost of keeping a pet healthy can quickly add up.

pet insurance dog cat with owner

5
6 signs you’re ready for supportive retirement living

Business Wire

The transition to retirement life may seem drastic, but it's usually the best choice for your style of living.

happy senior women retirement celebration laughing

Advertise

 

Sports View all

cody gougler uva football
Football

UVA names successor to football GM Tyler Jones: Is the new guy the new GM, though?

Chris Graham
henry zatkowski uva baseball
Baseball

UVA Baseball: ‘Hoos get past Duke, 6-4, to advance in ACC tourney

Chris Graham

Virginia took control with a four-run sixth, then held on through a shaky ninth to complete a 6-4 win over Duke on Wednesday at the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship in Charlotte.

college football
Football

NAACP calling on Black athletes to boycott Southern states over racial gerrymandering

Chris Graham

The NAACP is taking aim at states that are trying to disenfranchise Black voters with a campaign calling on Black athletes to boycott flagship college athletics programs across Power 4.

uva golf bowen sargent
Etc.

Rumor mill: UVA is low-balling men’s golf coach Bowen Sargent on extension

Chris Graham
Dom Cafferillo
Baseball

Georgetown’s Dom Cafferillo grateful for chance to play for Hall of Famer Billy Wagner

David Driver
lars tiffany uva lacrosse
Etc.

UVA Lacrosse: Lars Tiffany is out as head coach, and no one knows why, for sure

Chris Graham
tennis
Etc.

UVA Tennis: ‘Hoos rally to beat Texas, 4-3, to win the 2026 national title

Chris Graham
Copyright © 2026 Augusta Free Press LLC. All Rights Reserved.
DMCA.com Protection Status