The Latest News: Augusta Free Press

Adult in NOVA diagnosed with measles; health officials looking to identify those exposed

An adult in Northern Virginia has a confirmed case of measles, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Augusta County man charged with multiple counts of rape, forcible sodomy

An Augusta County man was arrested Tuesday and charged with rape and forcible sodomy, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Staunton Montessori School finds new home next door to Gypsy Hill Park

Staunton Montessori School announced on Wednesday that it will be relocating to the Statler Brothers Complex in the City of Staunton, with classes at the new location beginning with the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Virginia State Police direct extra troopers to patrol I-64 this week

enforcement effort driver pulled over by state police

Virginia State Police will have extra troopers assigned to patrol Interstate 64 on Thursday and Friday this week.

Greene County backpack program gets grant from Food Lion charity

A Food Lion-backed charity has provided a $3,700 grant to Feeding Greene to support a Greene County backpack program.

Blue Ridge Rotary raises $25K for literacy through pickleball tournament

A local Rotary Club raised $25,000 for a literacy group with an indoor pickleball tournament.

Spanberger issues executive order terminating state agreements with ICE

Gov. Abigail Spanberger, with an executive order issued on Wednesday terminating existing agreements to work with ICE, is egging on a fight with the Trump regime, but good for her – and good for us – that she’s doing so.