Augusta County | Threat at Fort Defiance High School linked to ‘personnel,’ charges possible
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is investigating threats of a possible organized attack planned at Fort Defiance High School.
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is investigating threats of a possible organized attack planned at Fort Defiance High School.

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