Miss America 2026 | Hampton Roads childhood ‘catapulted’ Cassie Donegan into pageant life
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Cassie Donegan, 28, was crowned Miss America 2026 and the New York representative in the pageant traces her roots back to Smithfield.
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UVA Baseball | Former ‘Hoo Shane Halley’s roots include Cuba, China, now JMU
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Shane Halley was drafted out of the University of Virginia in the 20th round by the Kansas City Royals in 2012, but less than three years later was at a crossroads in his baseball career.
Augusta County | Threat at Fort Defiance High School linked to ‘personnel,’ charges possible
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The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is investigating threats of a possible organized attack planned at Fort Defiance High School.
Charlie Kirk murder | The latest victim in the war we’re waging with ourselves
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MAGA provocateur Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a speaking engagement at an outdoor event on the campus of Utah Valley University, in the heart of deep-red, proto-MAGA Utah, on Wednesday.
Staunton | Mary Baldwin faculty voice concerns with vote of no confidence in Board of Trustees
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The first week of classes for the 2025-2026 academic year began normally for Mary Baldwin University students, until their college president suddenly resigned his position.
Staunton | Are police, ICE using Flock license plate cameras to spy on you?
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A vocal group of citizens is pushing back on the Staunton Police Department’s use of Flock license-plate reader technology, known as ALPR.
The Dems can’t fit us into their schedule | AFP isn’t just ‘fringe’ to the sports folks
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People who read AFP for our sports coverage know that I got the label “fringe media” from a mainstream sportswriter last year, and decided to adopt what was meant as an insult as a badge of honor.
Staunton | Art Hive exhibit preserves linden tree with ecoprinting in collage pieces
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“Leaves of a Linden: Collages from a Dying Tree” is the first exhibit of works by Michelle Block of Staunton in a long time.
Earl Zimmerman: Climate and Energy News Roundup for September 2025
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James Madison University revealed its new electric “Gus Bus” that provides books, tutoring, and mobile classrooms to elementary schools throughout Harrisonburg.
Albemarle County | Shooting leads to pursuit, arrests of two juveniles, with one still at-large
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We finally have the reason for a shelter-in-place order put in effect overnight in Albemarle County.
