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.
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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.
Greg’s Grades | UVA Football grade report for Week 1 win over Coastal Carolina
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Welcome to Greg’s Grades. I’m excited about bringing my grade report to Augusta Free Press.
Jessica Aber death | Medical Examiner releases finding on passing of former U.S. Attorney
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The official word on the death of Jessica Aber, the former U.S. Attorney in Virginia who stepped down on the day of the Trump inauguration: “sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.”
