Augusta County: Standoff with armed man yelling at vehicles driving by ends peacefully
A tense standoff Tuesday night in Augusta County ended peacefully thanks in part to the involvement of a crisis negotiations team.
A tense standoff Tuesday night in Augusta County ended peacefully thanks in part to the involvement of a crisis negotiations team.
The community rallied behind five local leaders to collect food that will be distributed to families in need through the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

A Nelson County establishment has the distinct honor of receiving the top prize in a competition of wines produced in Virginia.
CBS gives Bruce Pearl a platform to advocate for the school that still pays him to get an NCAA Tournament bid.
VDOT has updated its road construction and maintenance schedule for the week of March 16-20.
Virginia has launched a service that will send an alert to property owners to help protect them from unauthorized deed transfers or filings.
Efforts to reduce homelessness in Virginia received a $14 million boost today with 61 projects selected to support housing initiatives.
We’ve got fresh insight into the thinking of Augusta County leaders regarding the proposed addition of the word “clutter” to the local law regarding nuisances.
The Central Shenandoah Health District has announced its newest health director for 10 localities in Virginia.
A proposed amendment to the Augusta County code adding the word “clutter” to the local law regarding nuisances has the attention of some folks who wonder if it’s something that could be used arbitrarily to get at neighbors.
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