VDOT: Updated road construction, maintenance schedule for Jan. 12-16
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VDOT has updated its list of ongoing road construction and maintenance projects for the week of Jan. 12-16.
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Stop the Steal: Projection, retaliation, and the theft of our republic
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There’s an old saying that when you point a finger at someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you.
With flu cases on the rise, Virginia Department of Health continues push for vaccines
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With respiratory illnesses on the rise in the state, Virginia Department of Health officials are encouraging residents to get a vaccine.
Waynesboro: Students returning to class after break must go through metal detectors
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Waynesboro High School students returning to class on Wednesday will be greeted by metal detectors as part of a new safety measure.
Trump running interference for U.S. oil companies in Venezuela, at what cost?
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The attempt by the U.S. to seize the Venezuelan oil industry isn’t going to pay off for you at the gas pump anytime soon, if ever.
VDOT: Road work, maintenance, ongoing during the week of Jan. 5-9
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VDOT has updated its list of ongoing road construction and maintenance projects for the coming week.
Staunton: Raccoon tests positive for rabies, found near Thornrose Cemetery
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A raccoon in Staunton tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
What’s making news in climate, environment: January 2026 update
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Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger detailed her plans to make utility bills more affordable, as the cost of electricity continues to rise.
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Augusta Free Press was launched in 2002 by newsroom veterans Chris Graham and Crystal Abbe Graham. We continue to offer the news to readers at no cost, because we believe information should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their income or ability to pay. Communities, on average, have lost more than 80 percent of their…
Bubblegum and Driftwood: How Ryan Davis wrote the best song of 2025
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I gotta to be honest, this year was a little underwhelming in terms of new music, or maybe it only seemed as such because it came on the heels of a stunning year for a slew of my favorite artists.
