Tag: Augusta County
Coalition implores McAuliffe, DEQ to protect Virginia waters
Environmental groups are urging the state to require certification review for wetland and stream crossings in the paths of two pipelines.
Augusta County economic development achievements recognized by Virginia Tech
The Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recently honored Amanda Glover, current Economic Development Director for Augusta County.
Forest Service allows 11 exceptions to Jefferson Forest Plan for Mountain Valley Pipeline
The USFS would allow 11 exceptions to the Jefferson National Forest Plan for the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline.
FERC fails to acknowledge pipeline impacts
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released its Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Groups blast federal environmental analysis on Mountain Valley Pipeline
A coalition of landowners and advocacy organizations condemned the FERC for its environmental review of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
SELC requests FERC hearing as Dominion, Duke Energy look to build ACP on the backs of customers
The SELC is filing a motion asking that the FERC hold a hearing on the legitimacy of Dominion and Duke Energy’s natural gas demand claims.
Augusta County Tourism announces 2017-2018 grant program
Augusta County Tourism announces the release of its second annual tourism grant program.
VDOT schedules Route 250 bridge public hearing in Augusta County
VDOT will hold a public hearing concerning improvements to Route 250 (Churchville Avenue) in Augusta County.
Pipeline resistance movements join together June 10
Opponents of the proposed Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipelines have come together to help raise deeper awareness.
State Police investigating fatal crash in Augusta County
Virginia State Police Senior Trooper C.E. Zenzen is investigating a fatal crash in Augusta County.
Augusta County Alliance comments on DEQ pipeline announcement
Augusta County Alliance is disappointed that the DEQ does not intend to review the impacts to streams, rivers and wetlands that will be crossed by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Amtrak train, truck collide in Augusta County
Virginia State Police J.D. Cash responded to a crash involving an Amtrak train and utility truck in Augusta County.
Route 601 in Augusta County closing May 24 for bridge replacement
Part of Route 601 (Estaline Valley Road) in Augusta County is scheduled to close for about three weeks beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Four injured in accident involving Augusta County school bus
Four people were injured in a four-vehicle, chain-reaction crash involving an Augusta County school bus reported Thursday morning.
Augusta County Historical Society exhibit highlights voting history
The Augusta County Historical Society presents an exhibit, The Verdict of the People: The Evolution of Elections in Augusta County, at the Wayne Theatre.
Augusta County approves move for Cedar Green polling precinct location
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors has approved the relocation of the polling place for Cedar Green Precinct.
Virginia State Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Augusta County
A Bridgewater man is dead as a result of a motorcycle crash in Augusta County on Thursday,
Shamrock Farms to create 70 new jobs in Augusta County
Shamrock Farms will invest more than $40 million to expand its operation in Augusta County.
Firehouse Subs fundraiser to benefit Augusta County Sheriff’s Office family member
Firehouse Subs is hosting a fundraiser on Monday, March 27, to support the family of a member of the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.
Food Truck Wednesdays return April 5
Food Truck Wednesdays, a food truck event held at the Augusta County Government Center, will begin April 5.
The Progressive Era comes to Augusta County Library
The Augusta County Library invites you to take a peek at the past during the last week of the library’s Progressive Era traveling exhibition.
Portion of Wayne Avenue in Stuarts Draft closing Feb. 21-March 3: Road work
A portion of Route 639 (Wayne Avenue) in Stuarts Draft is scheduled to be closed Feb. 21-March 3
Motorcyclist dead in Augusta County crash
A Staunton man is dead after his motorcycle collided with a U.S. Postal Service truck on Saturday in Augusta County.
Two charged in connection with Augusta County rest area incident
A second individual has been charged in connection with an incident at an Augusta County rest area on Interstate 81.
Portion of Route 919 in Augusta County closing Feb. 13-24
Part of Route 919 (Old Providence Road) in Augusta County near the Rockbridge County line is scheduled to close Feb. 13-24.
Pursuit leads to arrest of Augusta County man
A Greenville man is in custody after an effort to flee law enforcement led to a brief chase on the roads of Augusta County.
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Small business owners: Join the mobile app revolution
Can a mobile app benefit your small business? Definitely. But the more important question is: can your small business afford to develop an app?
What Augusta Free Press Can Do For You: Wayne Theatre
The Wayne Theatre opened its doors in March 2016, but its marketing relationship with Augusta Free Press goes back well further than that.
New Myers Corner website online: Produced by Augusta Free Press
The Myers Corner development in Augusta County has a new website designed by Augusta Free Press.
One dead in Augusta County head-on crash
The Virginia State Police have identified the driver who was killed in a two-car accident in the Crimora area of Augusta County on Thursday.
InterChange Group Inc. to build new facility in Mill Place Commerce Park
InterChange Group Inc. will build a 108,000 square-foot facility and invest over $6 million in Mill Place Commerce Park located in Verona.
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Our readership continues to grow on Augusta Free Press, and we want your business to feel that love.
Suspect held in Augusta County abduction
An Augusta County man is being held on charges related to an abduction reported Wednesday morning at Blue Ridge Apartments in Verona.
Viewpoints: Augusta County sheriff Donald Smith
Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith joins Viewpoints to talk about his first year in office and his priorities for 2017.
Augusta County Tourism announces Spring Grant Program awards
Augusta County Tourism announced $7,500 in grant funds will be awarded to three local tourism partners in Augusta County.
Update in Augusta County murder: Victim ID’d
The victim in Saturday’s homicide on in Augusta County has been identified as 50-year-old Christopher Jon Miller of Bridgewater.
Staunton man in custody in murder investigation in Augusta County
A Staunton man is in custody on first-degree murder charges after a standoff that began late Saturday night off Morris Mill Road.
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Verona man indicted in 2014 murder
A Verona man has been indicted by an Augusta County grand jury for the 2014 murder of his wife.
Benkahla named County Attorney in Augusta County
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors announced the selection of James R. Benkahla as County Attorney.
State Police ID driver in Augusta County Interstate 81 racing accident
Virginia State Police have released the name of the Amherst man who did in an accident on Interstate 81 in Augusta County on Monday.
Missing man found in Augusta County
Clarence Cash, 61, was found on Tuesday inside Augusta County by a search team. Cash, who had been reported missing on Saturday, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Augusta County: Portion of Route 865 closing for road work Nov. 7-22
A portion of Route 865 (Rockfish Road) in Augusta County is scheduled to close from Monday, November 7, to Tuesday, November 22, for a bridge project.
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