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From Murder to Mandamus: Exposing Augusta County's Web of Lies and Illicit Affairs
Written by: Michael Phillips Breaking Through News Sues Augusta County for Another FOIA Violation AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In Augusta...
Mar 15, 2024
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Trivial Pursuits: How an Augusta County Traffic Court Interfered with the Cory Bigsby Murder Trial
Written by: Michael Phillips HAMPTON, VIRGINIA - In the heart of Hampton, Virginia, the murder trial of Cory Bigsby, accused of the...
Mar 12, 2024
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Celebrating the World's Oldest Person: Maria Branyas Morera's 117th Milestone
Written by: Sam Orlando From Surviving Global Pandemics to Outliving Generations, Maria’s Journey is a Testament to Longevity and...
Mar 4, 2024
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VA Attorney Launches "No Attitude, No Answers" School Campaign to Educate Students About Their Rights
Written by: Michael Phillips Empowering Virginia's Youth: The "No Attitude, No Answers" Campaign NORFOLK, VIRGINIA — Virginia-based...
Mar 3, 2024
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Augusta County's Legal Labyrinth: A Taxpayer Journey Through a Maze of Exorbitant Fees
Written by: Michael Phillips A Financial Odyssey Unfolds AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - Witness the commencement of a financial odyssey,...
Jan 25, 2024
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Augusta County 'Weighs Options' after FOIA Defeat: Mulls Appeal, Reporter Demands Production
Written by: Michael Phillips STAUNTON, VIRGINIA – After a groundbreaking court ruling favoring transparency and open governance, the...
Jan 19, 2024
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Amidst Serious Charges, Sgt. Mikolay Featured in Sheriff Smith's Law Enforcement Appreciation Post
Written by: Michael Phillips AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In a quiet corner of Augusta County, a storm has been brewing around Sgt. William...
Jan 10, 2024
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Lynchburg NAACP Confronts Disturbing Racist Flyers with Town Hall Meeting
Written by: Michael Phillips Racially Charged Incident Shocks Community Lynchburg, Virginia - The Lynchburg chapter of the NAACP has...
Jan 9, 2024
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The Tape, The Texts, and The Truth: Augusta County's Closed Sessions on Trial
Written by: Michael Phillips Multi Hour Hearing Held Over Freedom of Information Act Disputes In a recent court hearing Thursday, Augusta...
Dec 22, 2023
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Inmate Sues Middle River Regional Jail Over Dietary Concerns
Written by: Sam Orlando In a recent development at the Middle River Regional Jail, Grant Dewayne Kayser, an inmate identified as...
Dec 5, 2023
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Felony Charges Dropped Against Former Prince William Election Official as Key Witness Changes Claims
Written by: Michael Phillips MANASSAS, VA — In a recent development, a Virginia judge has dismissed felony charges against former Prince...
Dec 5, 2023
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Former VA Police Officer Sentenced to 18 Years for On-Duty Sexual Assault of High School Student
Written by: Michael Phillips Shocking Betrayal of Trust In a harrowing case that has shocked the community, former Portsmouth Police...
Dec 3, 2023
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former WV Jail Officers in Connection with Inmate's Death and Cover-Up
Written by: Michael Phillips High-Profile Indictments in Inmate Death Case Charleston, W.Va. (AP) — Five former correctional officers in...
Dec 3, 2023
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Outrage Over Lenient Sentence for Federal Prison Official in Virginia Inmate's Death
Written by: Michael Phillips Inmate's Tragic Death Exposes Systemic Failures in Federal Prison PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA - In a recent...
Dec 3, 2023
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Chemours Agrees to $9.5 Million Settlement for Roanoke Valley Water Contamination
Written by: Michael Phillips A Substantial Environmental Settlement ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a significant development for the Roanoke...
Dec 3, 2023
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Green Spaces: The Fountain of Youth for Cellular Health
Written by: Michael Phillips Introduction to Groundbreaking Research STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - New research published in the Science of the...
Dec 2, 2023
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Expert: Big Win for Prosecutors in Bigsby Case May Come at a Huge Cost, A Possible Loss at Trial
Written by: Michael Phillips The Conflicting Confessions HAMPTON, VIRGINIA – The Cory Bigsby trial, already steeped in controversy, faces...
Nov 10, 2023
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Augusta County: Seaton Continues to Support Transparency, Opponent Higgs Advocates Return to Secrecy
Written by: Michael Phillps AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA – The race for the Wayne District seat on the Augusta County Board of Supervisors...
Nov 6, 2023
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Staunton Announces 16 Predator Arrests; Augusta Sheriff's Role in Helping One Defendant Questioned
Written by: Michael Phillips Staunton Task Force's Near Perfect Arrest/Conviction Record: 16 New Suspects Arrested as Questions Remain...
Oct 21, 2023
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Page County Sheriff Steps Up School Patrols, in Response to Hamas' Call for a 'Global Day of Jihad'
Written by: Michael Phillips LURAY, VA – Schools and businesses in Page County, Virginia, will notice an increased police presence today,...
Oct 13, 2023
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