Golden Shovels and Soaring Taxes: The Grand Irony of Augusta County's New Courthouse Ceremony
Written by: Sam Orlando Golden Shovels, Skyrocketing Taxes VERONA, VIRGINIA – On a day that seemed ripe for satire, the elite of Augusta...
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Mar 15
Amtrak Intelligence Unit’s Quest for Non-Existent Employees: A Mystery Unfolds at Staunton Station
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VA - In a bewildering twist of events that could rival the plot of a quirky detective novel, the...
Mar 13
Augusta County Wins FOIA Follies Award Over Use of "No FOIA" Tag to Hide Emails
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA – The spotlight's on Augusta County, Virginia, this award season, but not for any...
Mar 12
Reporter Assaulted During Coverage of Cory Bigsby Murder Case Leads to Legal Battle
Written by: Sam Orlando HAMPTON, VIRGNIA – In a disturbing incident that underscores the increasing challenges faced by journalists,...
Mar 11
Craigsville Comes Together Amid Boil Water Notice, Prison Distributes Drinkable Water to the Town
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta Correctional - From No Water to Providing Water CRAIGSVILLE, VIRGINIA - In a display of solidarity and...
Mar 11
2024 Election Showdown: Biden vs. Trump, with Smith? Analyzing the Special Counsel's Impact
Written by: Sam Orlando An American Election Like No Other Looms STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In the unfolding drama of American politics, Jack...
Mar 10
Former American Prison Inmate Eyes Haitian Presidential Bid Amid National Turmoil
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In a dramatic twist to Haiti's ongoing political saga, Guy Philippe, a figure with a...
Mar 8
Biden's "Come to Jesus" Remark Sparks Debate on Cultural Sensitivity in Diplomacy
Written by: Sam Orlando A Hot Mic Faux Pax DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - In the aftermath of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, a...
Mar 7
When Cops Play Cops and Robbers: A Tale of Lockdowns and Lost Marbles in Cleveland, TN
Written by: Sam Orlando CHATANOOGA, TENNESSEE - In an episode that could rival the plot twists of a daytime soap opera, the peaceful town...
Mar 7
Oklahoma School Resource Officer Arrested for Rape and Providing Alcohol to a Minor
Written by: Sam Orlando MANNFORD, OKLAHOMA -On Tuesday March 5, 2024, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) announced the...
Mar 6
Divided States of America? Nearly a Quarter of Americans Support Secession and Independence from the USA
Written by: Sam Orlando Nearly 1/4th of Americans Support Breaking Up STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In an unprecedented reflection of the nation's...
Mar 6
Craigsville Faces Water Crisis: Schools, Residents, and Prison Affected
Written by: Sam Orlando No Water Pressure Turns Into No Water at all for Craigsville Residents CRAIGSVILLE, VIRGINIA - In the small town...
Mar 6
Class Action Lawsuit Accuses First Bank and Trust Company of Unfair Overdraft Fees
Written by: Sam Orlando Federal Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Bank Charged Fees Not Owed ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a significant legal...
Mar 5
Heroic Hound Finds Safety After Traffic Crash: Aries' Remarkable Journey to Doggy Daycare
Written by: Sam Orlando CLAWSON, MICHIGAN - In an extraordinary display of canine intuition and bravery, Aries, a 4-year-old pit bull lab...
Mar 5
Tensions Rise as Russian President Outlines Potential US Targets in Nuclear Standoff
Written by: Sam Orlando Russia's US Attack Plans Discussed by Putin AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In an unprecedented and unsettling move,...
Mar 3
Caught on Camera: How Citizen Oversight is Challenging Corruption in the Augusta Sheriff's Office
Written by: Ismael Barrios and Sam Orlando Augusta County Deputy Convicted of Beating Two People Recording Him at a Traffic Stop...
Mar 2
The Little Company That Could: L-W Auburn Co.'s Valiant Crusade Against the United States Postal Service
Written by: Sam Orlando ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – In what could only be described as a David vs. Goliath battle, L-W Auburn Co., a...
Mar 2
$2.5 Million for a Tumble Over a Rug: The Pricey Stumble at Smokey Bones
Written by: Sam Orlando A "Bunched Up" Rug's Revenge ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a tale that reads more like a cautionary fable about the...
Mar 1
Inmate Files Federal Lawsuit Against Red Onion State Prison Over Medical Neglect
Written by: Sam Orlando ROANOKE, VIRGINIA – Jules Moultrie, an inmate currently housed at Wallens Ridge State Prison, has filed a lawsuit...
Mar 1
Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment at Buitoni Food Company
Written by: Sam Orlando DANVILLE, VIRGINIA – A significant legal battle is unfolding in the Western District of Virginia's Danville...
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