West Augusta News

A suspect in a bank robbery that happened this morning has been caught in McDuffie County.

A man buying a sno-cone was shot during a robbery on the West Side Monday afternoon.

As a member of the reactivated 5th Virginia Infantry Company L of the West Augusta Guard, Bobby Anderson gets his fill of Civil War re-enactments, which is good for a self-described local and military history ...

Catherine Moran announces the birth of her first child, Mycha Jade Moran, born May 19.

“We'll be glad its open. It will bring the kids. They really like the fire truck and I think that it will be a big interest to the little fellows that get bored with the furniture and papers”

Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2008 ; 05:40 PM Updated Tuesday, April 22, 2008 ; 05:47 PM Mannington will hold an open-house this weekend. via WBOY

Here's an update business wise on what's going on. All three stores Christopher Getts had is still closed for business. via WRDW-TV Augusta

STAUNTON - John Lanning, 79, of Staunton passed away March 3, 2008. Mr. Lanning was born Jan. via Staunton News Leader

Elizabeth B. Stephenson of Verona and William M. 'Bill' Taylor of West Augusta are happy to announce their engagement. via Staunton News Leader

The following people were indicted Jan. 22 by the Staunton grand jury: Logan Atkins, 18, of 526 King Ave., Waynesboro, malicious wounding, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and ... via Staunton Daily News Leader

STUARTS DRAFT - George "Junior" Wyatt Campbell Jr., 60, of 3229 Stuarts Draft Highway passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, Jan. via Staunton News Leader

Twenty-seven years after Lee surrendered at Appomattox, the War Between the States was still a hot topic for Southerners. via Staunton News Leader

At least six people were injured in a two-car crash on the West Side Monday night. via Cbs2chicago.com

WEST AUGUSTA - More than a $1,000 in tools were stolen during the weekend from a Bobcat Hill residence under construction, the Augusta County Sheriff's Office said. via Staunton News Leader

The American Red Cross of Augusta is providing assistance to the families who lost their homes in the fire at a West Augusta apartment complex Monday night. via Augusta Chronicle

Annual concert to benefit food bank network: The 11th annual "Christmas at Augusta Stone" benefit concert for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. via Staunton Daily News Leader

STAUNTON - Vivian Elaine Fink Cole, 54, of 15 Plaza Apt. Dr., #105, died Monday, Nov. via Staunton News Leader

“But 25 miles per hour, right there in that turn, is too fast.”

WEST AUGUSTA - One man is dead and a child injured after a truck loaded with poultry feed overturned on U.S. 250 Friday morning about a half-mile from the Augusta-Highland county line. via Staunton News Leader

“It was a massive injury to his upper arm”

WEST AUGUSTA - A Pennsylvania man was airlifted to the University of Virginia Medical Center on Friday after shooting himself in the upper right arm, a state Game and Inland Fisheries spokesperson said. via Staunton News Leader

“If we go over 200 (voters), it's a presidential election”

DEERFIELD - The room was quiet at the Pastures District's smallest precinct. Four volunteers manned a greeting table, a polling booth and a table with one line: A-Z Deerfield Fire Department and Rescue Squad ... via Staunton News Leader

The Rockingham County Sheriff's office is investigating a disturbing burglary, where the suspect took several guns. via WHSV-TV Harrisonburg