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Pedestrian struck and killed in Augusta County
VERONA — An elderly pedestrian was struck by a car Tuesday morning in Augusta County and killed, according to Virginia State Police. A 2015 Honda Civic was headed eastbound on Quick’s Mill Road, near the intersection with Lee Street, when it was unable to avoid striking a woman crossing the road. Police said the...
Waynesboro prosecutor's office out of murder case after conflict of interest divulged
WAYNESBORO — Waynesboro's lead prosecutor and the rest of his staff have stepped aside from an upcoming murder case after a conflict of interest recently arose. Waynesboro Commonwealth's Attorney David L. Ledbetter and his staff have been recused in the case of Jacob P. Sipe, 23, who is a suspect in a July slaying on James Avenue. ...
Motorcyclist Clocked At Nearly 100 MPH Busted For DUI, Weapons Offenses In Virginia: Sheriff
A speeding motorcyclist was busted for an alleged DUI in Virginia after being clocked going nearly 100 mph over the holiday weekend, according to the sheriff's office.Bradley Kurtz, 26, of Goldvein, readily admitted to consuming beers and booze before getting on his bike and taking off, leading to …