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Virginia Residents May Experience Smoke from Planned Forest Fire
LURAY, Va. – Fire managers at Shenandoah National Park (SNP) plan to burn approximately 88 acres of the Big Meadows area (MP 51) between March 11 and April 15, 2024. A notice will be posted on social media when a specific date is finalized.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter, Will Serve No Jail Time for Death of Luray Man
LURAY, Va. – A Front Royal woman has been sentenced for her role in the 2023 death of a Page County man. On March 6, 2024, Bobbi Jo Buracker, appeared in Page County Circuit Court, pleading guilty to the charge of manslaughter for selling a fatal dose of methadone to 43-year-old Christopher Dovel nearly a year ago.
Volunteer Fire Department Desperately In Need of Funds for Critical Breathing Equipment
LURAY, Va. – On March 5, 2024, the Luray Fire Department (LFD) approved the purchase of new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air packs to update their arsenal of firefighting equipment.
Woman’s Choice to Drink and Drive Results in Death of Friend
FAUQUIER COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Charlottesville woman. According to a media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the crash happened on Saturday, March 2, on Shipps Store Road (Route 637), a half mile west of Marsh Road (Route 17).
Arrested; DNA Links Suspect to Two 1980s Cold Case Murders
STAFFORD, Va. – On March 5, 2024, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) announced that a subject has been arrested in connection with a nearly 40-year-old crime. On November 14th 1986, Jacqueline Lard, 32, was working at Mount Vernon Realty in the 300 block of Garrisonville Road. She was last seen that evening at 9:00 p.m. at the close of business. She never made it home.
Virginia State Police seek driver who caused horrific crash
ORANGE COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a vehicle that caused a two-vehicle crash on Monday. According to a media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident happened on Constitution Hwy (Route 20) at Rhoades Road on March 4, 2024.
Virginia Firefighters Battle Blaze in 50mph Winds
STANLEY, Va. – On Wednesday, February 29, firefighters battled a house fire at 206 Masonic Drive. According to a media release on the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) Facebook page, crews were dispatched to the structure, just a few hundred feet from the Stanley Police Department (SPD).
One Pill Can Kill; The Alarming Rise of Fentanyl Overdoses in Virginia
LURAY, Va. – Ten state and law enforcement agencies of the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force are encouraging area residents to take advantage of Virginia's new anti-drug awareness initiative.
Virginia Couple Sentenced to 141 Years for Construction Fraud
PAGE COUNTY, Va. – A Stanley couple was recently sentenced after committing multiple counts of fraud, and obtaining money by false pretenses. On February 14, 2024, Allen Wayne Knott and Sabrina Gail Knott appeared in Page County Circuit Court for their roles in a multi-year construction scam.
Police offer $1,000 reward for help identifying Virginia road rage shooter
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. — Authorities are offering a substantial reward for information leading to the arrest of a person involved in a road rage incident. According to a press release distributed by the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), the incident occurred on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Student tries to buy Porsche with $78 million dollar check
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Indiana University business major was arrested after he tried to buy a high-performance sports car with a multi-million-dollar check. According to NBC affiliate WAVY, the incident occurred on Wednesday, February 21.
Virginia man faces multiple charges after hitting a police car, fleeing, and blowing a tire
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va.— A Stafford man is behind bars after leading two separate agencies on a high-speed chase. According to a media release from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the incident occurred on February 19, 2024.
Many Virginians to lose Hulu access in March
In the early morning hours of February 6, 2024, an email from Hulu appeared in the inboxes of millions of subscribers. With the oft-seen“We're Updating Our Subscriber Agreement” email subject line, it may have seemed, to many, an email to just delete, unread. However, the reason behind the message is one that will affect many of the streaming giant’s viewers.
Missing Virginia man found dead in creek
FREDERICKSB URG, Va. – The body of a man missing since January was recently recovered from Hazel Creek. On January 25, 2024, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) posted a public plea for help in locating 22-year-old Darrius Appiah.
House fire displaces Virginia family already touched by tragedy
STANLEY, Va. – On January 31, firefighters battled a Page County blaze that destroyed a house and left a man and two children homeless. According to a media release from the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD), crews were dispatched shortly before midnight for a fully-involved outbuilding at 630 Pond Avenue.
Shenandoah National Park-area crash claims life of 28-year-old motorcyclist
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a fatal crash that happened just minutes from Thornton Gap Entrance Station on US Highway 211. According to a media release by VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the crash occurred Friday, January 26, at approximately 3:47 p.m., near Estes Mill Road (Route 667).
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