The other shoe falls at WVPT
Story by Chris Graham
WVPT’s financial woes have led to more changes in the local program lineup. Read more
‘Virginia Viewpoints’ gets the axe
Column by Chris Graham
I figured the news was coming.
“And I’m sorry that it’s bad news,” said Richard Parker, the interim general manager at WVPT-Virginia’s Public Television, who confirmed what I had been suspecting for the past couple of weeks, that my WVPT TV show, “Virginia Viewpoints,” had been canceled. Read more
Ariake expanding Harrisonburg operations
Story by Chris Graham
A Japanese company that has been making stocks, bouillons and natural meat flavorings in Harrisonburg since 1989 announced today that it is investing $18 million to expand its local operations. Read more
Merck expanding – again – in Rockingham
Story by Chris Graham
It was big news last year when Merck announced that it was spending $57 million to expand its operations in Rockingham County.
The bigger news this week is that the pharmaceutical maker is committing $193 million to further expand its operations in Elkton – adding 70 more jobs to the employee base. Read more
Let it be a sign unto you
Bishop’s Mantle column by Jim Bishop
Whether motoring up or down the grade, it’s rather hard to miss the striking sign for Weavers Mennonite Church along heavily-traveled Rt. 33 just beyond the Harrisonburg, Va., city limits. Read more
Laughter and Tears: Remembering Lee Eshleman
Bishop’s Mantle column by Jim Bishop
“My heart is achin’, for you, Mr. Lee,
My heart is achin’, for you, Mr. Lee,
He’s the handsomest sweetie
That you’ll ever see … ”
Often, upon encountering Lee Eshleman, I would bop up to him singing lines from the Bobbettes’ 1957 musical ditty, “Mr. Lee.” For a long time, he didn’t believe this song existed. So I had to dub a copy for him. He became a believer. Read more
Local author gets ‘Evan Almighty’ closeup
Story by Chris Graham
She didn’t get her SAG card – and barely got more face time than her car did.
But Elizabeth Massie still got a lot more out of her work on the summer blockbuster “Evan Almighty” than she ever could have expected. Read more
