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

Is the Waynesboro political revolution already over?

Column by Chris Graham

The numbers from the balloting in Waynesboro in yesterday’s 24th Senate District Republican Party primary jumped out at me right away. Read more

Hershey to expand Augusta operations

Story by Chris Graham

Good news for Augusta County – Hershey announced today that it is investing $25 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Stuarts Draft in a move that is expected to create 150 new jobs. Read more

Vigil allows grieving, raises money for victims

Story by Chris Graham

A vigil held in Waynesboro last week in memory of those who lost their lives in the April 16 mass shooting at Virginia Tech did more than help Valley residents begin to heal.
Money raised in conjunction with the “We Are All Hokies” memorial service in the amount of $1,000 will go to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund – which was set up last week by the Virginia Tech Foundation to help cover expenses of family members who lost loved ones in the shootings and other expenses related to medical care and counseling for those injured and otherwise affected by the tragedies. Read more

Waynesboro native escapes shooting rampage

Story by Chris Graham

A Waynesboro 20-year-old was among those who narrowly escaped today’s deadly shooting rampage on the campus at Virginia Tech. Read more

It’s gotta be more than the sidewalks

Column by Chris Graham

Downtown Waynesboro has been the focus of those who want to see it return to some form of former splendor since way back in 1962.
So … what do have to show for the past 45 years of work?
Well, there are those new sidewalks – leading to retail spaces that are increasingly being left empty. Read more

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