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
Protecting our children: Abuse, neglect is reality for thousands of Virginia children
The Top Story by Chris Graham
More than 7,000 Virginia children were found to have been abused or neglected last year.
Another 14,000 incidents of abuse and neglect never made it to the authorities for assessment or investigation.
Not that you would know any of this from reading the papers or watching the evening news. Read more
