Tim Kaine plays your favorites
Facebook Video shot by AFP editor Chris Graham of Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine playing harmonica on a bluegrass tune at the Labor Day parade in Buena Vista on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. Length: 0:22. Read more
The Labor Day Parade in Pictures
AFP editor Chris Graham walked the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade route and got a few choice snapshots of the candidates in action. Follow Democratic Party candidates Creigh Deeds, Jody Wagner and Steve Shannon and Gov. Tim Kaine on the parade route. Read more
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Friday, Aug. 14
- Local News: RMH employees pass gift goal
Thursday, Aug. 13
- Local News: Staunton City Council meeting tonight
- State News: Good economic news in Martinsville
Wednesday, Aug. 12
- Local News: Augusta County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda
Tuesday, Aug. 11
- State News: Jail agrees to change policies regarding religious-themed mail materials
Monday, Aug. 10
- Local News: Waynesboro City Council meeting tonight
- Local News: Augusta County Planning Commission to meet Tuesday night
- Local News: Music Academy begins registration for fall classes
- Local News: VDOT road-work schedule
David Reynolds | Wasting away
Not only in Margaritaville, but here and everywhere, we are wasting away. We have allowed our God-given talents and resources to be put on hold. Why? Because we have found the perfect excuse. We have found one that nobody challenges. You know what it is. “It’s the economy.” Read more
David Reynolds | Cruel times
OK, we got out of January alive – but with our portfolios still getting beaten to a small pulp. There is no need for anyone to go skiing this winter. Just latch on to a few blue-chip stocks and slide down with them. But that’s not my style. I buried gold coins in my back yard. Read more
David Reynolds | The Community’s State
I suppose I could have waited until later in the month and headed for Washington or Richmond. Or just turned on the tube to find out what our new president had to say about the State of the Union, or our governor about the State of the Commonwealth. Instead, as a Jeffersonian who loves Real Virginia and its small communities, I again opted out for the State of the Community, the annual Chamber of Commerce breakfast down the street. Read more
David Cox | The BeeVees
Posted by afp on September 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment
This year was no exception. The current governor, the lieutenant governor, and candidates for all three statewide jobs (those two plus attorney general), along with two vying for House of Delegates, were there. Alas, no U.S. Senators showed up. Read more
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