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Scholarship created to honor Rita S. Wilson

Chris Graham

rita s. wilsonThe Rita S. Wilson Memorial Scholarship was established on the one week anniversary of her death by one of her many friends and the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge.

Wilson, who died on April 18, was a former long-time member of Staunton City Council and community activist.

The scholarship will support residents of Staunton and Augusta County returning to school. Contributions of any kind are accepted in person, by mail or online at cfcbr.org/rita-s-wilson-memorial-scholarship.

For more information, contact Dan Layman at 540-213-2150 or dlayman@communityfoundationcbr.org.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].