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The Top News Stories of 2014

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AFPnew-1This edition of Inside the Newsroom dives into the Top News Stories of 2014. Host Crystal Graham and Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham have it narrowed down to five, topping the list with the trial, conviction and pending sentencing of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on corruption charges.

Also making the list was the disappearance and murder of second-year UVA student Hannah Graham, and the arrest of Jesse Matthew in connection with her disappearance with linkage of Matthew through forensic evidence to the 2009 murder of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington.

The Rolling Stone-UVA controversy is next, followed by the surprise narrow Senate re-election of Democrat Mark Warner, and the strengthening economy rounding out our Top Five.

 

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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 his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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