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Wayne Theatre to host News Virginian City Council debate

Chris Graham

waynesboroThe Wayne Theatre will serve as the venue for a News Virginian-sponsored Waynesboro City Council debate on Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m.

The race for the At-Large seat has two candidates: Nancy Marion Dowdy and Terry R. Short Jr.

The Ward A candidates are Elzena M. Anderson and John H. “Sonny” Smith Jr.

The Ward B race features incumbent Bruce E. Allen and challenger Jerry C. Campbell.

News Virginian editor Brian Carlton will serve as moderator for the event, with questions submitted from local residents.

Questions may be submitted through April 16 by email to [email protected].






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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].

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