BC alums named to school’s board of trustees

Chris Graham

Two Bridgewater College alums were elected to the board of trustees at BC last week. James Russell Bruner, Bridgewater class of 1977, is president and chief executive officer of Maersk Inc. and executive vice president of A.P. Moller-Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world. He joined Maersk in 1989 and worked his way up…

Steven Sisson | Don’t just stand there. Give ‘im a pencil

Chris Graham

In 2003, the Blue Dog first met Congressman Virgil Goode at the Greene County Strawberry Festival. While shaking hands and passing-out Sisson for Senate campaign literature, I heard a high-pitched shrilled voice calling-out … “Steeeveee Sissssson … anti-tax Democrat fer State Senate!” Even though I had never met him, I knew the distinct voice of…

VDOT road work schedule for Nov. 24-28

Chris Graham

Here is an updated list of highway work projects that might affect traffic in the Staunton Transportation District during the coming weeks. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert…

Live Blog | UVa.-Radford

Chris Graham

The AFP is live at the John Paul Jones Arena for tonight’s men’s basketball game between the University of Virginia and Radford University. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Both teams are 2-0 on the young season. Virginia has wins over VMI (107-97 on Sunday) and South Florida (77-75 on Wednesday). Radford has victories over…

VDOT road work schedule for Nov. 17-21

Chris Graham

Here is an updated list of highway work projects that might affect traffic in the Staunton Transportation District during the coming weeks. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert…

Building blocks

Chris Graham

There was no way, I told people, often, that Sam Rasoul doesn’t get at least 40 percent in his Sixth District race with Bob Goodlatte. The kid plain outworked Goodlatte from start to finish, and then, hey, wasn’t Goodlatte running commercials at the end, and telling audiences what he would do “if” he was re-elected…

Valley: VDOT road-work schedule for Nov. 10-14

Chris Graham

The following is a list of highway work projects that might affect traffic in the Staunton Transportation District during the coming weeks. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert…