The other shoe falls at WVPT
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Story by Chris Graham WVPT’s financial woes have led to more changes in the local program lineup.
Search Results for Harrisonburg
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‘Virginia Viewpoints’ gets the axe
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Column by Chris Graham I figured the news was coming. “And I’m sorry that it’s bad news,” said Richard Parker, the interim general manager at WVPT-Virginia’s Public Television, who confirmed what I had been suspecting for the past couple of weeks, that my WVPT TV show, “Virginia Viewpoints,” had been canceled.
Let it be a sign unto you
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Bishop’s Mantle column by Jim Bishop Whether motoring up or down the grade, it’s rather hard to miss the striking sign for Weavers Mennonite Church along heavily-traveled Rt. 33 just beyond the Harrisonburg, Va., city limits.
Laughter and Tears: Remembering Lee Eshleman
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Bishop’s Mantle column by Jim Bishop “My heart is achin’, for you, Mr. Lee, My heart is achin’, for you, Mr. Lee, He’s the handsomest sweetie That you’ll ever see … ” Often, upon encountering Lee Eshleman, I would bop up to him singing lines from the Bobbettes’ 1957 musical ditty, “Mr. Lee.” For a…
The Valley Family Forum and its role in the race in the 26th
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The Top Story by Chris Graham The Democratic Party targeted the 26th House District seat being left open by the retirement of Republican incumbent Glenn Weatherholtz, and for good reason – namely, a win by Democrat Lowell Fulk would give the party a plum seat in a GOP stronghold in Rockingham County and the city…
Shelter advocates hope for happy ending
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Story by Chris Graham New Directions isn’t giving up on the idea of being able to operate a shelter for abused women in Waynesboro.
Man alive, what a privilege to drive
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Bishop’s Mantle column by Jim Bishop What an unforgettable day, a literal turning point in my life. Only problem was, I made an improper turn at a critical point and failed my initial attempt. A second try proved successful, and I went on my way rejoicing.
Can local GOP get back on same page after contentious primary?
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Story by Chris Graham Republican Party leaders wanted to make it look like they were extending an olive branch out to Sen. Emmett Hanger after what was an ugly primary battle between the incumbent and the man that they backed for the 24th Senate District GOP nomination, Scott Sayre.
Big money in 24th race
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Story by Chris Graham Big money is flowing into the hotly contested Republican Party primary in the 24th Senate District – and it’s going out as quickly as candidates Emmett Hanger and Scott Sayre can spend it.
Gassed
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The Top Story by Chris Graham When gasoline was a dollar a gallon, it made sense to pack up the family and head for the hills to escape the higher real-estate prices of the city.
