Daily Rant | The Bell Leave of Absence

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It’s not politics, but even so, considerations of politics have to be at play as the Augusta County School System seeks to resolve the request of 20th District GOP nominee Dickie Bell for a leave of absence in the event that he’s elected to the House of Delegates. AFP editor Chris Graham calls on the…

Daily Rant | What If …

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As in, what if it hadn’t been the likable DuBose Egleston at the centerpiece of a criminal-justice firestorm in Waynesboro, but another politician who was perhaps more of a lightning rod politically? Would the news coverage be as generally positive as it has been of Egleston in recent days? AFP editor Chris Graham ponders the…

Daily Rant | Grow Up, Waynesboro

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The reaction on local news blogs to the news that a former Waynesboro City Council member is facing attempted-rape allegations has exposed something about the River City. Not only are people anonymously attacking the alleged perpetrator, but the accuser herself is fodder for the gristmill. AFP editor Chris Graham wonders aloud where we’ve come to…

A Dad’s Point of View | It’s a tech world, after all

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I love technology. I hate technology. I get so frustrated with technology. All of the above. That’s my generation and definitely me. My friend Marty is a tech wizard, while my wife is still using computers primarily for e-mail. I’m somewhat in the middle with my knowledge and depth of tech use and dependence, though…

Daily Rant | Debates

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AFP editor Chris Graham remembers his days as a candidate for office as he prepares to cover tonight’s 25th District debate. His feeling on the value of such events – eh, he could take ’em or leave ’em. Facebook Video. Length: 3:57.