Time to declare victory and come home

Chris Graham

I agree with Kate Wofford that it’s time for the Virginia Department of Transportation “to abandon the costly and destructive plan for I-81” that would widen the interstate throughout Western Virginia. And then I think, We’re pretty much there now already whether VDOT is or not, right? “Our state transportation budget has evaporated and taxpayers…

Bridge project in Albemarle ‘substantially completed’

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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Good news for travelers who drive back and forth to Charlottesville every day. The bridge rehab on Interstate 64 over Stockton Creek at mile marker 108 has been substantially completed, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation, and both westbound lanes were reopened to traffic yesterday afternoon. But we’re not…

Winners and Losers: June 24, 2008

Chris Graham

Compiled by Chris Graham [email protected] WINNER: Waynesboro Mayor Tom Reynolds goes out on a high note Nice tribute from Waynesboro City Council members to the outgoing mayor, Tom Reynolds, last night. Big ups to Tim Williams for sharing a personal story that broke through the tensions that we’ve been feeling here in the ‘Boro in…

Pastures candidates talk county politics

Chris Graham

The Top Story by Chris Graham Tracy Pyles is making a go at a fourth term on the Augusta County Board of Supervisors – but this Pastures District re-election bid might be his toughest to date. West Augusta businessman Travis Smithdeal has made his presence known in the Augusta County Government Center already – leading…