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General Assembly Report by Rob Bell The Virginia General Assembly has finished the majority of its work. Bills that passed both the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate have now been sent to Gov. Tim Kaine for consideration. The more significant legislation from the 2008 session includes: • The most sweeping overhaul of…
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Column by Sam Rasoul Life can be rough. All of us have hit rough bumps along the road. Growing up in a working-class family, sometimes carrying the burden of bringing home the presents for the family during the holidays, convinced me a teen-ager should not have to take on such responsibilities. In perspective, though, my…
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Stop the Presses column by Chris Graham [email protected] And I’m thinking that I want to lead Waynesboro into the future … “Um, Benzi … no! We’re not … OK.” This is what happens every day now when I take my beloved miniature poodle for her early-afternoon walk. And actually, I could say that something similar…
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Story By Erin Gutzwiller The issues of illegal immigration and racism have long been topics of spirited discussion. And the issues have not disappeared in the last few years, and in fact have only been growing into more of a flash point. Bridgewater College welcomed three speakers who talked to the students and faculty members…
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Gregg Clemmer had an idea for a book on a forgotten Civil War general with a classic nom de guerre. Clemmer knew he had something special going when other historians told him not to waste him time trying to track down Old Alleghany. “I’m somewhat stubborn like an old bulldog….
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Column by Sam Rasoul Last September, I bought a hybrid car, which I had long wanted. The decision to buy at that time was a practical one: campaigning in the Sixth District required driving from Roanoke to Woodstock with a side trip to Lynchburg. I had to decrease gasoline costs. At the same time, I…
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Listen to today’s “SportsDominion Show,” featuring an interview with Eastern Mennonite University track star Chelsea Lawhorn. Show Length: 7:07. “I hope to hit 40 feet by the time I graduate.” And so it is that Chelsea Lawhorn has thrown down the gauntlet. The Eastern Mennonite University junior is already one…
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Column by Jim Bishop “Time . . . is on my side … Yes, it is …” – Rolling Stones (1964) Every four years, it happens: We get an “extra” day on our calendars. That’s right. Today, Feb. 29, is Leap Year Day. I’ve often wondered when those born on Leap Year Day actually celebrate…
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General Assembly Report by Rob Bell With the worsening budget numbers, the House of Delegates released its biennial budget. Unlike the governor’s budget, the House budget does not cut $220 million in school construction and lottery money that was going to local schools. These cuts would have cost my four local school divisions over $3…
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Column by Jim Bishop I’m at the point where jokes about old people don’t seem all that amusing. It’s painful to laugh – in more ways than one. However, I did hear a couple lately – and I’m thankful for the gift of hearing, even though my spouse isn’t sure how much I use it…
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