Charter schools, and other right-libertarian false gods

Contributors

Charter schools, for the libertarian establishment, are what passes for “free market reform” in public education. They’re regularly pushed by mainstream libertarian think tanks, and at Reason they’re topped only by Uber, right-to-work laws and defined-contribution pensions on the list of libertarian shibboleths.

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The Radio Hour celebrates October

Contributors

The River City Radio Hour will present its own Octoberfest. The Friday, October 16th performance at the Main Street United Methodist Church will be headlined by the accordion duo of William Hayes and Orville Bame. Joining them will be Radio Hour favorites Suzanne Rosen, David Young, and the Boogie Kings. The night will also introduce Stuart Hall to the Radio Audiences.

Fishburne football ready for Covenant, Parents Military Weekend crowd

Chris Graham

The 0-2 start to the 2015 Fishburne Military School football season didn’t concern first-year head coach Chip Hill. The late start to training camp and the issues with weather limiting practice time put the Caissons behind schedule, and FMS opened with two opponents – Fuqua and Roanoke Catholic – that are expected to compete for state playoff bids.

Letter: Support for Donald Smith for Augusta County sheriff

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I could spend my time writing a letter to explain the credentials and views of the Augusta County sheriff’s candidate that I am supporting, however after parades, booths, forums, and meet and greets that is not necessary. What I would like for everyone to understand is the type of man that Donald Smith is and what he has done for my family.

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Podcast: Can Virginia Tech build on big ACC win?

Chris Graham

Virginia Tech looked really good in its 28-13 win over N.C. State on Friday night. Was that a one-off effort by the Hokies, or can Tech football build on the win over the Pack this weekend at Miami? Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham talks ACC football, looking at Virginia Tech and UVA’s game on Saturday against Syracuse. The segment on WREL-1450 in Lexington, Va., also looks at VMI football and the Major League Baseball playoffs.