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Column by Krysti Mayers We gathered as old friends in a comfortable room, a circle of chairs and desserts on a table nearby. In the past, our conversations have been about our homeschooling techniques and curriculum, but this night instead, we talked about the life we lived before we homeschooled. Most would view us as…
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Story by Chris Graham The word from Dick Cranwell: “caution.” “This time last year everybody was saying the Republicans were bordering on extinction, they’re almost irrelevant, we’re in for 15 or 20 years of Democratic rule. When people were telling me that a year ago, I was saying, Hey, not so fast, I’ve been around…
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Staff Report Opening Statement: We have another tough football game this week. When you look at NC State, they have given up some points, but they have given them up in different ways. I know Maryland had an interception for a touchdown and a kickoff return for a touchdown. The other teams have had some…
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Story by Chris Graham With AFP Audio It was a cover of Roy Orbison’s “Crying” that landed Jimmy Fortune in the Statler Brothers. That’s why a cover of “Crying” is in Fortune’s new CD, “Windows,” which is being launched this weekend with a release party in Harrisonburg. “Lew Dewitt heard me sing that song at…
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Staff Report On the depth chart: The depth chart still reflects who we think gives us the best chance to win. The question was asked if we were going to start playing for next year and certainly we aren’t – we still have two games left this year. The biggest one is Virginia Tech this…
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Staff Report Opening Statement: I am proud of our team. This is a group of guys that have bought into the team concept all year long. When you look at this season, there have been times when the offense has struggled and special teams picked it up and vice versa. Outside of the penalties Saturday,…
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Staff Report Frank Spaziani – Boston College Opening Statement: Sunday we got our seventh win of the season and our first road victory of the year. It was a hard-fought contest, but we are ready to look forward towards next week’s game against North Carolina.
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Staff Report QUESTION: How have you seen Clemson’s offense evolve this year? COACH GROH: A lot of it has to do with the development of Kyle Parker as the quarterback. For those of you who are not familiar with his background, this is a superior athlete. And I would use his resume, not my opinion…
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Story by Chris Graham The YMCA has made a difference in the life of young Makayla Davis. “Her Sunday-school teacher even mentioned that she just couldn’t believe the difference in her behavior and participation at church. I gave the credit where it was due – to the daily environment here in childcare at the YMCA,”…
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Staff Report The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing concerning improvements to Route 640 (Goose Creek Road) in the Fishersville region of Augusta County. The meeting will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 16 at the Preston L. Yancy Volunteer Fire Department located at 2015 Jefferson Highway, Fishersville, Va….
