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…

North River supervisors candidates address the issues

Chris Graham

The Top Story by Chris Graham Charles Curry stepped down from the North River District seat on the Augusta County Board of Supervisors in 2000 – but before he retired from county politics, he endorsed Mount Solon farmer Larry Howdyshell to be his successor. Now seven-plus years later, Curry is back on the political scene…

Congress – and wrestling – on steroids

Chris Graham

Best Seat in the House column by Chris Graham A congressional subcomittee made headlines last week by announcing its plans to investigate the use and abuse of steroids in professional wrestling. But is it possible that subcommittee members – including Virginia Democrat Rick Boucher – will miss seeing the forest for all the trees? Virginia-based…