A line in the sand

Chris Graham

The brouhaha that fired up over the weekend concerning reaction in the local blogosphere to my endorsement of Terry McAuliffe for governor might pay some dividends for local Democrats long term. In fact I know it will, based on reactions to a comment that I posted in a thread on the AFP yesterday in response…

In the News

Chris Graham

– Programming Note: Listen to AFP editor Chris Graham on WKDW Tuesday morning, posted Monday, 8:45 a.m. – Local News: Music Academy announces spring schedule, posted Monday, 9:30 a.m. – State News: Chopra named to White House post, posted Monday, 9:30 a.m. – Event: Travel Expo at SVRA, posted Monday, 9:30 a.m. – Event: Items…

Team Coverage | Mark Warner visits Staunton

Chris Graham

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner held a town-hall meeting with area residents in Staunton on Thursday. AFP editor Chris Graham reports across the media platforms. The news report and photo package are up and running. We also now have the video with Warner’s 15 minutes of opening remarks on the economy and the stimulus package up…

In the News

Chris Graham

– Programming Note: Off to see Mark Warner in Staunton, posted Thursday, 10:20 a.m. – Local News: Recognizing mental illness in children and adolescents, posted Thursday, 8:35 a.m. – Sports: UVa. Spring Football Festival this weekend, posted Thursday, 8:35 a.m. 

Raining cats and dogs

Contributors

A dog wearing a top hat, a cat wearing a pulled-back veil and holding a bouquet. The dog saying, “Then we said, ‘What the heck … if gays in Vermont can get married, why can’t we?’” And then the kicker – when the News Leader’s Jim McCloskey is pressed on what he was trying to…

The Big Event to raise money for local nonprofits

Chris Graham

The Successful Women’s Alliance Network, or SWAN, has two goals: to provide a networking opportunity for women in the Shenandoah Valley and to give back to the community. In April, SWAN will pay host to The Big Event – a Saturday, April 18 fundraiser to benefit a number of nonprofits including March of Dimes, Big…

‘River City Radio Hour’ features Wingfield, Henline, more

Chris Graham

Emily Henline and Blair Wingfield will join the St. Clair Street Band in a spring musical fest at the Friday, April 17, “River City Radio Hour.” Eleven-year-old Emily Henline is a sixth-grader at Beverly Manor Middle School. Former Statler Brother Jimmy Fortune has said of her, “Emily has a great voice. My friend Barbara Fairchild…

In the News

Chris Graham

– Local News: Waynesboro PD investigating cab burglary, posted Monday, 10:35 a.m. – Economy: Gas prices stable, posted Monday, 10:15 a.m. – State News: Blogger can complain about dirt pile on developer’s property, posted Monday, 10:10 a.m. – Local News: VDOT road work schedule, posted Monday, 10:15 a.m.