Silence on the Fourth

Chris Graham

Column by Chris Graham Poll Question – Should Waynesboro move Extravaganza to the Fourth? Ever wondered why Waynesboro doesn’t do anything on the Fourth? If you’re new to town, it might seem quite odd, indeed – what with the fact that the city has nothing in the way of even a minor fireworks show at…

More to the regional 911 story

Chris Graham

Column by Chris Graham Augusta County Board of Supervisors member Tracy Pyles has been getting a boatload of media attention for his idea to consolidate the 911 call centers in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro. One question that I have not seen a single reporter ask yet – what do leaders in Staunton and Waynesboro…

The making of ‘Evan Almighty’

Chris Graham

Story by Chris Graham (Editor’s Note: This story was originally published May 1, 2006.) Months of anticipation were culminating in this one moment. “We’re rolling!” a member of the production crew shouted to the heavens. People gathered on the sidewalks of downtown Waynesboro buzzed at the beck and call. Something was about to go on…