Waynesboro’s loss, Shenandoah County’s gain

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Column by Chris Graham [email protected]   It’s been two years, and the upset feelings still boil up inside me. Tim Williams, on his way to being voted in as mayor by the new cabal in charge on Waynesboro City Council, was dispatched to send the message to then-city manager Doug Walker that his services would…

The World According To ChrisGraham.com: Waynesboro’s loss, Shenandoah County’s gain

Chris Graham

It’s been two years, and the upset feelings still boil up inside me. Tim Williams, on his way to being voted in as mayor by the new cabal in charge on Waynesboro City Council, was dispatched to send the message to then-city manager Doug Walker that his services would no longer be needed, and that…

Legislature returns monies through savings

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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected]   The Virginia General Assembly’s Joint Rules Committee, consisting of seven members of the Virginia House of Delegates and seven members of the Senate of Virginia and chaired by William J. Howell, speaker of the House of Delegates, met yesterday and approved $3.3 million in legislative branch savings for the…

Grant helps SCCF relaunch small-business training

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Story by Chris Graham [email protected]   A $10,000 grant from a community-development group based in Southwest Virginia will enable the Staunton Creative Community Fund to relaunch small-business development training. “It’s an opportunity, from our perspective. We really believe in the concept of microenterprise development and are impressed with what you’re doing here,” People Inc. President…

Music and comedy at the May River City Radio Hour

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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected]   The River City Radio Hour performances on Friday will be an eclectic mix of musical and comedy talents. The Boogie Kings, led by Richard Adams with William Hayes on keyboard and J.T. Fauber on percussion, will head the musical entertainment. Joining the popular Radio Hour band will be Bill…

Groups critical of McDonnell action on voting rights

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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected]   Gov. Bob McDonnell announced today a new procedure for restoring the voting rights of former felons that voting-rights advocacy groups feel falls short of the goal of making it easier for people who have paid their debt to society to get back on the voting rolls. “These changes hardly…