They can’t steal an election, can they?

Chris Graham

The ongoing news story involving the apparently tainted Iran presidential election hits closer to home than you might think. The key difference being that the controversy over Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s 60 percent-plus victory spilled into the streets, while the controversy that still lingers in some circles in Waynesboro over the May 2008 city election is still…

In the News

Chris Graham

– Local News: Staunton appoints new fire chief – Sports: Waynesboro Generals game postponed – Economy: Consumer Price Index up in May – Local News: EMU residence hall to run on solar – Event: Presidential Library to host history camp – State News: Kaine signs veterans legislation  

‘Radio Hour’ returns on Friday with new talent, new lineup

Chris Graham

The Friday, June 19th performances of “River City Radio Hour” will bring a number of new talents and a new serial to it audiences. The St. Clair Street Band featuring Jim Harrington will bring a combination of sounds that will charm and excite the Radio Hour audience. Jim Harrington is a member of a number…

President e-stumps for Deeds

Chris Graham

President Barack Obama is going to bat for Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee Creigh Deeds. “I know a thing or two about tough primaries, and I know a thing or two about running tough races in Virginia. Creigh Deeds’ victory once again shows the power of people at the grassroots to win elections and bring about…

Gas prices continue climb

Chris Graham

Regular unleaded is over $2.50 a gallon in Virginia now, and with crude oil breaking the $70-a-barrel barrier, the pain at the pump is only going to get more intense. “We expect to see small gas price increases through the Fourth of July,” said Martha Meade, the manager of public and government affairs at AAA…

Rick Webb | Misrepresenting the status of the proposed Highland County Wind Energy Project

Contributors

State and national newspapers, including the Richmond Times Dispatch and USA Today, have reported that Highland New Wind Development is prepared to begin construction by early summer with possible completion by the end of the year. The source of the reported information is the developer’s public relations spokesman, Frank Maisano, who announced in a press…