Honoring those who sacrifice to promote freedom and democracy
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Column by Bob Goodlatte This Fourth of July we look to the blessings of liberty and are reminded of how precious they are.
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Don’t judge this book festival by its cover
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Story by Chris Graham I have to admit to some possible bias here – I was there when the idea for what has become the annual Book ‘Em book festival was hatched on Fall Foliage Festival weekend in Waynesboro in 2003.
The making of ‘Evan Almighty’
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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…
The other shoe falls at WVPT
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Story by Chris Graham WVPT’s financial woes have led to more changes in the local program lineup.
Ariake expanding Harrisonburg operations
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Story by Chris Graham A Japanese company that has been making stocks, bouillons and natural meat flavorings in Harrisonburg since 1989 announced today that it is investing $18 million to expand its local operations.
Merck expanding – again – in Rockingham
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Story by Chris Graham It was big news last year when Merck announced that it was spending $57 million to expand its operations in Rockingham County. The bigger news this week is that the pharmaceutical maker is committing $193 million to further expand its operations in Elkton – adding 70 more jobs to the employee…
Let it be a sign unto you
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Bishop’s Mantle column by Jim Bishop Whether motoring up or down the grade, it’s rather hard to miss the striking sign for Weavers Mennonite Church along heavily-traveled Rt. 33 just beyond the Harrisonburg, Va., city limits.
Local author gets ‘Evan Almighty’ closeup
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Story by Chris Graham She didn’t get her SAG card – and barely got more face time than her car did. But Elizabeth Massie still got a lot more out of her work on the summer blockbuster “Evan Almighty” than she ever could have expected.
Hershey to expand Augusta operations
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Story by Chris Graham Good news for Augusta County – Hershey announced today that it is investing $25 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Stuarts Draft in a move that is expected to create 150 new jobs.
