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.
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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.
Waynesboro native escapes shooting rampage
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Story by Chris Graham A Waynesboro 20-year-old was among those who narrowly escaped today’s deadly shooting rampage on the campus at Virginia Tech.
Violence and our kids
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The Top Story by Chris Graham Ours is a violent culture – and we’re not talking about the mean streets of South Central Los Angeles or New York City or some other urban enclave. Violence is in your living room – not to mention your child’s CD player or iPod or Xbox or Playstation2. From…
Controversy over state-song pick rages on
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The Top Story by Chris Graham “Shenandoah” is a fine tune – on that point, few will disagree. As fine a tune as it might be, though, is “Shenandoah” – which is, depending on who you believe, either about the Shenandoah Valley, a Native American tribal chief or life on the Western frontier – worthy…
