
Defining Dems II
Column by David Cox Throughout their history, Democrats have been the party of opportunity. It still is.

Column by David Cox Throughout their history, Democrats have been the party of opportunity. It still is.

Story by Chris Graham High gasoline prices are hitting everybody where it hurts – from people cutting back on vacations to businesses cutting back on seminars and conferences and other nonessential travel. But … college sports?

Column by Chris Graham David Cox seems to still be thinking through the payday-lending issue.

Column by Bob Goodlatte This Fourth of July we look to the blessings of liberty and are reminded of how precious they are.

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.


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…

Story by Chris Graham WVPT’s financial woes have led to more changes in the local program lineup.

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.

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…
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