Waynesboro at a crossroads

Chris Graham

We all knew that we were on the verge of an economic downturn. I was selling one approach to dealing with what was to come – redoubling efforts in the economic-development sphere with an eye toward working to attract new industry in recognition of the apparent fact that the plant on the South River overlooking…

VDOT road work schedule for Dec. 8-12

Chris Graham

Here is an updated list of highway work projects that might affect traffic in the Staunton Transportation District during the coming weeks. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert…

Today’s Agenda

Chris Graham

In case you missed it, the news regarding the UVa. football coaching situation is now out there. Click here for the latest. We’re also getting ready for the JMU-Montana playoff game Friday night in Harrisonburg. The AFP will be there and will be spending some time this week getting you ready. On the news side,…

BC alums named to school’s board of trustees

Chris Graham

Two Bridgewater College alums were elected to the board of trustees at BC last week. James Russell Bruner, Bridgewater class of 1977, is president and chief executive officer of Maersk Inc. and executive vice president of A.P. Moller-Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world. He joined Maersk in 1989 and worked his way up…

Steven Sisson | Don’t just stand there. Give ‘im a pencil

Chris Graham

In 2003, the Blue Dog first met Congressman Virgil Goode at the Greene County Strawberry Festival. While shaking hands and passing-out Sisson for Senate campaign literature, I heard a high-pitched shrilled voice calling-out … “Steeeveee Sissssson … anti-tax Democrat fer State Senate!” Even though I had never met him, I knew the distinct voice of…