Praise

Here’s what our readers are saying about Augusta Free Press:

Your reporting is spot on and one of the only outlets I find actual truth matters. Thank you both for your dedication to providing newsworthy reading.

• “Thanks for your professional journalism. It’s meaningful, and I am a financial supporter.”
• “Just a quick note to thank you for your outstanding work with AFP.  I’ve become an avid reader, first recommended by a friend who describes himself as a classic conservative, but who hates our orange-topped “president”.  Your recent coverage of UVa Football AND the midterms convinced me (and my wife) to begin a subscription. We wish you and Crystal ALL the best. Keep up your great work!”
• “I appreciate your courage and salute your willingness to be vulnerable; I hope you believe in the abundance of strength therein.”
• “Your article is circulating, and people are commending you all for having the backbone to follow this case. Thank you for being the reason so many people will sleep well tonight.”
• “Keep on pounding the table and hopefully November 3 will be a very good day for humanity!”
• “Augusta Free Press caught my attention a few years ago and I am a loyal reader. Your combined work resonates with our community.”
• “I just read the latest article – WOW!! Way to go Augusta Free Press!!”
• “I’m just a ordinary citizen of Waynesboro and from time to time I come across your articles and I read them and I like them. I just want to say thank you and continue to do what you do!”

I love following UVA basketball.  And my ability to do so is helped immensely by your articles.  I look for them every day on the Augusta Free Press website … Your basketball knowledge, insights, and opinions address all three and help me to be a well-informed fan.  My sincere thanks for your enjoyable articles, your devotion to UVa, and your courage in writing on topics that may anger UVa Athletics and its fans.

• “That was just excellent from the reporting to the writing. All of it.”
• “I just wanted to congratulate you for on your piece about Ben Cline. Damned fine piece of work. I was so impressed that I began reading some of your other pieces, notably your autobiographical series of essays … fight on, write on!”
• “I’m sure you’ve put yourself in the line of fire when it comes to nasty comments and all the other baggage which comes with public political discourse. But thanks so much for taking on that responsibility. The quality of your writing deserves a really big audience, but I appreciate your sacrifice in focusing on Staunton and Augusta.”
• “Appreciate all the intel I get from you about wahoo athletics. You are the man!”
• “Bless you for trying to figure out what happened and hold authorities accountable … Keep up the good work!”
• “Keep up the good work, my friend. We need you and AFP more than ever.”
• “I really enjoy your writing and the Augusta Free Press. Like you, I’m a 50 something white guy, constantly scratching my head asking, “What the hell is going on (in this country)?” I just read Poverty of Imagination and it resonated deeply with me and beliefs. You pass my two beers test. I wish you continued success and look forward to your future work.”

I just want to say thank you and I appreciate your dedication to your work and the fact that you report with truth and integrity. You probably feel like giving up at times. Please don’t. There are many people who appreciate and are grateful for what you do.