Christopher Graham

4 days ago | augustafreepress.com | Christopher Graham

The Harrisonburg Soap Box Derby returns for its 20th anniversary year on Saturday, May 10. The Rotary Club of Rockingham County is gearing up for a day of racing action on Research Drive in Harrisonburg, which will be transformed for the day into a track for the event. Spectators can line the route to cheer on their favorite racers. Organizers have implemented safety measures to ensure the well-being of all participants and attendees.

4 days ago | augustafreepress.com | Christopher Graham

Deion Sanders said this week, in a viral video blasting UVA Football for trying to poach one of his players, that he would let Virginia “have one” and not say anything about it. Now we know who the one that Sanders is losing to the UVA program: his leading rusher from 2024, Isaiah Augustave. Augustave, a 6’2”, 210-pound rising junior from Naples, Fla., played at year at Colorado after a year at Arkansas.

4 days ago | augustafreepress.com | Christopher Graham

VDOT has updated its schedule for road work and maintenance on local roads for the week of April 21-25. For updated traffic alerts and traveler information, dial 511 or visit 511.vdot.virginia.gov. The VDOT Customer Service Center can assist with reporting road hazards, asking transportation questions, or getting information related to Virginia’s roads. Call 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) or use its mobile friendly website at my.vdot.virginia.gov. Agents are available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week.

4 days ago | augustafreepress.com | Christopher Graham

I continue to be amazed that anybody is following through with plans to expand business operations in the Trump tariffs climate. Against the uncertain backdrop created by the tariffs, there were two big economic announcements in Virginia this week. Integer, a medical contract developer and manufacturing organization, announced through the office of Gov.

5 days ago | augustafreepress.com | Christopher Graham

The big issue that I’m hearing about from today’s Ben Cline protest rally in Downtown Staunton has to do with the protective measures put in place by Staunton Police. One reader emailed us to complain about the streets being closed around the Augusta County Courthouse, suggesting that police did that to mute the impact of the protest. Caveat to what I’m about to say: I wasn’t able to be there today, because of plans put into motion several weeks ago to get out of town with close friends.