Opinion

Mike Wilson: My grandmother, scourge of the reptile kingdom

My grandmother Ella was a very hardy sportsperson. She once bagged a limit of squirrels when cruelly sidelined ...

Opinion

Mike Wilson: Attack of the Identified Flying Objects

Thinking back across the decades as we go through another January, I am struck by the thought that ...

Opinion

Tommy Wright : Time to get back to work

The Virginia General Assembly began its 2023 session on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and Republicans are already off to ...

Opinion

Mike Wilson : I sympathized with Rodney Dangerfield

I was deeply saddened when my favorite comedian Rodney Dangerfield (you will remember him as bug-eyed, sweaty, and ...

Opinion

Frank Ruff Jr.: How can our region lead in skills training?

Southern and Central Virginians should be proud of our role in leading work skills training. The Growth Virginia ...

Opinion

Tommy Wright : Republicans want what’s best for Virginia

The new session starts on Wednesday, and when it does, we’re going to keep doing what voters sent ...

Lifestyles

Mike Wilson: It was a case of death by salami

I fear that, when conversations turn toward my historic inclusion on the Hap’s Grill Wall of Fame, I ...

Opinion

His thoughts — Uniformed respect

Last week, I attended the funeral of Joe Carey. Joe served in uniform for a total of 40 ...

Opinion

His thoughts — Vaya con Dios, Jorge

It’s been a year now since my dear friend Jorge (aka Dr. Jorge Antonio Silveira y Montes de ...

Opinion

Mike Wilson: Hammy New Year!

“Desert Island Discs” is a very popular and long-running (since 1942) program on BBC Radio. Each week the ...

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