Education
Tommy Wright: What’s changing with the Department of Education
Democrats are sounding the alarm — the Trump decision to wind down the Department of Education will cost…
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News
Sharon Harrup: A response to concerns about STEPS
As the President & CEO of STEPS, I had decided not to engage in a “point counter point”…
Lifestyles
Treasures on the Shelves: The best books of the Christmas season
As we reach Christmas and the end of the year, I always enjoy looking back through my book…
Lifestyles
Mary Simmons: A Psalm helps us remember the love of Jesus
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: So I googled ‘Michael Wilson’. That went well.
Ah, the internet. It can be an interesting place, filled with all kinds of things. That includes, it…
Lifestyles
New books at Ripberger spotlight legendary Black performers
“African Americans and the Arts” is the theme for 2024’s Black History Month. And just in time, there…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: The revenant, or lulling mallards
My good friend the Boss Man and I often joke about lulling our opponents into complacency during match…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Words we need
As a linguist and foreign language teacher, I have spent the better part of a half century learning…
Opinion
Frank Ruff: We need to rethink energy
Recent polling shows that, when asked, most people are in favor of green energy if the question is…
Opinion
Tommy Wright: Let’s honor our veterans
The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in the 2023 session that will provide relief for Virginia Veterans. While…