Opinion
Mike Wilson: ‘Boy with Stringer and Sheath Knife,’ painted 1966
One of my most prized possessions is a watercolor painted behind my back some years ago by an…
Education
From the Editor’s Desk: There’s a lot of pointing and a lot of promising
The biggest problem isn’t about this year’s school budgets. Yes, it’s annoying to deal with, right in the…
Opinion
Frank Ruff: Keep off our guns
Democrats are pushing the same tired, default agenda that seeks to punish responsible gun owners exercising their constitutional…
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…