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Opinion

Frank Ruff: What went wrong with the budget?

Budgets are much like jigsaw puzzles. Government at each level, to some degree, is dependent on other levels ... Read more

Lifestyles

Treasures on the Shelves: A time to celebrate mothers

It’s that time of year when kids hurry to buy the best mug and an armful of flowers, ... Read more

Opinion

Tommy Wright: Social media madness

Parents matter. That was one of our major themes in 2021, and it looks like it’s going to ... Read more

Opinion

Mike Wilson: I’m not a caffeine addict, I promise

Apparently I scarred my grown daughters for life by chugging down a Red Bull at 2 a.m. We ... Read more

Opinion

Tommy Wright: Democrats cry over spilt milk

Democrats are in a lather over the fact that Governor Youngkin got a $1 million check last week. ... Read more

Lifestyles

A Box of Love: Goodbye, Ratty

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 says “to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. ... Read more

Lifestyles

Treasures on the Shelves: Busy times

Wow! As I sit here to write, it has really been a full week! It all started with ... Read more

Opinion

Frank Ruff Jr.: Keeping up with California

Three years ago, when the Democrats took total control of Virginia’s government, they passed legislation that forces Virginia ... Read more

Opinion

Mike Wilson: Hunting with the King

Sorry, this is not about Elvis, though I did encounter him twice as a teenager in Memphis. The ... Read more

Lifestyles

A Box of Love: A day in the presence of Jesus

And He said, “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. Exodus 33:14. I ... Read more