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Opinion — Support your community — shop at home
Black Friday – that “day” of super discount sales and long lines to match fill my mind with…
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Opinion — How Republicans won
We’re thrilled with where things stand right now. We’ve gone from a 10-seat deficit to a four-seat advantage,…
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The economy part 2
Last week, I wrote about how President Biden, by plan or by accident, is working to destroy our…
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Opinion — Teamwork and gratitude
As leaves and temperatures fall, people bundle up in sweaters and jackets. Warm camaraderie overcomes the chill in…
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On money and the run for office
To the Editor: Americans were never meant to be “professional” politicians and were never meant to be governed…
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A new day in Virginia
Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin surged election night as did Republicans statewide, electing Winsome Sears, the first Jamaican American woman…
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Understanding the economy
President Biden either does not understand or care about the damage that he has done to the American…
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Column — Time to reform Virginia’s energy policies
Dominion Energy Virginia’s announcement Friday that its proposed offshore wind project has jumped almost 25% in cost to…
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LETTER – Apex Clean Energy’s dirty little secret
To the Editor: Charlottesville-based Apex Clean Energy has a dirty little secret that they are keeping from local…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER – Let’s protect what we love
To the Editor: Examining a few numbers regarding the potential industrial gold mine in Buckingham County is shocking.…
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Opinion — Let’s talk about something other than politics
When you read these words, the 2021 election will be over and the outcomes known unless, heaven forbid,…
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Opinion — Confirmed: Virginia economy lags national growth
It’s official now: Even the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission(JLARC) has documented and highlighted how poorly Virginia’s…
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Opinion — Gerrymandering won’t die an easy death
Turns out that hyperpartisan citizens are no better than hyperpartisan legislators when it comes to ending gerrymandering. Two-thirds…
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Letter – Is Wright who you want representing rural Virginia?
To the Editor: As election day 2021 draws closer, I sit here and look at the advertisement received…
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Opinion — Build back better?
President Biden’s election motto was “build back better.” To some, it sounded interesting, even though few understood what…
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Creating paths for opportunity
The United States has been called a land of opportunity, a place where all people have the chance…
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Ignoring violence in schools will hurt our children
Loudoun County is in the midst of an apparent cover-up, and two young women have been assaulted. The…
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Opinion — The ABCs of schooling
Once upon a time, families sent their children to school to learn the basics of education. We called…
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Redistricting in Virginia
The Virginia Redistricting Commission will not finish its work on the state’s legislative maps and will instead move…
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Column – Cotton candy
Remember when you were 3 or 4 years old, and you went to your first county fair? As…
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Opinion — Grant program available
It was announced last week that a new grant program designed to support equitable and sustainable local food…
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COLUMN – Visiting America’s southern border
I have often stated that the greatest responsibility of government is the safety and security of its citizens.…
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LETTER – Support fair-minded candidates
To the Editor, Vote as empowered citizens. Support our beloved veterans and military families. To serve in the…
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COLUMN – Why policing matters
When we drive a little fast and see blue lights, it is easy to question why we have…
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The need for power of attorney
By Mark McGahee A power of attorney is a legal instrument that delegates an individual’s legal authority to…
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Voting, districts and more issues
I have compiled a list of important dates pertaining to the November Elections. Early voting began Sept. 17…
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Children still need grace
They were all in their bunks after a fun but long day at the campground. The lights were…