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Understanding small business and inflation
Last week, I wrote regarding the dilemma created in the business world driven by COVID, the fear of…
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Opinion — Repeal the grocery tax
Glenn Youngkin has made ending the tax on groceries a major pillar of his campaign, and for good…
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Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Take a look at your surroundings. Are you inside your home, office or classroom? Are you at a…
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COLUMN – Repeal the grocery tax
Glenn Youngkin has made ending the tax on groceries a major pillar of his campaign, and for good…
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Opinion — New services available
You can vote early at your local registrar’s office beginning 45 days before Election Day and ending the…
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Off to La La Land
For those who aren’t convinced that national journalism has problems understanding the difference between fact and fiction, I…
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COLUMN – Discrediting our founding documents and remaking history
The fact that National Archives has just issued warnings that our founding documents are racist as well as…
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Challenges of the law
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order allowing a controversial Texas abortion law to go into…
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Opinion — Misdirection to distraction
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order allowing a controversial Texas abortion law to go into…
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Opinion — Prayers needed
The challenges upon us are numerous. We must pray like never before. Rarely have we seen so many…
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COLUMN – Nero fiddled while Rome burned
I have no animosity towards President Biden; I wish him well. We disagree on most public policy issues,…
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Opinion – Lockdowns not an option
The first results from Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in two years have been released, and they are…
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Opinion – Longwood optimistic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Longwood University altered how students navigate their classes in a short amount of…
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Opinion – I hope your fried rice was cold
My boyfriend and I were having dinner at our favorite Korean restaurant in Charlottesville the other weekend when…
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Letter — Just get the vaccine
To the Editor: Delegate (Matt) Fariss is living up to his true Republican selfishness. Who takes care of…
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Tell the whole story of the Confederate statue
To the Editor: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change…
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Time to end one-party rule
President Biden gave yet another disastrous press conference on Friday, showing yet again how far out of touch…
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Column – Stanley has turned out to be a terrific hire
Typically, personnel evaluations are done on an annual basis, but after 10 months I have seen enough. Doug…
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Opinion — Expanded Court of Appeals will serve Virginia well
The administration of justice is a key principle in a democracy. The rule of law and the fair…
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Citizens should make own decisions on vaccinations
On Monday, Aug. 9, the General Assembly approved a compromise bill to spend about $3.5 billion in federal…
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Opinion — Finding America on the Crescent
A fellow community newspaper editor and Amtrak enthusiast once told me if you want to see what America…
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Opinion — Hello, here’s a recipe for mint tea
Hello, Farmville and environs! I just moved here and I’d shake your collective hands, but I’m too busy…
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Column – Get the shot or drink alone
In order to protect their employees and keep their doors open, businesses across the country are beginning to…
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Opinion — Is Virginia really No. 1 for business?
It was great news that, according to CNBC, Virginia is the number one state in the nation to…
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Opinion – Republicans need to stop rooting against the state
One would think that Virginia winning its second consecutive honor as the top state in the nation for…
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We need bold action on infrastructure, climate change
By Karen McElfish Virginia Mercury This past year has challenged Virginia in unforeseeable ways. Our faith communities have…
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New law causes energy bills to increase
Democrats have been doing their dead level best to make electricity more expensive for Virginians. In 2020, they…