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Line of succession
During and after session, I have been asked by many “After the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general…
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Health care – the continuing challenge
Last week, Governor Northam chose to veto a bill that would have helped many households that have been…
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Neighbors helping neighbors
May is Community Action Month and STEPS Inc. is honored to serve this wonderful community. As your community…
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Arbor Day: Do’s and don’ts of tree planting
In observance of Arbor Day celebrated April 26, we will talk about how to properly plant and care…
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A salute to business — large and small
In the next several weeks, counties and towns around Virginia will celebrate businesses in their communities. I applaud…
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Proposed landfill will destroy community
It has been 10 months since County Waste first announced its plans to develop a 1,200-acre mega-landfill in…
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Dementia diagnoses are not the end
Did you know that every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s and one in three…
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Supreme Court decision soon
For some, this column may not appear important to you. Others consider it very important. I want to…
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Game changer
Dreams do come true! With the announcement of Longwood’s Joan Perry Brock (JPB) Center a dream of several…
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Misunderstanding at tax time
By the time you read this column, you will have settled up on your tax liability to the…
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Amazon – The facts
These are the facts: Amazon agreed to hire 25,000 new employees in Virginia at a starting salary of…
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Education can be transformative
Earlier generations considered high school completion the key to success. Many viewed postsecondary education an extravagance because folks…
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Landscaping with conservation in mind
Spring is the time that many people plant their landscapes for the coming year. This year consider landscaping…
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Is it real?
In a world dominated by acting, fantasy and photo editing; the real me can be difficult to know.…
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Microsoft and other economic success stories
Just nine years ago, Microsoft expressed interest in visiting Mecklenburg County. I was returning from Lexington, Kentucky, having…
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EnergyShare expansion nets success
While frigid winter temperatures seem to be out, it won’t be long until the summer heat and humidity…
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Tobacco Commission 20 years in
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Virginia Tobacco Commission. It is appropriate to…
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Same day access for mental health services
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the redistricting case on Monday. We are confident that the…
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College community connection
Audrey Williams June, writing in the October 2018 issue of Chronicle of Higher Education, reported, “Having a mentor…
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School construction
An issue that was front and center for many of us in rural Virginia this session was school…
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Gambling fever
One of the most reported issues this session was the interest in casinos, sports betting, pull tabs games…
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Working together for wellness
I want to share with everyone about a group, filled with lifetimes of experience and education that gathered…
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Septic maintenance and repairs
Have you thought about your septic system lately? For most people, their septic system is likely “out of…
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Radical politicians and their ‘lists’
It’s difficult to imagine the demise of a free republic like the U.S. But as in any society,…
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Not understanding the legislative process
As we tried to end the session on time, there was a computer glitch that delayed wrapping up…
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Guns of war
Karl Schmidt in his recent letter “Spotting Gun Grabbers” demonstrates that he is the one and not Democratic…
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Spotting gun grabbers
What’s the difference between a gun and a car? Although both can be extremely deadly, there is no…