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SERWAN ZANGANA: John Reid Visits Roanoke City Registrar’s Office Amid Virginia Election Season

The Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, John Reid, visited the Roanoke City Registrar’s office on October 14, as part of his tour of the Roanoke Valley. Outside the building,...

BOB BROWN: LOVE YOUR BRAIN, Part TWO

This is A Brief Educational Summary of Neuroscience 101, Part Two. It is for informational...

FRED FIRST: Don’t Fail to Miss: Nasty Nature Nightmares

I’m sorry, I just had to vent. The following is not very well stated but...

BECKY MAUPIN: Time Won’t Slow Down, But You Can

Every mom I know has said it at least once, probably while changing out clothes...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is Phase Two Of Trump‘s Peace Plan In The Gaza Strip Doomed To Fail?

Phase two of Trump‘s peace plan in the Gaza Strip called for Hamas to surrender its...

IN MEMORIAM: Diane Huey D’Orazio, DVM 1957-2020. 

She lived amongst us as an angel on Earth, but she left us on May 28th, to fulfill her calling at the highest level.  This...

MELINDA MYERS: Safely Manage Insect Pests in Your Gardens

You plant and tend your garden hoping to enjoy a bountiful harvest and beautiful blooms. Despite proper planning and planting, insects can move in...

MIKE KEELER: The REAL Siracha

If you're like us, you've needed to be pretty resourceful in the kitchen lately: when does this can of beans expire?; what can we...

Why It’s Important to Establish Anniversary Traditions Early In A Marriage

Anniversary traditions are important in marriages. A wedding anniversary puts a pin on the calendar to remind you of one of the most important...

JAIME L. KUTZ: When a Staycation Is Your Only Option

The losses we’ve had to bear as a result of COVID-19 are countless. A missed vacation is, admittedly, far down on the list. That said, the...

Stuart Revercomb: Egregious Floyd Death Further Reveals False Narrative

The killing of George Loyd was a sad and senseless act, committed by an individual who was either severely untrained / educated, mentally unstable,...