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SERWAN ZANGANA: Is There Any Hope For Roanoke City Council?
Roanoke City Council members returned to their old political game in the Municipal building. Perhaps, the pain from the hit which was the first Republican Council member since 2000,...
SCOT BELLAVIA: Told Ya So
“I hate to be the one to tell you ‘I told you so,’ but...”“No, you...
MELINDA MYERS: Be A Weather Watching Gardener
Each gardening season seems to offer new growing challenges. Our gardens are exposed to more...
BOB BROWN: Suspension of Critical Judgment
The Sheriff of a nearby county, before DNA identification was available, urgently requested the assistance...
SCOTT DREYER: A Trump Supporter Explains Her Reasonings
Below are comments from a friend who wishes to remain anonymous, for employment reasons, on...
No Marriage Can Survive Without This Essential Ingredient
Just recently, as a family project, we bought a boat. Yes, I know the old saying, “the two happiest days in a boat owner’s...
When I Changed Sides In Politics
Political debate has never appealed to me. I dislike conflict and hesitate to engage in discussions where opinions are at odds. I would not...
Promoting Responsible Government
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orking to reduce government waste is a significant undertaking and one to which I remain firmly dedicated even in a Congress where excessive...
Does History Move Too Fast To Comprehend?
When I first read We Can Have Pease in the Holy Land it was hot off the press. Jimmy Carter laid out a six-part...
Six Ways to Raise a Good Kid
It's possible to raise a good kid without calling in outside expertse or pushing pills. Raising a child well can actually be a...
Short Roads Left for Burcham and Willis
Much has happened since my last column, so here goes. Through the years, I have been an outspoken critic of Roanoke City Manager Darlene...