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ROBERT L. MARONIC: Charlie Kirk’s P*** Poor Security at Utah Valley University in Orem

I always enjoyed listening to Charlie Kirk on a local radio station in Roanoke, Virginia, after he replaced Dennis Prager from noon to 2:00 p.m. last March. I found his...

FRED FIRST: Peregrinations of a *BoZo

I have a few bits of biological blarney to pass along before I focus later...

ANDY PITZER: No Offseason

“It’s the time of the season.” This pertains to and will make the most sense for...

BOB BROWN: “I Remember World War II”

On December 7, 1941, my sister, Edith, eight years my senior, and I were in...

FRED FIRST: Go West At Last, Old Man

Decades of frugality have come abruptly to an end. I have made the choice to...

SCOT BELLAVIA: Judging A Book By Its Insides

Probably there’s something off about my view of evangelism that compels me to make public comment each time I interact with a culturally hot...

SCOTT DREYER: Gubernatorial Candidate Glenn Youngkin Rallies in Salem (Part 1)

If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools. ...

MELINDA MYERS: Enjoy The Beauty and Science Behind Fall Color

The brilliant fall color in our landscapes is a magical transformation that happens each year.  And the science behind it is just as intriguing. Each...

MELINDA MYERS: 10 High Impact Tulips to Delight Your Neighbors

Big, bold and beautiful, these dazzling tulips are sure to brighten your gardens and neighborhood. Include a few or all ten to create a...

STUART REVERCOMB: Why All The Vaccine Judgement?

A Few Simple Statistics: - Out of 333,378,983 people in the United States (on Sept. 23 2021) an estimated 677,086* have died with Covid-19. (CDC)...

SCOTT DREYER: Charlie Nave for Delegate Fundraiser Held at SafeSide Tactical

On September 23, the Charlie Nave for House of Delegates campaign held a fundraiser at SafeSide Tactical in Roanoke. There were thirty-some attendees, including...