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ROBERT L. MARONIC: Hurricane Erin Is Our Future – Part II

Unfortunately, the U.S. is not the only country experiencing climate change. It is a global phenomenon without denial, despite what President Trump or MAGA believes and propagates. In late July,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Hurricane Erin Is Our Future – Part I

I read a prescient and depressing article in the Associated Press written by Danica Coto on August 16,...

BOB BROWN: Woeful War on Common Sense

As a child, I loved to listen when my mother told stories. They tended to...

LUCKY GARVIN: CAN YOU HEAR ME?

He was out mowing the lawn, her robust eighty-year-old husband. Then, it seemed to her,...

SCOT BELLAVIA: What Are Alexa’s Pronouns?

I’ve heard it said that we've welcomed robots into our homes without hesitation because they...

The Joy of Still Livin’ in Roanoke

Whenever I run into him on the trails of Mill Mountain we chat for a few minutes. I admire his old dog. We let...

Waiting for Fireflies

It’s that time again.  Time for the fireflies to arrive.  Every year I find myself anxiously anticipating the first sighting and last week ---...

Why is Complaining a Sin?

I hate spinach sandwiches," says Todd, 7. Although I admit the thought of a spinach sandwich is revolting, Todd, I'm afraid you misunderstood my question....

Honoring the Bedford Boys

Across a vast ocean, 11 boys from Bedford, Virginia are buried overlooking the windswept beaches of Normandy.  Bedford lost 19 during the D-Day...

General Assembly Continues to Help Crooks Steal Your Identity

The Virginia General Assembly passed a law in 2007 requiring that certain public records be posted online, even those containing your Social Security number,...

Commentary: School Board Apologizes

This past school year has been a challenging one for all employees of the Roanoke City Public School system (“RCPS”).  On top of...
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