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ROBERT L. MARONIC: Israel’s Second Sum Of All Fears

I first heard about a dirty bomb in early September 1993 when an IBM coworker, who had majored in computer science and physics at N.C. State in Raleigh told...

BOB BROWN: What Happened to Happiness?

We can quibble about the origin, even the definition or meaning of “happiness,” but I’m...

FRED FIRST: Homeward Bound

It would happen: the trip back to Floyd. And then it wouldn’t. And then it...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) Needs To Be Censured

Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), who appears to be a self-important crackpot, tried hysterically (without officially...

LUCKY GARVIN: Tommy

I watched a little boy say, `Goodbye' the other day. The `little boy', Tommy, is...

DEVOTONAL: What Does The Bible Say About Pride?

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. --Proverbs 16:18 (ESV) This famed verse famous has been shortened into the ageless expression, "Pride...

RANDY HUFF: Little League Lessons for Life

Baseball in western Kansas was better than anyone knew. The Little League had eight teams and each team had plenty of players – it...

MELIMDA MYERS: Grow Vertically for Added Beauty / Productivity

Expand your planting space, grow a living screen, or add vertical interest to your garden beds. Train vines up a decorative support, onto a...

MORGAN GRIFFITH: Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a time for celebrations across the Ninth District, only a few of which are mentioned here. For many Americans, Memorial Day means...

SERWAN ZANGANA: Marijuana: A Silent Destroyer of Virginia Communities

The outcome of legalizing marijuana by Virginia lawmakers can be observed negatively in Roanoke City. Apparently, the legislature has defined this matter from their...

MIKE KEELER: A Genius in 236 Words

OK aspiring writers, this one’s easy. Maybe too easy. Your assignment today is to write a story of only about 1500 words. But there’s a catch:...