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Commentary

Why Tax Exemptions for Harvard and Confederate Groups Should Stand

Every taxpayer dollar sent to any university or private entity should be closely scrutinized. In the case of the billions sent to Harvard University and other elite schools, the...

The High Cost of Uncertainty for Virginia’s Workers and Businesses

Asked nearly 40 years ago what he needed most, less regulation or lower taxes, a...

Virginia Clean Energy Laws Blamed for Dominion Price Hike, Not Data Boom

The pending price increase for electricity from Dominion Energy Virginia is higher than the 14%...

Trump’s Double Whammy to Virginia’s Economy

No one can say we weren’t warned. During his debate with then Vice President Kamala Harris,...

Virginia is Ready to Take Full Control of Education

Last night, as promised repeatedly during the campaign, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing Education Secretary Linda...

Rescue Mission Expansion Proposal Impacts Neighborhood

No one disputes the need to house the homeless, especially for those who are victims of years of economic hardships, loss of employment...

The Founders and Thanksgiving

When principles - like the one in Somerville, Massachusetts - are trying to ban holidays like Columbus Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving from being...

In Response to “Having Fun”

Dear Editor, Mr. Hollingworth's lament about the "circus" of politics,(Politics- Are We Having Fun Yet?)  I'm sure, was received in agreement by most of...

Commentary: Election Tampering and Fraud in Botetourt County

My name is Don Assaid and I am a two term Conservative Republican on the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors representing the Valley...

Letter: Carla Bream for Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue

Dear Editor Please support Carla Bream for Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue.  Over several years I have come to know Carla as a...

Letter: Bell No Conservative

Dear Editor, I strongly supported Brandon Bell the last time he ran as a challenger for the Senate, but was disappointed when his record...