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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...

Letter: Time for Change

Dear Editor, Democrat Nancy Horn has done a poor job as Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue. Her office is consistent with it's voicemail...

Letter: Your Record Counts

Dear Editor Brandon Bell ran for the senate as a conservative and won. As one of Brandon's largest supporters, I watched him go to...

Letter – Countryside Property Owners Smell a Fox in the Hen House

We can't believe that the city is preparing to house 400 CHICKENS in our Northwest neighborhood. In addition there will be rows of...

Letter – In Response to Marrano Tea Party Commentary

Dear Editor: In response to 8/12/11 Commentary regarding Tea Party objections to our community being tied to ICLEI, consider these facts: Local government, residents,...

Letter – Childish Squabbles in Washington

The times call for statesmen, but we are at the mercy of political juveniles masquerading as statesman.  The recent squabble in e Washington...

Letter – An Angel In Your Midst

Recently my wife and I spent some time at Peaks of Otter celebrating our 54th. Anniversary. On a side trip to see the...