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No Energy Crisis Debate? Virginians Deserved Better Before Today’s Vote

With election day now upon us, Virginia voters were short-changed this election cycle, while Democracy is literally being threatened!  Virginians were limited to one, short, poorly controlled debate for Governor,...

Letter to the Editor: A free and honest press is appreciated now, more than ever before

I wanted to let you folks know how much I enjoy reading your reporting and,...

Don’t Let Partisan Politics Redraw Virginia’s District Lines

Dirty politics? The call for a special session is a calculated political move designed to...

Destroying Democracy: Will Dems Trample on Voters’ Will?

You have to be pretty confident – no, read that “arrogant” – to tell 2.7...

Why I’m Supporting Maynard Keller for the House of Delegates

Our national debate about ethnicity, culture, and identity has turned ugly. Political corruption, including the...

Wind Projects Faltering – In Virginia Rate Payers Are On The Hook

In recent days several proposed offshore wind projects, which unlike Virginia’s are not guaranteed by captive ratepayers, are showing cracks in their pylons. Multinational developer...

We Owe America’s Veterans Our Deepest Gratitude

On November 11 of each year, Americans honor the veterans who served to keep our country free. The day was originally known as Armistice Day...

New Melrose Avenue Project Honors Sisters / Brings Hope to NW Roanoke

I want to express my deep gratitude to the City of Roanoke, Goodwill Industries of the Valley, HUD, and other community partners who are...

Questionable Decisions on Scientific Research: First COVID, Now Monkeypox

At its best, scientific research seeks to explore the universe around us, find ways to understand it better, and harness its power for the...

Join Roanoke Forward To Free Star City From One-Party Rule

Nothing changes till something changes – that is why I formed the Roanoke Forward PAC to support Dalton Baugess, Nick Hagen, Maynard Keller and...

Pitts’ Recent Article Disingenuous at Best

In response to Leonard Pitt's article on Aug 26, 2022 I find it disingenuous at best.  All citizens want a fair election process.  The...