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Commentary

Closing Virginia’s Education Gaps: Funding, Choice, and Accountability

It shouldn’t be hard for both political parties to agree that among those who suffered most from covid school shut-downs were low-income children. In the National Assessment of Educational Progress...

Last Week Proves Again Wind and Solar Cannot Take the Heat

Once again, a spell of hot weather has proven that our economy and comfort depend...

VA Elections Should Be About Virginia’s Future — Not a Referendum on President Trump

Senator Tim Kaine recently sent out a fundraising email where he quoted the Washington Post...

One is Enough: End the Front License Plate Requirement in Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia currently mandates that most passenger vehicles display two license plates—one on...

Primary Results Will Force Spanberger to Prove if She’s a Centrist

After this week’s primary results, Virginia’s more moderate center is all but dead. In two...

Roanoke Amtrak Ridership Encouraging for Bedford Stop

Having passed the six-month milestone since Amtrak ridership to and from the Roanoke Station began, state transportation officials are describing it as "impressive." Ridership...

A Positive Direction for American Jobs

On the first Friday of each month around 8:30 a.m., you can find a number of reporters, lawmakers, bureaucrats, and economists clicking refresh on...

COMMENTARY: Spilling Blood Is A Small Price to Pay

I cannot say in my Marine Corps experience that I ever shed blood for my country. However, on the night of June 27th, I...

Congress Has a Responsibility to Pursue the Truth

At first glance, you might think it’s something right out of a novel. Salacious, unverified dossiers, reports of informants that appear more like spies...

Roanoke Native / International Musician Adrian Crutchfield to Headline Dumas Legacy Concert

Internationally known saxophonist and Roanoke native Adrian Crutchfield will perform live at the 2nd Annual Dumas Legacy Concert on Saturday, June 30th at 7PM...

Doomsday or Dumas Day?

The 30th of June will be piping hot with activity in honor of the historic Dumas Hotel, an African American icon in this town...