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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...

Nancy Dye The Right Candidate in The 21st District

Dear Editor: As a businesswoman, Senate candidate Nancy Dye understands how difficult it is to run a business in the current economic climate of over-regulation...

Nancy Dye Is The Clear Choice for Southwest Virginia

Southwest Virginia’s choice between Sen. John Edwards and Dr. Nancy Dye on Nov. 3 is crucially important. First, we are losing major employers. Keeping our...

Vicki Gardner: A Response From A Local Victim of Gun Violence

Oct. 6, 2015 My heart is breaking upon news of another mass shooting in this country. Just more than a month ago, I was a...

Pay Attention To Their Deeds . . .

In this season of political speeches, it seems that we like slow, soft-spoken, deliberate words punctuated by humor and passion. Two men, one a...

Nancy Dye: Pipeline Will Adversely Affect Small Businesses, Families, and Property Owners

Should government—or a private company for that matter—be allowed ed to enter and claim your private property without permission or consent? I believe owning private...

Recent Jobs Article Woefully Inaccurate

Dear Editor, Roanoke City has not had a major business recruitment announcement for over 15 years. The Roanoke Region has not had a major business...